Fighting Public Corruption Is a Top Priority
State Comptroller DiNapoli speaks at a press event regarding the former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County, with Major Samuel Spezio of the New York State Police (left) and District Attorney Brooks Baker (right).
A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve 3 to 9 years in State prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the Government, State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, and the New York State Police announced on Thursday.
Ursula Stone pled guilty on May 29, 2024, admitting that she abused her position to steal more than $1 million over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her State pension as a result of her public corruption conviction will be the first pension forfeiture in New York State.
“Public service is a privilege and a duty. Those who abuse their positions and betray their communities undermine the integrity of government and risk losing their right to a public pension,” DiNapoli said. “For nearly two decades, Ursula Stone took advantage of her position and the trust of Addison residents to shamelessly steal over a million dollars. Thanks to the work of my office, District Attorney Baker and the State Police, her crimes were uncovered, and she has been brought to justice. This case should send a clear message that those who dishonor their public office will face serious consequences.”
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Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.83 billion in the second calendar quarter (April-June) of 2024, an increase of 2.2%, or $127 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released by State Comptroller DiNapoli. While this growth was largely driven by New York City, all other regions of the State also saw increases.
Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
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State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
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New York City’s contract spending (excluding capital projects) has grown significantly in recent years, rising to $24.3 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023, an increase of nearly $7 billion from FY 2019, representing an outsized share (41%) of total citywide operating spending growth in this period, according to a report released by State Comptroller DiNapoli.
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