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DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy

Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine households (11.3% or 875,000 families) unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources, according to a follow-up analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A report released last year found one-in-10 New York households (800,000 families) experienced food insecurity in 2019 through 2021.

Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic

Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine households (11.3% or 875,000 families) unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources. Nationally, food insecurity increased for the first time in over a decade to 11.2% during 2020 through 2022. With the end of the pandemic, many of the enhancements to federal safety net programs also ended. Additional federal and state efforts are needed to address food insecurity.

DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father

A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced.

“Deanna Hansen allegedly exploited the death of her father and tried to cheat the New York State and Local Retirement System for her own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, she will answer for her crime.”

DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation.

“Ms. LaBarr’s conviction should serve as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the Pension Fund from fraud and I thank Broome County District Attorney Battisti for partnering with us to ensure she was brought to justice.”

DiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud

A former director of finance and administration at New York University paid full restitution of $663,209 after pleading guilty to grand larceny for orchestrating a $3.5 million, 6-year fraud relating to two NYU programs, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced today.

DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS

Renewable energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) found permit applications were often delayed due to missing or insufficient documentation.

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced the Fund’s adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles (Policy). As part of the Fund’s investment due diligence of new investments within its $38 billion private equity asset class, the new Policy will require an evaluation of relevant workforce management policies and practices.

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget

“After a lengthy process, the state budget includes increased spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, mental health and education. While year-over-year spending growth appears to be significant, reserves are to be maintained at 15% of spending, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. Adequate reserve levels are critical, as out year budget gaps and an uncertain economy create future fiscal pressure.

DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced that Bruce Karam, the former long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources improperly diverted, serve five years’ probation and perform 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his pension earnings from the date of his crime until his termination.

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