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Oversight of Dam Safety
… public safety, but they can also cause millions of dollars in damage and can result in the impairment of many other infrastructure systems, such … not properly filtered and soil particles form sink holes in the dam). When a dam fails, resources must be devoted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetySign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… fundraisers. “This case is a warning to officials who would blur the line between public duty and private … Directors: Require the VFD treasurer to properly reconcile bank statements with department records and report bank … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… District 30. The audits will be conducted in response to multiple requests his office received related to approval … criticism in the community,” said DiNapoli. “Several local elected officials, including State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, … government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded guilty … Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for working with my staff to bring … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Firemans Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New York’s … equaled more than one-third of the county’s population. Fishing is the most popular, with two-thirds of New York participants fishing exclusively, followed by 28 percent who fish and hunt … Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New Yorks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer … pension funds is 7.75 percent. The audited value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund as of March 31, 2015 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… In addition, an unannounced floor check at the Tarrytown Station found a conductor not at his station when a passenger train came through. DiNapoli recommended that Metro-North: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… Gingerbread Learning Center in Staten Island. They must pay back $625,000 in restitution and $175,000 in asset … a Mercedes Benz and a Porsche, get gifts for relatives, pay a life insurance premium and purchase other luxuries. They perpetrated their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Systems, CalPERS and other U.S. and European investors. A full list of this year’s co-filers is available here . About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… in FY 2025, and less than $100 million total during FY 2026 and 2027. The Savings Program reduced the city-funded … by $436 million in FY 2025 and by $59 million in FY 2026. However, based on recent trends, the city could save … continue, savings for the city could be $2.4 billion in FY 2026 and $2.15 million in FY 2027. Other gap-closing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… County Court Judge Peter A. Lynch, Cook was sentenced to parole with a deferred sentence of three to six years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State … system and its members.” “Elona Roberts abused a system that is meant for dedicated public servants who spend long … people of their communities,” Doorley said. “I am pleased that the defendant is taking responsibility for this major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… Authority’s New York City Transit (Transit) needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety … 30 projects were delayed because no one was available to do the work from Transit’s pool of Small Business Mentoring … Authoritys New York City Transit Transit needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court to the charge of Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of … rigorous benchmarking or metrics, or evaluation against best practices, the report relies on testimonial evidence – … can be improved to make us better prepared? How can we best protect the most vulnerable among us? The Olson report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… Jail without bail. Two corporations, Unique Class Limo, Inc., and SNR Limo, Inc., were arraigned on charges of Grand … to have occurred through fraudulent claims submitted by two Medicaid transportation companies owned by those … Office of the Medicaid Inspector General and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center. Based upon information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, pleaded … New York. “Instead of safeguarding fire department funds, William Storrs abused his position as treasurer and chief to … State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced that William Storrs a former fire chief and treasurer pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System Tiers 2 3 4 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… and we look forward to prosecuting these allegations in a court of law. I want to thank the New York State … in the first degree. She was arraigned in Irondequoit Town Court before Judge Jennifer Whitman-Devoe. She is scheduled … to return to court on June 18. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… clothes, washing up, and traveling to and from the project site. An unannounced visit to the Tarrytown Station found one … clothes, washing up, and traveling to and from the project site. Monitor conductors to make sure that they are on site and working at their assigned posts to better ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0