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Opinion 99-4
… of course, have no authority to enact local laws (see NY Const, art. IX, §3[d][2]; Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[8]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4NY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… spending (6.5%) was higher than its share of the nation’s population (5.9%) and below the state’s share of total taxes … the Federal Budget, Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Interactive Map with Balance of Payments Breakdown in the United States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli, Sanders and Anderson Take Action to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities and Spur Economic Development
… 1 Bronx, District 11 116 th St., District 3 Lower East Side, District 6 East Tremont, District 7 Sunset Park, Brooklyn/Kings) … Bank / NY Community Bank Westbury (Brentwood, Corona Heights, Wyandanch) $105,000,000 Sidney Federal Credit Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-sanders-and-anderson-take-action-expand-lending-underserved-communities-and-spur-economicState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Year 2017-18 reached $79.3 billion, $4.9 billion, or 6.6 percent above the previous year, according to the state cash report released today by State Comptroller … year totaled $51.5 billion, a gain of $3.9 billion or 8.3 percent from 2016-17. Within that category, estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… guilty plea illustrates the duplicity he presented to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… stolen funds to pay for home renovations, including a new roof and the installation of a well. Countryman, who served in her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… records. “This individual brazenly ripped off more than $100,000 from her community and nearly got away with it,” said … residents, was officially dissolved in June 2013. DiNapoli’s audit and investigation revealed that over a period of five … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/altmar.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… budget post-9/11 security program, according to a progress report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … MTA’s own resources." When DiNapoli released his progress report in April 2012, the MTA had planned to wrap up phase 1 … in stations and tunnels, which are linked to a central command center. If completed by late 2017, the electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… statement today in advance of Amazon’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time. … have urged shareholders to support a resolution calling on Amazon to conduct an independent racial equity audit of … Mr. Bezos and Amazon should be championing action on these issues and taking every opportunity to root out any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… to resolve through internal processes, arbitration or litigation; the aggregate dollar amount associated with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… maintain operations, the board adopted budgets that relied on fund balance to fund recurring expenditures. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… in renewable assets including onshore and offshore wind and solar, as well as climate infrastructure assets that … investments in renewable power assets such as solar and wind. Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
Lisa Stone was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6800 in fire district funds after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller DiNapoli revealed that she paid herself an illegal second salary
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… other things, social outings with friends and pull-tab games at the American Legion Hall in Oneida. The charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. … of three to four years, he used Department credit cards for his personal use and took cash from Department … The Treasurer did not present any claims to the Board for its review and approval. The Treasurer did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… Financial relief has been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor … Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller … report details OTDA’s struggles in providing information to eligible individuals, processing applications, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the state an opportunity to accelerate universal deployment of the … that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th Council District, but was unsuccessful in the Democratic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoOpinion 96-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- State Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … Whether approval of the State Comptroller is required prior to the purchase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for allegedly aiding in and concealing the … and Katherine Katie Pais Hoffmans mother and former WCHA consultant for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrested