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DiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and … law abiding taxpayers end up paying the price,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez. “I would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksOpinion 89-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased … Concerning the disposition of an unclaimed paycheck of a deceased county employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow, 59, and Mary Nash, 58, for … retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents are charged with Grand Larceny in the Third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New Yorkers convicted of … allowing them to evade the provisions of “Leandra’s Law” that require them to install Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) … The New York City Department of Probation NYC Probation failed to properly supervise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney Beth Drake announced that former … a violation of Title 18, United States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one … York State & Local Retirement System with fake documents and other schemes has ended in his guilty plea and an order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of September 2025, of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation as of September 2025 of the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followState Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
… View state audits issued in the last 60 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… alcohol-related offenses are not always being reported for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for tampering with the court-ordered ignition interlock … Act, also known as “Leandra’s Law,” individuals convicted for certain alcohol-related offenses occurring on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Law provides for public access to government records. The statute, generally referred to as FOIL, applies to any State … is consistent with the provisions set forth in the FOIL statute. However, we found CDTA does not have formal internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… Purpose To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental … information received under the Pesticide Reporting Law for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015, and … To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… "After more than two decades of pressing ExxonMobil on climate change, this year dozens of institutional members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility are adding momentum to the … emissions tied to lower demand for fossil fuels when it rates companies in high risk areas like the energy industry. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted … (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered … To determine whether the Office of Mental Health OMH is effectively monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing … of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to … OMH, its five regional field offices, and local mental health authorities around the state jointly administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawOpinion 91-33
… moneys which are received by the county treasurer after being paid into court. Specifically, you asked the … and finance on a monthly basis not later than ten days after the last day of each month. This sentence, by its … to "deliver them to the county treasurer within two days after he" received them (CPLR §2601[b]). Now, the requirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-332024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
… 2024 Year In Review FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP … of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-reviewDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… ensure school districts are following state requirements for school safety planning, including whether those plans are … Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. For instance, many of the school districts the auditors … school shootings across the country show the urgent need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to government records. … page for an alternative means to request such records. What Happens After Your FOIL Request Is Received Within five … you request, their format, their availability, the time it takes to assemble the documents, the time it takes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… between the Assembly and the Senate, with input from my office," DiNapoli said. "My sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden … careful deliberation in the development of this proposal. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the … a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to New York State General … officials and employees are familiar with and follow the requirements of New York State General Municipal Law Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148