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DiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… felon who has had to pay back the money he stole. My office will continue to partner with law enforcement to … funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the tenant met the criteria, the payments would be made … received ERAP funds that they were not entitled to. Based on the complaint, a joint investigation was launched by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftDiNapoli: 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-checksDiNapoli: Staten Island Woman Pays Full Restitution of Over $247K after Cheating Brother-in-Law Out of Sister's NYS Pension Death Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon today announced the arrest and sentencing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-staten-island-woman-pays-full-restitution-over-247k-after-cheating-brother-law-out-sistersOpinion 89-9
… to receive the property under that section. March 29, 1989 Francis Finnick, County Treasurer County of Ontario …
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. … $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents are charged with Grand Larceny … “We uncovered their unlawful behavior and worked with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino to …
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 … by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC Probation. This audit examined those under the supervision of NYC Probation. Under the Child Passenger Protection Act, also …
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
… with the U.S. Attorney's Offices in New York and South Carolina, Mr. Grossmann is facing justice today." … Southern District of New York. The case was transferred to South Carolina to accommodate the defendant’s health and …
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 report, Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Report 2022-S-43 ). About the Program In August 1999, … 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-followComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to D.A. Kindlon and Superintendent James for their … funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the tenant met the criteria, the payments would be made … received ERAP funds that they were not entitled to. Based on the complaint, a joint investigation was launched by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s audit examined compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, … said DiNapoli. “Local officials should follow through with law enforcement and report potential violations so that … Child Passenger Protection Act, also known as “Leandra’s Law,” individuals convicted for certain alcohol-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom … of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL. The audit … January 23, 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… electronic data and the converted paper and media data to two validation steps, which are designed to identify errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawOversight of Kendra’s Law
… 33 significant events – during the 19-month period between October 2019 and May 2021. However, these events were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawState Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… of 41 sampled) took longer, including five that took over two years. Auditors looked at 46 AOT cases and found most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF), and the Church of England investment fund, have again asked … global efforts to mitigate climate change. The CRF and the Church of England filed a similar proposal for consideration … to the Paris Agreement 2 degree scenario." The CRF and the Church of England are currently engaged in ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskOpinion 91-33
… govern ( Ten Hoeve v Board of Education of Dundee Central School Dist , 97 AD2d 678, 469 NYS2d 174, revd on other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-332024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
… STEWARDSHIP TRANSPARENCY Download PDF Watch Video …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-review2025 Year in Review
… A look back at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025. 2025 Year In Review Download PDF Watch Video … A look back at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2025-year-in-reviewFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… request to our Records Access Officer. Email: FOIL@osc.ny.gov Mail: Records Access Office Communications, 15th floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Fax: 518-473-8940 In Person: … Written requests may be submitted in person at OSC’s main office at 110 State Street in Albany, New York, between …
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