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DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… social isolation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is using facial recognition technology to deter identity … technological advances come with profound ethical, legal and societal questions that have to be addressed. If … serious vulnerabilities. For example, when we asked what happens to the data created and collected by the AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… New York $11.5 million with Complete Book and Media Supply LLC for online books, media and publication subscriptions. … Department of Health $4.3 million with GlaxoSmithKline LLC for pediatric vaccines. $1.2 million with Public … Oswego, Otsego and St. Lawrence counties. $9.3 million to 26 localities for revenue collected related to licensing fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and official … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27000 which she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary … and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being prosecuted by Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts. "This fire official bet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Clean drinking water is a precious resource that we should never take for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… charging Linda Miller 57 a resident of Englewood NJ with grand larceny in the second degree a class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… filing in the first degree, a Class E felony, in Albany County Court. He will repay the state $110,044 at his … on Oct. 31, and is expected to receive 30 days in jail, five years probation, and up to 100 hours of community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its … not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included … Update the procurement policy to address the procurement of professional services and ensure competition is obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… approximately $8,500 in fire company funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli’s office worked with the New York State Police and Steuben County District Attorney Brooks … "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing offenders like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public … The former treasurer of the Le Roy FD and the Firemens Benevolent Assoc of the Vill of Le Roy stole nearly $50000 in public funds by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… Garnett announced the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw … justice and has been held accountable for her actions." “Anna Mendez misused thousands of dollars intended to aid our … Nonprofit executive Anna Mendez was sentenced for the misuse of nonprofit funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… and delays encountered by the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms that were engaged to perform the audit. OSC audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up) (2021-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (2019-S-21).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f21.pdfBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… in the Third Degree before Justice Danny Chun in Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term. As part of his plea … will stand and he will be sentenced to one year of jail. Galker is due back in court on November 1. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: 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 … be held accountable.” Tappe, 59, used her position as the director of finance and administration for NYU’s Metropolitan … A former director of finance and administration at New York University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… economic development projects, where a private business, nonprofit organization or other entity owns the asset for which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 43, of Constable, was charged with grand larceny in the third … services including highway safety, not to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-fees