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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… such as this where inadequate financial controls result in public money being stolen or unaccounted for. We will … next court date is November 17. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… visited the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove on September 9 to present a two-volume … of Kristallnacht (“The Night of the Broken Glass”) to the Center’s library. The book, titled “Pogrom Night 1938,” was … Markowitz, chairman of the Board of Directors for the Center, as well as staff, volunteers and Holocaust survivors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-centerChenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… School District’s (District) progress, as of November 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Central School Districts District progress as of November 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… will have the opportunity to confirm that they would like ongoing assurance from ExxonMobil that the company is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… that she abused her position to steal more than $1 million over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her state … and the trust of Addison residents to shamelessly steal over a million dollars. Thanks to the work of my office, … is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 7 by Judge Chauncey Watches of Steuben County Court and her pension forfeiture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 90-32
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … referendum, may not exceed $100,000 (see 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-58, p 117; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-192, p 244; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-87, p 88; 1976 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… shifting. Shedding light on these changes can help riders, toll payers, elected officials, and other MTA stakeholders … of commuting and economic activity, specifically fare and toll revenues and dedicated taxes and fees. Fare and Toll … on taxis and for-hire rides. They also indirectly pay the Petroleum Business Tax (4% of total taxes in 2024), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsOpinion 92-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The chief of police of a city, who is the permanent full-time head of … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city who is the permanent fulltime head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 92-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … purchaser of bonds and notes issued by the town. You state that the individual in question owns less than five … to the election or appointment of a municipal officer or employee. Section 802(1)(h), however, does not provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a … we enjoy every day, but too often suppliers produce it in ways that destroy rainforests and promote climate change. By … sustainablysourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest destruction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… independent public benefit corporation established in 1974 for the benefit of the City of Poughkeepsie (City) and its … by the City’s Common Council. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving prospective project applications … We could not determine the implementation status for one recommendation because IDA officials have not entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… not: Maintain detailed records of prospective projects and intake actions, resulting in a lack of assurance that the … Recommendations Document and retain application inquiry, intake, and approval decisions regardless of applicant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, … IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not keep pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an … the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, cumulative job gains equaled 222,645 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and … to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the State Police, and … arraigned before Judge Anthony Neddo at the Watertown City Court Centralized Arraignment Part. Pais was charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year and to disenroll individuals who no longer qualified … 2020, enrollees in New York Medicaid – as well as in the Child Health Plus and Essential Plan public health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… maintaining the quality of service. The audit covered DOE’s procurement of the contracts as well as its efforts to … the Program The New York City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves … 1,300 buildings (some buildings house multiple schools). DOE’s Division of School Facilities (DSF) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… of wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the EDTN on January 27, 2022. She has agreed to pay $56,352 in restitution to NYSLRS. Sentencing is set for July 14, 2022, in United States District Court for the EDTN at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New … for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, sports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… and paratransit services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The statute, generally referred to as FOIL, applies … when the request will be granted or denied. Maintain a log of all FOIL requests and related communications with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirements