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DiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The award is given annually to state government professionals who exemplify and promote … in government financial management. “It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award from the Association of … it is the responsibility of state financial officials to ensure that state and local governments use taxpayer money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardOpinion 92-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge … Whether a surcharge is to be considered paid in whole or in part when a court or administrative tribunal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 89-38
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (authority of a school … of a retiree) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§90, 113, 470: A school district … who elect the so-called "zero option" under the Retirement and Social Security Law. The insurance purchased by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38DiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… hosted a breakfast during the New York State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus weekend on Feb. 15 at the … the chair of the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators and serves New York's 55th District. … hosted a breakfast during the New York State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus weekend on Feb 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceVillage of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
Determine whether the Village of Head of the Harbor (Village) Justices provided adequate oversight to ensure receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/head-of-the-harbor-justice-court-2020-110.pdfDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution after admitting Friday to … http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/riverside.pdf DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight … Former Riverside clerktreasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… Lake Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Treasurer Timothy J. Brown pleaded guilty to grand larceny and agreed to repay the … and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County … five years probation along with the $30,000 restitution. Brown also admitted pocketing $3,500 one summer from chicken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
To determine whether the New York City Department of Probation provided proper oversight of persons convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead … Since 2011, Sheingold was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to … million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to public service make him an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerOpinion 89-2
… the supervision of a physician or, in the case of a dental clinic or dental dispensary, of a dentist, for the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of human …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… an investigation by the Comptroller, New York State Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. … investigation of retirement frauds has led to 24 arrests and the recovery of nearly $3 million in retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesTioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
Determine whether Tioga County (County) Department of Social Services (Department) officials adequately monitored performance measured contracts with community-based agencies (agencies).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/tioga-county-2023-162.pdfVillage of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
Determine whether the Justices provided adequate oversight to ensure receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/port-jefferson-2020-56.pdfTown of Fort Covington - Justice Court Operations (2018M-234)
Determine whether the Town Justices collected, recorded and reported all fines, fees and bail accurately and made bank deposits timely and intact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/fort-covington-jc.pdfNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… bargaining rights. The proposals were filed with Walmart Inc., CVS Pharmacy Inc., Netflix Inc., DoorDash Inc. … and we expect portfolio companies to act accordingly.” For Walmart and CVS , the proposals urge each company’s board of … (NLRB) has received approximately 250 complaints filed by Walmart employees alleging the company used disciplinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesOpinion 94-11
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … September 12, 1994 Raymond F. Concannon, Esq., Attorney at Law North Merrick Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11DiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… The former Town of Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his … James, and the New York State Police announced today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official … of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again. “William Tarby scammed town residents by abusing his position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would … of the more than $67 billion in state and local tax deductions reported by New Yorkers on their federal … for New Yorkers if these changes are made to the federal tax code," DiNapoli said. "There is a distinct possibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersSUNY Bulletin No. SU-253
… provides for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-253-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, Porcari misappropriated funds from the city of Mount … of Investigation Division Chief Oliver Pu-Folkes. Trial presentation assistance was provided by IT Specialist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-government