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Opinion 91-53
… members who do not have such additional assignments. The salary fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in … may be paid an additional salary to act as "project coordinator" of the town's re-evaluation project. Town Law, … would also hold a separate town position as "project coordinator", we again suggest you contact the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Impact of the Pandemic on New York City’s Municipal Workforce, January 2022
The City government, like other public employers, was quickly confronted with a number of challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, including a decline in anticipated resources and a substantial change in the demand for certain municipal services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2022.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met Council. Joe Ross is expected to be sentenced on March 9, 2015, to 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Robert J. Schusteritsch, 71, of Florida, with the crimes of … announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Robert J Schusteritsch with the crimes of Grand Larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… father’s passing in March 2010 from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, and continued to collect … due to Kanas’ concealment from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System of her father’s death, she … Kanas was arrested on a warrant by the city of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Bureau, under the supervision of Supervising Investigator Michael Leahy and Deputy Chief Investigator John McManus. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that former New York City Council … . "Thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Letitia James and the New York City Department of Investigations, his … and he is being held accountable. I thank Attorney General James and Commissioner Margaret Garnett for their continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and … Woolard with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General. “We will continue … District Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… OIG), Eastern Region, announced today that Syracuse City School District teachers Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray must … that they submitted false timecards in connection with the school district’s Twilight Program. "These individuals … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Syracuse City School District teachers Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County officials have not established a county-wide data classification schematic or a formal written procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… will position the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy,” DiNapoli said. … The Fund committed $1 billion to funds tracking the MSCI World ex-USA Climate Change Index, which is designed to … 2022, the Fund committed $300 million to the Carval Clean Energy Fund II, a credit fund focusing on opportunities in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… and homeowner assistance, and small business recovery. “My office is committed to full transparency in government … investments in programs to assist New Yorkers in need. My office will follow the money to ensure federal funds are … We are thankful that the Comptroller has built this site for us to see if funds are being distributed. We are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… This is a victory for the people — one that has been in the works for decades. The PCFP will strengthen democracy, … running for state office the opportunity to participate in a voluntary public campaign financing system, which … according to the Brennan Center for Justice. Many of the winners that year who received public financing raised as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14)
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14.pdfReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… announced today the conviction and sentencing of Robert J. Schusteritsch, 71, a resident of the state of … T Schneiderman announced the conviction and sentencing of Robert J Schusteritsch for the crimes of Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… funds, they will face consequences, including time in jail,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Through a … Wormuth to 10 months of incarceration in the county jail with said term to run concurrent with a term of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… co-authored an op-ed in the New York Daily News on how new federal policy changes to lending undermines college access … on projections from EY-Parthenon’s statewide analysis of federal loan caps. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” of July … 2025 (OBBBA) represents the most significant overhaul of federal student lending since the 2008 Higher Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… independently verifies applicants' education credentials, exam results and out-of-state licenses to ensure they meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… DiNapoli said. “According to federal authorities, one in six Americans contracts a foodborne illness every year … 96,761 establishments. These inspections resulted in more than 1.2 million violations of the sanitary code, … by the departments. Of those, 717 (73 percent) resulted in no enforcement action, and for 590 of the 717 (82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safety