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DiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… whose tenure the Fund has reached a record annual value and provided annualized investment returns that exceed our … who brings a wealth of experience to the position and has proven her skill and knowledge over her years as our Deputy CIO. I have great …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundOpinion 92-12
… such as volunteer work. General Municipal Law, §207-a(1) requires a city (other than New York City), town, village … during such disability. General Municipal Law, §207-a(2) requires payment of the full amount of regular salary or … disability pension. In that case, however, section 207-a(2) requires the municipality or fire district which employs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12DiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… funds. “Jael Watts allegedly devised a fraud scheme to cheat New York State out of money meant to aid residents in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… with checks that were sent through the parcel service’s logistics system. Rodriguez was arraigned in San Diego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksDiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… including lodging and car rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an … to Vegas, Weigel also allegedly used GOTR funds to see a show, attend a performance at the Sphere, and eat at several … Judge Robert Woodrow. She is due back in court on May 7, 2026. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000Opinion 93-16
… employees during regularly assigned work periods) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Regularly Assigned Work Periods" … consistent or periodical rule or practice" (Black's Law Dictionary, 4th Ed. Rev; see also 76 C.J.S. 609-610). Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16DiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the library’s treasurer $6,900 and allowed the president to alter … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsVillage of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… 2012. Background The Village of Richmondville is located in Schoharie County. The Village has 918 residents; its … had the wrong amounts withheld for health insurance. In addition, 447 checks totaling approximately $325,000 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and New York City Department of Investigation (NYC DOI) Commissioner Mark … for public services and capital improvements in New York City, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison. A … in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City Council, and federal earmark grants. On October 22, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… roadmap for reform to impose meaningful limits on debt and ban backdoor borrowing. This proposal can serve as the basis … the Executive Budget in the coming weeks.” Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State … open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted collections … accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded collections accurately and deposited … whether the Town of Exeter Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk recorded deposited and remitted collections accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Opinion 2005-9
… discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (training requirement for board … LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected member of a component school district of the central high school district must take the training required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9Germantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … water outlets that would have required it. The District’s test results identifying 12 of 35 (34 percent) sampled water … 2 As of December 22, 2022, schools are now required to test for lead in the water every three years beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3DiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter Bradstreet. Riley also admitted taking tax penalty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart tried to game the system and used her position of trust to steal tens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former … Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to … seven years, Ms. Pierce allegedly falsified records to make it look like she worked more hours than she actually did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, … to those who would blur the line between their public duty and personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementVillage of Addison – Payroll (2024M-12)
… was arrested in 2023 and charged with misappropriating funds and making unauthorized payments totaling more than $1.1 million in Village funds over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-payroll-2024m-12DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and audit found she allegedly stole more than … in November 2015 after the Comptroller's audit and investigation began. The Comptroller found she pocketed more … rents and building permit payments. The Comptroller's investigation was conducted in partnership with the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart took advantage of her position and the public's trust by diverting public … work in helping us hold Ms. Hart accountable." Hart, 61, of Mayfield, was charged with two counts of grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theft