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State Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… that lead to stable, high-demand careers in teaching, healthcare, and social work. These are the professions that … off, the loss is not only fewer degrees, but a weakened talent pipeline that undermines regional economies, cultural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Rapfogel obtained the largest share of the kickbacks. In August 2013, investigators from the Attorney General’s Office … for allegedly stealing $30,000 from a publicly funded charity; obtained the sentencing of a state employee for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a shortage of more than $14,000 … that was collected from residents for permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank … was arrested by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department and charged with one felony count of filing a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… and Holocaust survivors. “It was a privilege and an honor to visit the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-centerNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… to fellow shareholders at ExxonMobil’s annual meeting.” Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church …
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
… A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve three-to-nine years in state prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, … Ursula Stone abused the trust of the people of the Village of Addison, using her position to steal from their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 90-32
… (acquisition of land and construction of building for storage of) BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (for DEC ordered construction of town salt storage shed) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(4); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … of bond proceeds for the construction of a town salt storage shed is not subject to referendum under either Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 92-44
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe benefits pursuant to General … AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The chief of police of a city, who is the permanent full-time …
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 … Whether a prospective appointee for a vacancy in the office of town supervisor would have a prohibited COI if a bank in …
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
… U.S., has committed to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not … Retirement Fund (Fund) has withdrawn its sustainable palm oil shareholder proposal , which it co-filed with Green … Management. “ConAgra’s commitment to sustainable palm oil helps enhance the company’s long-term value,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… increase of 199,943 jobs over the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, … highest number of IDA-sponsored projects in 2013 were on Long Island (851); Regional data shows IDAs in the Mid-Hudson … per agency. They ranged from $0 for IDAs in the cities of Port Jervis and Rensselaer to $13.6 million for the New York …
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
… County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector … arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing … in a scheme that allowed Hoffman to steal over $48,000 in housing authority funds,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has … Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… his plea agreement made restitution of $82,000 to the NYC DOE, signed a confession of judgment of over $1 million and … thanked the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the DOE Deputy and Assistant Auditors General for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… with the assistance of the Cohoes Police Department and arrested on October 10, 2025. “Preying on an elderly victim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… computer hacking, or by simpler means, like stealing a wallet, obtaining the credit card information during a … Identity theft can result from as small an event as a wallet or purse being lost, or from a massive corporate data … Limit the personal financial information in your purse or wallet, and keep Social Security cards at home. Carry only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… at DOE schools. NYCSSS would handle staffing, including hiring and payroll, and DSF would be responsible for … work of NYCSSS’ approximately 7,500 custodial staff (e.g., cleaning, garbage disposal, heating, air conditioning, … it was contracted. DOE currently has tools that capture cleaning and maintenance information, including an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL. The audit covered the … agency, public authority, and local government entity, with the exception of the judiciary and the State … or denied. Key Findings CDTA’s policy is consistent with the provisions set forth in the FOIL statute. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has … August 2021. About the Program NYCIDA was created by the New York City Council in 1974 “to promote the economic … NYCIDA provides financial assistance to companies in New York City through tax waivers of City and State sales and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesLocal 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-government