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NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… financial plan projects a surplus of nearly $3.7 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, resulting from … resources to the New York City Housing Authority for emergency repairs; and The city’s financial plan assumes … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… workforce and fuel our economy. But today, that ecosystem is under threat. Over 200,000 students across New York could … already existing workforce shortages in each field. It is critical that we understand these challenges as we prepare … will also affect the State’s creative economy. New York is home to one of the largest arts ecosystems in the nation, …
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
… and then Ross gave cash kickbacks to Cohen and Herb Friedman, Met Council's chief financial officer. About six … that, while working with co-defendants David Cohen, Herb Friedman and Joseph Ross and with others, he stole from Met Council. Cohen, Friedman and Ross have all pleaded guilty in connection with …
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
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Tina Metz, 54, was arrested by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department and … The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli visited the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen … survivors. “It was a privilege and an honor to visit the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center and … mission of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is to teach the history of the Holocaust 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
… meeting. Today, the SEC rejected that request. “This is a major victory for investors who are working to address … vital information. Investors need to know if ExxonMobil is taking necessary steps to prepare for a lower carbon … like ongoing assurance from ExxonMobil that the company is positioning itself for the transition to a low carbon …
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 … full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the Government, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 90-32
… proposed expenditure of moneys in excess of $100,000 to build a salt storage shed in settlement of a proceeding … by the order. Accordingly, if the town is obligated to build the shed as a result of an enforceable determination of … proposed expenditure of moneys in excess of $100000 to build a salt storage shed in settlement of a proceeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 92-44
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city …
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 … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as … 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
… Foods Inc one of the largest food manufacturers in the US has committed to using only sustainablysourced palm oil …
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
… issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli's eighth annual report examining the performance … over projects so that taxpayers know if their community is receiving promised jobs and economic benefits.” In 2013, … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
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
… of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive … funds,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. … Special Agent-in-Charge William Woolard with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of …
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
… in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at … just a police report. After Conklin’s death, she continued to receive both monthly NYSLRS payments and bi-weekly Social … Schwinzer, 46, of Madisonville, TN. Schwinzer failed to notify NYSLRS and the Social Security Administration of …
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
… is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided services to … children in the Orthodox Jewish communities of Far Rockaway in Queens, Williamsburg and Borough Park in … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four … need to tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I … leaders next year will be especially difficult.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… has brought enormous suffering and persistent uncertainty to New Yorkers. Adding to both the financial and psychological pain of the pandemic … were reported in New York State during 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That was a record … financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… Objective To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest … To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom … of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL. The audit … January 23, 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the …
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
… be created or retained if the financial assistance request is granted. If NYCIDA determines that a business meets … a lack of assurance that the financial assistance process is fair and equitable to all businesses seeking assistance. … or whose applications stalled prior to award either is not kept or is incomplete. Additionally, not all required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businesses