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DiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Ninety school districts, more than 13 percent of districts … Stress Monitoring System. DiNapoli’s office evaluated 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2014. … office has assessed and scored the financial stability of school districts. The second round of scoring designated 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressOpinion 89-9
… to a creditor or to a person who has paid or incurred the funeral expense of the decedent. Payment may not be made … to a creditor or to a person who has paid or incurred the funeral expenses. The affidavit must show that the decedent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… Objective To determine whether the selected New York City Department of … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and … and potential of failure by ensuring owners comply with safety standards and regulations, including having up-to-date … and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, permitting, and oversight of compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile … safety of youth and staff and provide youth with required services. The audit covered the period from October 2018 … the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with protecting and promoting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Waldron from receiving extra money she did not earn. "This case is a warning to any public employee who falsifies … tarnishing your reputation," DiNapoli said. "I hope this case will deter others who attempt to defraud the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsOpinion 90-23
… NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, … 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §105.00: The cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse may exclude from their constitutional … does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester and $5,000,000 in the case of Syracuse. This is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Opinion 2006-10
… property in question includes a town garage and a water tower. You do not indicate whether the water tower was constructed as a water district improvement (see … immediate expenditure. Neither section 11 nor any other provision indicates whether interest and earnings from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10DiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… the former officer in charge of the Village of Hoosick Falls Police Department and former chief of the Town of … DiNapoli said. "Hudson, while in charge of the Hoosick Falls Police Department, allegedly abused his position of … in him by the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad and Hoosick Falls Police Department by disregarding his oath and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced that Gennady … with District Attorney Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service justice has been served in this … thank Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service for their work on this case.” USPIS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… announced the sentencing today of Christopher Bunn of Queens for concealing his father’s death to collect his … time served and full restitution, which he paid today in Queens County Supreme Court. He pleaded guilty in October to … announced the sentencing today of Christopher Bunn of Queens for concealing his fathers death to collect his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… in rent-regulated housing and greater transparency to avoid the appearance of favoritism in awarding loans to … in processing complaints and fulfill its responsibility to make sure there is compliance with the laws enacted to … recommended that the Division: Establish criteria for how long it should take to assign, address and resolve tenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration) (2023-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is ensuring that Adult Protective Services (APS) providers have sufficient staffing and case management practices to implement APS requirements and protect vulnerable adults.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s7-response.pdfComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and indictment of Bruce C. Tanski of Clifton Park, Katina M. Fogarty of Latham, and Nicholas M. DiNova, Jr. of Halfmoon for their … T Schneiderman today announced the arrest and indictment of Bruce C Tanski of Clifton Park Katina M …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… counseling; coordination of services delivery, such as Meals on Wheels; securing alternative living arrangements) are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsOpinion 91-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … on which he was scheduled to work. After the Schampier decision, according to the sponsor's memorandum in support of … personnel" (Opn No. 86-61, supra ; see US Const, 14th Amd; 38 USC 2021; NY Const, art 1, §11). We based our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the arrest of a 68yearold Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … monitor the cabinet. In addition, the clerks do not always log cash receipts into the cash receipts log when it is received. Twelve cash receipts totaling $7,975 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Remediation Program. $1.2 million with Anjac Enterprises, Inc. for roof work at Creedmore Psychiatric Center in Queens … Together in New York State, Inc. for family peer support services. Office for People with Developmental Disabilities $33.5 million for family support services, including $10.6 million with the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty … gap during an audit and investigation and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the … petit larceny. “The trust put into Ms. Kelley by Chautauqua County residents was violated,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theft