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DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… in the First Degree, a class E felony. Banack is alleged to have stolen over $67,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to her deceased mother, Rosemary Banack, between January 2010 … death from the New York State & Local Retirement System to steal $67,000," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… with special needs is inexcusable. Thanks to the work of my investigators and auditors in partnership with Queens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… public corruption." “Today’s conviction is further evidence that individuals who cheat taxpayers, commit fraud, … Count According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, Porcari misappropriated funds from the City of Mount … including memorandums containing false statements. The trial took place in Westchester County Court in White Plains, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… Attorney General Letitia James and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … November 18, 2020. “Any public official who lies, cheats, or defrauds New Yorkers must be held accountable to the … felony); Defrauding the Government (E felony); Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (E felony) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… New York’s municipalities collected nearly $17 billion in sales … U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to require online retailers to collect and remit sales tax regardless of … in the SFY 2019-20 Enacted Budget that requires online marketplaces, such as eBay and Etsy, to collect and remit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… $267 billion in debt, the equivalent of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … said. “Some of these entities are repeatedly used in a way that circumvents borrowing limits and oversight. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityOpinion 88-59
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to pay village justice the salary of acting village justice); … Justice (appointment mandatory) -- Compensation (authority to increase during term) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59Shareholders Send Exxon a Strong Message on Climate Change
… Global and Schroder's. The world’s two leading independent proxy advisors, ISS and Glass Lewis, also supported the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-send-exxon-strong-message-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Richford Fire District – Long-Term … today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… New York City increased its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, largely as a result of stronger tax revenue projections and a reduction … and the result of the comprehensive federal assistance funding review being conducted by the new administration to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… is below: America Needs Climate Disclosure to Protect Its Economy By Betty T. Yee and Thomas P. DiNapoli It is … that endangers not just our environment, but the American economy. According to the National Bureau of Economic … everything from farming to manufacturing and reduce the U.S. GDP by 10 percent this century. Scientists and economists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Rochester Prep Charter School … to facilitate the school’s procurement of IT assets and services and to maintain inventory records, school officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… ridership will reach 80% by the end of 2026, a much slower return than the consultant’s July 2021 prediction of 86% by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnMarch 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… the purpose of providing education, advocacy and increased public awareness of handicapped parking laws. In order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background St. Lawrence County, located in northern New York, has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… 23 bank accounts that CUNY Central officials identified for BMCC, seven required such a notification. CUNY Central did not have the required notification form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. Additionally, we identified two accounts, for the BMCC Foundation, that were not on CUNY Central’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal controls over its … and Treasurer. Key Findings The former Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $22,000 from January 2009 … of claims, recording of claims, and information required to be maintained and reported to the governing body. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls … Secretary-Treasurer’s financial records, bank statements, and canceled checks two or three times throughout the year … accounting records for each reserve fund as required. From January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012, the Board financed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Lakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Livonia, in Livingston County, … plan or use a competitive process when procuring goods and services for the recent capital improvement project (CIP) … has spent $149,490 on the uncompleted CIP. Services and materials totaling $41,790 were rendered by and paid to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1