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DiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. was sentenced before Judge Colin O’Donnell in Nassau County Court. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysVillage of Addison – Payroll (2024M-12)
… Clerk-Treasurer 1 accurately paid wages and leave benefits for the nine full-time individuals employed as of March 19, … in New York State surrendered their pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-payroll-2024m-12DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… expert on New York’s budget and fiscal issues and has broad experience in leading policy and research development. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffOrange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to submit a report on an annual … we noted no material discrepancies. We also found that the Commissioner established adequate procedures, maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… to assume near unfettered control of the program. It is because of the joint work of our partnership with Orange … to light and recover over $1 million.” “As important as it is to prosecute those who committed crimes at the IDA, it is equally important that safeguards be put in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health … make informed decisions,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health generally has improved the public’s access to … The Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of 2000, known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa Smart, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsOpinion 91-29
… cause the foreign fire insurance tax moneys payable to the dissolved association to be distributed and used as provided … fire insurance tax moneys previously accumulated by the dissolved association would have to be distributed to one or … the accumulated foreign fire insurance tax moneys of the dissolved association, however, may only expend those moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. Similarly, … only the minimum balance within the previous 12 months, vs. 46% for those with lower financial literacy. In 2021, New … Financial Services (DFS) in electronic format by November 1, 2021; DFS was required to post the information on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followPrivacy and Links Policy
… to protecting your privacy when you access our website and the online services we offer. Consistent with New York State’s Internet Security and Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law, this policy explains the … to protecting your privacy when you access our website and the online services we offer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… An employee for the New York State Office for People with Developmental … (OPWDD) was arrested today on multiple charges of identity theft and grand larceny for using agency-issued … thousands in fuel, betraying not only his colleagues but the New Yorkers with developmental disabilities he was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealVillage of Upper Brookville – Justice Court (2013M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Justice … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Village of Upper Brookville is located in Oyster Bay in Nassau … Village of Upper Brookville Justice Court 2013M160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-upper-brookville-justice-court-2013m-160DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… for personal gain. The former Clerk-Treasurer was able to perform these acts without detection because the Board of Trustees (Board) failed to fulfill its fiscal responsibilities, provide oversight and … subsequent investigation, the former Clerk-Treasurer was arrested in 2023 and charged with misappropriating funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Oneonta and located in Otsego County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … accountant and Verify the applicability of the wording in the contract relating to the calculation of the District’s … withholdings to the appropriate Federal and State agencies in a timely manner. Perform a thorough audit of claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and audit found she allegedly … Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and audit found she allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-thefteBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Trillium … they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance … of 15 members after the May 1 annual meeting. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersOpinion 90-58
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … insurance salesman would have a conflict of interest if he or she were to sell individual insurance policies to village … to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for aiding in and … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. … with disabilities, from 2016 to 2021. Pais, Hoffman’s mother, was hired by the WCHA board and served as accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim … to District Attorney Hourihan and the New York State Police for their continued partnership and ensuring she will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… session upon us, today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing … session upon us todays State of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024 addressing issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-address