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DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme. "These defendants allegedly took advantage … of people who entrusted their financial futures to them in order to steal millions to fund other business enterprises … Drucker, Esq. represents Brody. The charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… state and avoid cuts to critical programs New Yorkers rely on.” DiNapoli said large budget gaps underscore the … by the Executive into the statutory rainy day reserves on a monthly basis over the course of the fiscal year. If all … are expected to grow by almost $22 billion, or 17.8%. On an All Funds basis, which captures the impact of waning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) found weak oversight and poor … 412 (55%) mitigation actions did not have finish dates, making it unclear if the work was completed; 403 (53%) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are repeatedly asked to have faith in our leaders, and it appears that faith has been shattered … I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his hard work in pursuing this matter and working with us to fight public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… Financial relief has been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor … a brief monthly public report on applications, these do not contain detailed geographic or socioeconomic … for more efficient distribution of funds, while lawmakers have rightly proposed extending the state’s eviction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the … applications were filed from New York in April through June, compared to 55,144 during the first quarter. The nearby … State’s General Fund balance was $6.9 billion as of June 30, $3 billion higher than the Division of the Budget (DOB) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… recipients, New York's highest asthma rates were in the Bronx and four upstate counties, according to DiNapoli's … Recipients Prevalence Rate Schenectady 4,803 131.3 Bronx 103,654 130.2 Clinton 2,349 129.9 Fulton 1,962 129.9 … dropped 24 percent from 2002 to 2011 statewide and by 17 percent in New York City, according to the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… year 2016-17 state budget includes a $1.4 billion increase in school aid, as well as increases to the minimum wage and phased-in personal income tax cuts for most taxpayers, but adds to … also notes the budget sacrificed public transparency both in process and content. “The creation of a paid family leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… Version Highlights New York State has the highest share of renter households in the United States (46 percent), with … made up disproportionate shares of New York City low-income renter households (37 percent and 27 percent, … suggests that the program may provide funding to a higher number of households than initially targeted. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,693 … Inc. for Caledonia Fish Hatchery improvements in Livingston County. Office of General Services $7.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… inflation, rising federal interest rates and the end of federal relief aid that was instrumental in balancing the … Budget. The Executive Budget proposes $227 billion in All Funds spending in SFY 2023-24, an increase of $5.4 billion, … of State Operating Funds (SOF) spending and the maximum fund balance to up to 20% of SOF spending. If enacted, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… so it can better monitor providers and accomplish its mission of providing nutritious home-delivered meals to … in one week. DFTA’s lack of oversight in this area made it impossible for the agency to know if providers are reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsOpinion 88-38
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Training Resources for State Agencies and Employees
… View training materials and ondemand videos for classes presented by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/trainingOpinion 97-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Disclosure of … 806: A village board member who has a financial interest in a business which may be negatively impacted by a zoning … by the board should publicly disclose his or her interest in the matter. If the potential negative financial impact of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Chief Fiscal Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and … and other vendors. The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… claims totaling nearly $829 million from its four special funds in 2018 — the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… Outreach Observations Auditors made 12 station visits (7 announced and 5 unannounced) and found BRC outreach fell … in the format for monthly reporting on 311 calls made it impossible for DHS to assess whether BRC was meeting its … of any detailed information makes it difficult, if not impossible, to follow up with homeless individuals with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationOpinion 90-37
… offer) VILLAGES -- Real Property (authority to sell for less than highest offer) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): This … does not require either a public hearing or public sale for the sale of unneeded village real property. A village may not accept the lower of two offers for the sale of village real property based upon a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37DiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… insurance, repairs, parks and recreation, tax certiorari, employees’ retirement, and a capital reserve. The capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-picture