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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Agency without proper consideration, and engaged in only limited discussion and participation in meetings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … taking action on our recommendations so all children have a safe learning environment.” The UPK program was established … in areas accessible to students. At one provider, the gym was separated from the cafeteria and auditorium by two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… industry is essential to New York and our economy – not only does it generate good-paying jobs and economic … California, Texas and Florida. It was also one of only 14 states where construction employment had surpassed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… annual wage on Long Island in 2017 was $60,084, second only to New York City. Median household incomes are higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… "New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, politics and people. He was tenacious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoOpinion 88-24
… company repaired a town heating system and billed the town only for less than the cost of parts for the repairs, but not … however, it is proposed that payment be made not only for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… separately and distinctly from the FURA and the FLDC; Only use the FIDA’s cash for the payment of the FIDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesVillage of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records and reports, Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State … of Cedarhurst Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officers CFO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… While the provider did repair the door, it took 10 months. Only 32 of the required monitoring visits (once during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesOpinion 89-6
… -- Distribution of (fines imposed by a court of record) JUDICIARY LAW, §§791, 796; PENAL LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed … should remain with the locality. Article 20 of the Judiciary Law (§§790, et seq .) governs the collection of … the collection of a fine has been "otherwise made by law" (Judiciary Law, §796). Our research has determined that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… honesty,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 91-5
Whether a town may issue indebtedness after the incorporation of a village which is coterminous with the town You also ask what portion if any of the town indebtedness outstanding at the time of incorporation is chargeable to the villages constitutional debt limit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 93-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … Whether the term outstanding indebtedness as used in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Village of Manlius – Financial Reports (2025M-89)
… and strategic decisions, assess the Village’s financial standing at year-end and did not ensure the Village filed an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-manlius-financial-reports-2025m-89DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Ms. Green used the public's coffers as her personal bank account. … work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, 30, who plead before Essex County Court Judge Richard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … the defendant would face up to 5 to 15 years in state prison. Attorney General Schneiderman and State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overBedford Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursement (2025M-43)
… Board of Education (Board) that is responsible for the oversight and general management of financial and … including adopting policies. The Assistant Superintendent for Business (Assistant Superintendent) is responsible for … State aid payment. Audit Summary According to a District official, the District has never filed claims for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/22/bedford-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursement-2025m-43DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… DiNapoli. “Although the budget came together more than a week into the fiscal year, the Legislature and Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-ahead