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DiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap

… The percentage of school districts initially planning to … voters for approval on Tuesday, May 17. Since it is still early in both the school budget and state budget processes, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-cap

DiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services

… losses students suffered and to ensure they succeed in their educational goals.” Schools collaborate with service … During the 2019-20 school year, more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 … with disabilities were disrupted by abrupt shutdowns in March 2020 and a substantial reliance by school districts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-services

DiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending

… of New York City’s financial plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City faces … than was planned in the proposed executive budget in April. This is significantly higher than traditional spending increases at this point in the fiscal year. Revenue Upside Boosts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spending

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case

… process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-rigging

DiNapoli Releases State Cash Report

… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the … said. “New York has also collected more than $1.5 billion in settlement dollars that are not yet appropriated. These … to stronger personal income tax (PIT) collections received in April with the filing of annual returns for the 2014 tax …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-report

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits

… resident of Atlanta, Ga., with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cook is charged with stealing over $200,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200k

DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020

… fraud, including new identity theft scams. Although the full impact of the pandemic on the problem is not yet known, … numerous red flags that led DiNapoli’s office to launch a full audit. Identity thieves have also attempted to leverage …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020

Data Breach

… Services to notify, within 24 hours following the discovery of a data breach or receiving notice of a data … Services to notify within 24 hours following the discovery of a data breach the chief information officer or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/data-breach

DiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending

… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its … company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the extent of the reach of corporate dollars in politics,” DiNapoli said. “This new level of transparency …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spending

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit

… and Exchange Commission Staff's determination that it was unable to agree with Amazon Inc.’s request to keep the … show they are doing more than just talking the talk when it comes to taking a stand against systemic racism. An … addressing racial injustice in its workplace, in the wages it pays and in the products it sells, will help ensure the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-audit

DiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems

… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problems

DiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits

… wrong and now will be held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “I am grateful to Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefits

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)

… York and nationally has declined since the pandemic peak, it remains well above pre-pandemic levels, though still only … the pandemic, while others are paid at specialized rates. It is unclear whether telehealth services are more … had approved only 141 of 448 providers offering TMH to use it beyond the emergency period. The audit recommended that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021

DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement

Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli said

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlement

Opinion 91-58

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … is consistent with the local waterfront revitalization program. You ask whether a city may conduct an advisory …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58

Opinion 91-20

… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by town for a particular level of service) -- Fees (authority to … behalf of fire protection districts, a town may contract for the provision of an additional level or type of ambulance … whether by direct payment to the service provider or by reimbursement to the insured, is generally governed by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-20

Opinion 91-14

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … §§81, 221, containing provisions for permissive referendum when a town provides refuse collection as a town-wide … §209-e[3] containing provisions for permissive referendum when the boundaries of a district are extended). Therefore, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14

Opinion 90-12

… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- … orders submitted to a county treasurer under CPLR 2607 for the payment out of moneys paid into court. CPLR 2607 … the court to be a true copy of the original of such order on file in his office (emphasis supplied). Article 21 of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12