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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a shortage of more than $14,000 … that was collected from residents for permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank … was arrested by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department and charged with one felony count of filing a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestOpinion 88-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), … approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… cards, make retail purchases, and to pay for online video games. The case was referred to DiNapoli’s Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Opinion 90-5
… their number, subject to the statutory maximum. This is in reply to your letter concerning the appointment of … For purposes of this opinion, we assume the library is not governed by a special act of the State Legislature and … the term of office and number of trustees ...". Thus, it is our opinion that the trustees appointed by the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Opinion 90-40
… trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her … upon all matters and questions coming before the board and he shall vote in case of a tie, however on all matters and questions, he shall vote only in his capacity as mayor of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… in prison (which he is currently serving), as well as a $5,000 fine and more than $30,000 in restitution. In light of … around the state – resulting in the return of over $11 million in restitution to taxpayers through these … of the State Comptroller. Assistant Attorneys General John Chiara and Travis Hill of the Public Integrity Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… and strengthen the state's finances. The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery … gaps to a combined $3.4 billion. But the financial plan is not without risk. COVID-19 cases are rising again. A … were bypassed; more than $45 billion in debt issuance is now planned through fiscal year 2026. This debt will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… New York City now projects a surplus of $550 million in fiscal year 2020, … New York City now projects a surplus of $550 million in fiscal year 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Safety of Seized Dogs
… adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The audit covered … if it: is unlicensed; is an immediate threat to the public safety; does not have an official identification tag while … adequately overseeing the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The shelters we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… The Department is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway safety, promote proper repairs, and protect consumers of motor vehicle repairs. The Vehicle and Traffic Law outlines the Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Parking … for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF collects parking fines from diplomats under … be heard by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) either in person, using an Internet application, or by mail. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… can enrich and enhance quality of life and is associated with improved health outcomes and potentially … The New York Employment Service System (NYESS), which is administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH), was … with disabilities who desire services and support. NYESS is a statewide comprehensive employment system. NYESS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… Objective To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority – New York City … plan (Plan) to fix ERU deficiencies that are identified. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 through to February 7, 2018. … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1993
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency … payment or by 09/30/2021 for the 2020-2021 payment is eligible for the specified payment upon return from leave. … Information The PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance Allowance is not pensionable and is not included in the calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1993-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fireVillage of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… between revenues and expenditures accumulated over time, is a key measure of a village’s financial condition. Fund … and enables long-term financial planning. The Board is responsible for managing the Village’s fund balance, which … budgets, and multiyear financial and capital plans, it is difficult for the Board to properly manage the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… helping ensure that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to seek competition that is often … quality commodities and services at the lowest possible cost. Seeking competition also guards against favoritism, … because the Town’s procurement policy did not include details on when the Town Board’s (Board’s) approval is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations (2018-S-11) Auditors identified control … to support operations. Three of the transportation and parking accounts have operated with a cash deficit balance … in the revenue collection process for the administration parking garage and metered parking accounts. Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… brand new office and make several additional hires," said Ryan Urban, CEO of Bounce Exchange. Bounce Exchange’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersU. S. Steel and DiNapoli Agree on Enhanced Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions
… Aetna Inc., Delta Air Lines, Express Scripts Holding Co., NextEra Energy Inc., Nisource Inc., Raytheon Company, … Companies Inc., Waste Management Inc., Western Union Co., and Wynn Resorts. The following 27 companies have … Timber Company, Inc. Qualcomm Inc. Southwest Airlines Co. 2012 CSX Corporation The Kroger Co. PG&E Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/u-s-steel-and-dinapoli-agree-enhanced-disclosure-corporate-political-contributionsAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon … up to that commitment,” DiNapoli, Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, said. “In the wake of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusion