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DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly … Oakes, we are holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York … degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… (10/12) on the the importance of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access to the program. … with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life without jeopardizing means-based public … provides a time to reflect on the program’s success and an opportunity to raise awareness of its benefits. There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60,000 from the village. Brosnan, 43, stole nearly $60,000 to shop on eBay and Amazon.com and pay divorce expenses, as … as collecting nearly $13,000 in unearned salary, according to an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments. Find out how your government money is spent at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… attacks against Jewish, Black and Gay Male New Yorkers. Recent efforts recognize the severity of this issue, but more … law enforcement in implementing such measures. The most recent statewide data show less than half of reported hate … 23, 2024; Governor Kathy Hochul Press Release, “Following Recent Bomb Threats Against Houses of Worship, Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers: Power Authority of the State of New York, August 2013
With more than $2.6 billion reported in annual revenue and expenditures, NYPA is among the largest of the State’s public authorities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-nypa-2013.pdfDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… of approximately $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of … or any other public corruption matter is encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-996-4630 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… in full.” James said, “Theft from the state pension system is not a victimless crime — it erodes trust in programs … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing … tool that allows candidates and elected officials to make decisions without undue influence from large campaign … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… At least 20 percent of the publicly owned sewer systems in New York state were not reporting overflow events or registered with the electronic notification system … Two laws related to wastewater discharges protect New York’s natural resources and the health of its residents: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsHow the Program Works – Contribution Stabilization Program
… annual contribution according to its usual procedures. The CSP does not change these procedures or the method for determining annual contribution rates. For purposes of the CSP, the normal annual contribution is the employer’s … Explaining the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/how-program-worksDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them the … student is matched according to the placement rules.” Each year, more than 70,000 eighth graders apply to high school, … inconsistent or inequitable outcomes. For example, for the 2023-2024 school year, NYCPS reduced the number of seats …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processOpinion 92-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Board of Elections (liability … of a county outside the City of New York must be raised in the first instance as a county charge, and only those … may be subsequently charged back to those jurisdictions. In general, the amounts charged back need not appear in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of … Key Findings BOCES officials did not: Develop policies and procedures regarding the procurement of professional … $1.2 million. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for procuring and awarding professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint … by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesProcurement and Contracting in New York
… vendor, review documentation requirements and bid protest decisions or research vendors. Resources Vendor … Protest a Contract Award Search Comptroller's Bid Protest Decisions Comptroller's Oversight of State Contracts The … Find bid protest decisions audit reports and statutory reports related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contractsCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cayuga-onondaga-boces.pdf