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DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… that it does not have direct control over to help the public, policymakers and its funding partners understand … include pensions, fringe benefits, Medicaid, debt service, public assistance and other legally or contractually-required … These include basic municipal services such as education, public safety, and sanitation, as well as cultural events, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, … Court Judge Jonathan D. Nichols and is due back in court on July 24, 2023. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadVII.10.B Establishing and Increasing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… be viewed by running the NY_AP_CASHADV_AUTHORIZED_LIMIT public query. ACCOUNT CODES USED TO ESTABLISH, INCREASE OR … agency staff must check the NY_AP_CASHADV_AUTHORIZED_LIMIT public query to ensure that any cash advances charged to that … the same Vendor ID, fund, and program, as reported on the public query, on the credit line of the AP Journal Voucher. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10b-establishing-and-increasing-cash-advanceDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… or more annual financial reporting requirements. “While the vast majority of local governments complete their financial filings as required, giving stakeholders information they can use to make financial decisions, a number do not,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so … of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was … will not be tolerated. I thank the exceptional work of assistant district attorney Ben Smith along with special … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … one urgent task: They must come to a bipartisan agreement on the next installment of federal stimulus legislation. … to a wide range of local services or increase property taxes, when we can least afford it. This would also make it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, charged as a crime of public corruption and Pais pled to Corrupting the Government … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… the Town Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane … interests above those of their constituents.” O’Hara faces up to 20 years in prison; a term of post-imprisonment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… MTA needs to lay out what is at stake and explain to the public what options it’s considering to close budget gaps and … have altered service to focus on riders that most rely on public transit. The MTA has taken some steps to meet changes … and Policy Insights: Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… as of Jan. 31, 2018. Mattel's portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl and Fisher-Price brand products. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureXI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2012 which amends State Finance Law by adding a new Section 165A and Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2012 which amends the Public Authorities Law by adding a new Section 2879c are collectively known as the Iran Divestment Act of 2012
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… to the charges, the defendant’s father, a Long Beach resident, was the sole account holder of a bank account in … on Nov. 22, 2024. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Taylor Cain of the Major … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025MS-1)
… , Town of Brookhaven , Town of Chili , Town of Clifton Park , City of Cohoes , Town of Colonie , Town of Columbia , … of Trenton , Town of Woodbury Executive Summary More than one in four adults in the United States have some type of disability and more than one in 10 have a mobility disability with serious difficulty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025ms-1Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. Vesting is automatic; you don’t need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/becoming-eligible-benefitDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… and must ensure that they do not harm their bottom line. Our state’s pension fund is committed to ensuring the … and their shareholders, at risk. All five proposals call on the board of directors of each company to commission a racial equity audit analyzing the company’s impacts on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… Administration is responsible for granting franchises for public communications structures (PCSs), enforcing … providers (Consortium) to replace an aging network of public pay telephones (PPTs or payphones) with … free cell phone charging; and digital advertising and public service announcements. The LinkNYC franchise is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringDiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery
… nonprofits, as well as household and worker assistance. Public health services were allocated 16% of the funds, … salaries and contractual services as well as supporting school-based public health services,and certain other ongoing costs of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recoverySelected Management and Operations Practices
… Law (PAL). Chapter 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires the State Comptroller to conduct an audit of NYPA’s management … not-for-profits that commit to retain or increase New York State jobs and agree to make capital investments in their … Funding Application (CFA) maintained by Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC). NYPA’s Business Power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… for his continued partnership in our mission to root out public corruption and ensure that taxpayer money is … Attorney General through our Joint Task Force to root out public corruption.” Rapfogel, 59, pleaded guilty today before … Comptroller DiNapoli, as part of the Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. The joint investigation by the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealing