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New York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four … York’s construction industry is booming,” DiNapoli said. “In 2018, the construction industry was nearly 11 percent … to working with him to ensure the building industry in New York continues to thrive.” In 2018, New York had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired … former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I admired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… diabetes-related services costing more than $1.2 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2013-14, according to a report … DiNapoli said. “Preventing diabetes is difficult not only in New York but across the country. The state Department of … of diabetes prevention and the need for more progress in meeting this major health issue. Clearly, the battle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… actions to manage spending and generate nearly $1 billion in additional revenue this year, while providing increased … since 2015. “New York is beginning the new fiscal year in a better position than projected,” said DiNapoli. … spending cuts during the fiscal year that are authorized in the budget. The budget provides $5.4 billion in additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a … middle school children. Russell was sentenced to one year in jail and must pay back $61,098. According to the … Attorney's Office and the State Comptroller's Office, in 2008, Russell--who has run the Baychester Youth Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Halcottsville … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 88-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … member and her husband are reimbursed for costs incurred in connection with maintaining a pond located on the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… technology (IT) employee for the alleged theft of $7,089 in wages. Marsden Chen is accused of running his own company, … Diagnostic Services & Installations, while clocked in at his job for the housing authority. “Public time is for … State Police Superintendent James for their partnership in safeguarding the public’s money from abuses like this.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingOpinion 91-35
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … of a negotiating unit is entitled to a salary increase in at least the same dollar amount as that received by the … of the village police department may receive an increase in salary equal to that given to the sergeant of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… Frontier Transportation Authority’s (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority … needs, some of which are not being met,” DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s limited resources, it is critical that the … NFTA is responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties. It oversees a bus, light rail, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 90-62
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of … perform the duties of his office is entitled to continue in office and receive his salary, unless the superintendent … office pursuant to Public Officers Law, §36, or a vacancy in the office is created under Public Officers Law, §30 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties … 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to … listing certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine the possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 94-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- … Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief … Office for their perseverance and dedicated work in exposing this fraud.” Investigators with DiNapoli’s office … Marbletown Fire Department with the New York State Police in 2024 to look into allegations of theft. They found Storrs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 89-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Exemption From (housing authority) … is exempt from the payment of court filing fees. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether a municipal housing … from the payment of court fees when it is a litigant in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution of (fines … PENAL LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the … section 190.60 of the Penal Law for Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree would properly be deposited into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… Medicaid expenditures rose more than 26 percent in the last five years, as the state's overall annual asthma … struggling with this disease." Roughly 1.7 million people in New York suffer from asthma, according to estimates by the … $55 billion Medicaid program enrolls approximately one in four New York state residents, including 559,000 diagnosed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village … property rather than an outright sale of its land. This is in reply to your letter in which you ask whether, in furtherance of an agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 89-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (use of moneys in to pay debt service) -- Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of … town sewer districts); (authority to sell excess capacity in sewage treatment plant) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§6-c, 6-d, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Opinion 95-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (in obligation issued by a financial institution and secured … LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing investment in vehicle not listed in General Municipal Law, §11) -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28