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DiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors found numerous violations committed by the … to the COO. However, paystubs and payroll vendor records show this worker was paid for only 22 hours at the prevailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … and slower economic growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … tourism revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, but still remains relatively small, according to preliminary data filed with the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the … this matter and in bringing the defendant to justice.” James said, “Public service requires the highest level of … Carville and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced today that the former treasurer of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kOpinion 91-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and … received in his or her capacity as administrator of estates. The chief fiscal officer, however, may voluntarily … fiscal officer in his or her capacity as administrator of estates and not as chief fiscal officer. Therefore, we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police … Thomas P DiNapoli Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J DiMartino Jr and New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … is in a safe and secure environment.” “This was a case of abuse of trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a … Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over $230000 from an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 92-46
… Corporation Law, §10.31; cf . Swift v Mayor , 83 NY 528; Jones v City of Binghamton , 26 AD2d 710, 271 NYS2d 507, affd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 95-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of forfeiture moneys) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … and paid are distributable to and held in the custody of the district attorney as the claiming authority and police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the … in lost productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island Rail Road to get them to their jobs on time and back home … Amtrak, which owns Pennsylvania Station and the underwater rail tunnels that connect Manhattan to Long Island. The LIRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without proper authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award, the highest award given by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Prior recipients of this award include a … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award the highest award given by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… ’s office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State … 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/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… "The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our … The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
NYCs budget outlook continues to improve and it can use this opportunity to build reserves and take other actions to address future uncertainty Despite challenges the citys economy continues to grow and deliver better than expected tax revenue supporting upward revisions in spending
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released today by … of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do their part to … The state’s fire code requires every city, county, town and village to maintain a system of records that supports its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-funds