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DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… was a case of abuse of trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a senior citizen who entrusted them to … live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our members, Comptroller DiNapoli, the Rensselaer County District … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
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
… and was paid more than two times the normal hourly pay rate for one teacher position. The Advantage After School … October 23, 2013, her son was to be paid an hourly rate of $50. During the time period that Allen Cowart was paid a $50 hourly pay rate, he received $11,583 more than he would have, had he …
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
… §103: The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center … by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center … contracts involving an expenditure of more than $10,000, and all contracts for public work involving an expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… ch 697, §1; see also The Sisters of the Resurrection, New York v Daby , 129 Misc 2d 879, 494 NYS2d 279). Separate … because in terms and effect it does not apply alike to all towns (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[5], [12]). Since … or by local law adopted prior to September 1, 1953, all contracts for public work of a political subdivision or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 95-8
… COUNTY LAW, §§550, 700: Forfeiture moneys distributed to a claiming authority or claiming agent under section … and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a "law enforcement purposes" or "prosecution services" … certain provisions of section 1349 of Article 13-A of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), as added by L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… for properly maintaining Penn Station and the four East River tunnels that connect Manhattan to Long Island." In … late, canceled or terminated because of problems with the East River underwater rail tunnels between Manhattan and Long … by 72 percent since Superstorm Sandy. Problems with the East River tunnels were responsible for nearly one-fifth of …
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
… information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this audit and begin … school districts reviewed were: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District, Indian River Central School District, Lowville Academy and Central School …
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
… and immigrant grandparents who were deeply proud of being Italian Americans and believed that success would be achieved … the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York, the first Italian American to serve in this position in the state's … named an Honorary Citizen of Paduli and Cavaliere by the Italian Republic. While in the State Assembly, DiNapoli …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji … (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State Police. “Ms. Bradshaw thought she … to my partnerships with District Attorney Nneji, the FBI, and the State Police, her scheme was exposed and she has been …
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 nation and for New York. The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have … The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have …
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
… supporting upward revisions in spending. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is now expected to exceed $115 billion, up from …
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
… in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do their part to keep fire safety a priority,” said DiNapoli. … supports its code enforcement activities. Buildings that contain an area of public assembly must be inspected each … that officials from five municipalities in the sample do not review or approve fire plans or evacuation plans. …
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
… of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced … of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in a department, for personal services, maintenance and operation, for submission to the comptroller for audit, … of an agency where the State of New York is a party, and Vendor responsibility determinations for the agency’s … for correctional facilities, the Superintendent; and for mental hygiene facilities, the Director. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesV.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… by business unit. Where transactions entered by users do not balance by Fund, system-generated entries will be … to establish which Funds are classified as STIP eligible, what Business Unit is the ‘owner’ agency of the fund, whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, the state should examine both the … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about record retention … Claims processed in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is readily available to the Office of the State Comptroller … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… personal purchases, including fast food, liquor, clothing, gas and entertainment. She was arraigned virtually before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement today in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli made the following statement today in response to the US Securities and Exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… any specific guidelines issued regarding the programs such as Budget Bulletins or Agency Implementation Plans. Process … that do not create a significant likelihood of disguised pay. Length-of-service achievement awards, other than very … will be allowed for the honored employees and a guest of their choice and appropriate agency officials. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programs