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DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… a current fire commissioner, who pleaded guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing … only pleaded to official misconduct. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… New York $11.5 million with Complete Book and Media Supply LLC for online books, media and publication subscriptions. … Department of Health $4.3 million with GlaxoSmithKline LLC for pediatric vaccines. $1.2 million with Public Consulting Group LLC for consulting services for the Medicaid Redesign Team …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Many drinking water systems in New York are over 100 years old and operating far beyond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… taxation of sales through online marketplaces – such as Amazon - have the potential to drive millions of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the … her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly … investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. Gaines Jr. tried to profit off of his deceased father’s nearly 30 years of … in Nassau County Court before Judge Colin O’Donnell. He is due back in court on July 17. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Mechanicville, Mount Vernon, Rensselaer and Salamanca; and Greene and Ontario counties. Lists Municipalities in Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… a municipality’s finances with little to no oversight. I would like to thank the State Police and Steuben County … make purchases, pay bills, write checks and collect and deposit moneys with no board oversight. This system created … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kOpinion 2024-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … City of Troy’s (“City”) resolution no. 2024-127, adopted by the City Council on September 5, 2024, seeking an advisory … Constitution’s prohibition of gifts and loans of public money. At the outset, we must emphasize that our Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Town of Wawarsing - Financial Oversight of Select Activities (2018M-239)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial … account for and safeguard Town funds. Key Findings The Board did not provide proper oversight to the bidding process, capital project management or the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-wawarsing-financial-oversight-select-activities-2018m-239DiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… with Attorney General Letitia James and the New York City Department of Investigations, his scheme was exposed and he … never acceptable, and offenders will always be brought to justice for their misdeeds,” said Attorney General Letitia … this straw donor scheme,” said New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett . “With today’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… Fire Department ("BMFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for … April 2013. His election to that position also made him an officer of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Council, which oversees … office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… FORMER NYS EMPLOYEES In accordance with Public Officers Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), former State employees are subject to … whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected … legislative employee or political party chairman or firm or association of which such person is a member, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … the energy transition, we must align our investments with a profitable and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale … Financial Disclosure (TCFD) as an industry that may be most affected by climate change and the transition to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… for 68 percent of the jobs in the area. The private sector average salary ($71,700) grew faster in East Harlem (51 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, and the number of industry jobs increased by 29 percent, according to a report issued … 2014 before slowing in 2015. Since 2009, the industry has added jobs at a much faster rate (24 percent) than the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… climbed by 83 percent between 2008 and 2014; The average salary (including bonuses) for securities industry employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers (2017) - March 2018
In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2018.pdfDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… PIT filers are residents; 10% were non-residents who only pay New York PIT on income received from work, businesses or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the second consecutive quarter of collections returning to lower pre-pandemic year-over-year growth rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-year