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DiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released today by State … minimum requirements needed to establish good practices for protecting people and property from the hazards of fire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… from pre-existing conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this … from preexisting conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… that are competitively priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This … are increasingly turning to renewable energy sources to power their operations. The U.S. Environmental Protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2059
… Vehicle and Chauffeur Services are fringe benefits. Per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations, … gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. … made available to employees when calculating the Cents-Per-Mile Valuation or the Fleet Average Valuation rules is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2059-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… pled guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Criminal Tax Fraud in the Third Degree (a class D felony), and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree (a class E felony). As part of their guilty pleas, Ross and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… where the amusement parks, boardwalk and “Little Odessa” have earned global reputations, but the dramatic rise in jobs … may be less well known. “Coney Island and Brighton Beach have undergone robust economic growth led by rapid job and … over the last decade,” said DiNapoli . “Millions visit and have fun there every year, but for the people who live and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2271
… Vehicle and Chauffeur Services are fringe benefits. Per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations, … gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. … made available to employees when calculating the Cents-Per-Mile Valuation or the Fleet Average Valuation rules is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2271-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… of the year, risks including global unrest, labor market weakness, or adverse weather could negatively impact … reflecting, in part, the impact of wage and financial market growth over the course of the year. Year-to-date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority … The Public Service Commission PSC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income … 22, 2024, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and limited-equity co-op developments, with … were unable to collect over $1.5 million in unrealized rental income from apartments that remained vacant for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His co-defendant in this caretaker scheme, Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable … and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. … G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect his community to fund his own interests by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… Period July 1, 2022 – February 10, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, school district purchases should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that … important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. The District entered into 12 CIP contracts valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… Charter School (School) officials appropriately track, inventory and safeguard information technology (IT) assets … can make up a significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials were … for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset inventory management. The COO and IT Department staff are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural Rental Assistance Program (RRAP) payments only for eligible … To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural Rental Assistance Program RRAP payments only for eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department. “The sentence in this case should be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… employees’ hours worked. Audit Summary Village officials paid salaries and wages as authorized, but did not maintain … or adequately supported. Furthermore, employees were paid for overtime that, in some instances, was not adequately … and net pay, before officials and employees were paid, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… Education (Board) and District officials properly manage fund balance? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2024 … of a school district’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference between … time. School districts may retain a portion of surplus fund balance, 1 up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… An audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found multiple issues with how the state identified out-of-state Medicaid members, and found … An audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found multiple issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… award given by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Prior recipients of this award include a U.S. … been a member of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Cellini Lodge #2206, since October 1983. He also … award given by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Prior recipients of this award include a US President …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organization