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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), each have been sentenced to five years of … and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. As part of their sentence, they will also surrender … Lieber former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Met Council each have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … SUNY officials told auditors they lack recourse for foundations that are operating without a contract. … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… since 1982. Subway cars now travel, on average, 150,000 miles between break-downs compared to less than 10,000 miles in 1982. However, subway track and cars are the only … including $3.4 billion for the routine replacement of 689 miles of track; $2.3 billion for railcars; and nearly $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from … allegedly scamming at least 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme. "These defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… and capital projects. The General Fund ended June with a balance of $3 billion, which was nearly $4.2 billion … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… five years; Annual local property tax revenue, including STAR payments, has increased by more than $13 billion since … totaled $1.6 billion in 2012-13. For a copy of the report visit: … to view reports related to local government fiscal stress visit: … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… hide its non-compliance with state law by misrepresenting hours worked and rates paid in certified payrolls it … found the contractor was also paying employees for fewer hours than they actually worked and told employees to submit … believe that employees may have been paid for fewer hours than they actually worked January 20, to March 14 this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … The New York City Mayors preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced but there are risks including …
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
… levy exclusion, make schools more susceptible to major swings in their allowable levy limit from one year to the …
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
… We will find you and you will be held accountable for your actions,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Oneida County … and deposited checks meant for the department into her own bank account, spending the money on travel and spa treatments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kOpinion 91-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Contracts (to … cost of such a contract would be financed by the county in the same manner as other operation and maintenance costs incurred by the district. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the authority of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… administrator (1967 Opns St Comp No. 67-891, unreported; 6 Opns St Comp, 1950, p 216). We based our opinion, in part, … 890, 374 NYS2d 247. The court in Peetz , favorably citing 6 Opns St Comp, 1950, supra and the County of Nassau case, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect … it. I thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was … to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James said. “The disruption of this act serves as a reminder …
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-pensionerOpinion 92-46
… AD2d 710, 271 NYS2d 507, affd 20 NYS 808, 284 NYS2d 702; Lance v City of New York , 88 Misc 2d 119, 387 NYS2d 32), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special … matters) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for …
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 … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of … and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a "law enforcement purposes" or "prosecution services" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2015, on-time performance across the system averaged 91.6 percent, the lowest level in 16 years. While performance … trains were late, including 6,170 that were more than 10 minutes late (3,254 were more than 15 minutes late); A … 78 percent of the time when it stopped at Citi Field for Mets games; and Trains carrying reverse commuters to Penn …
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
… with more than 30,000 members and 150,000 family and friend affiliates, has presented the Guglielmo Marconi Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organization