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DiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… the growth of the homeless population. But let’s be clear, this isn’t just a New York City problem, it is impacting … housing resources while taking more action to address this urgent situation.” Measuring homelessness is difficult … second place California (76,000 beds), according to HUD. This number is mostly beds in emergency shelters (122,091), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… governments that own landfills face nearly $300 million in estimated long-term costs for their active and closed landfills, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Much of these … will be paid long after the revenue stream has ended." In 2017, local governments outside of New York City reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul E. Davison. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Nelson S. … his duty to the public and to his fellow firefighters. This case illustrates the need for vigilant oversight of … FBI and the New York State Police for their partnership in this case." U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: "Robert …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… and businesses. New York needs to significantly invest in this area, or we're going to suffer the consequences. … important financial information for local water systems. This includes: In 2015, 939 local governments reported … a total of $1.1 billion in water fund revenue. Most of this revenue was spent on the day-to-day operation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… revenue for the state. More than two-thirds of federal funds spending, $38.3 billion, is for local assistance … The combined balance of the state's primary reserve funds, the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund and Rainy Day … years. The state has also collected $10.9 billion in extraordinary monetary settlements since April 2014, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town board did not adopt a policy or develop procedures to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWestchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced completed audits of the Averill Park No 2 FD Village of Goshen Hortonville Fire District Margaretville Volunteer FD City of Ogdensburg Pulteney Vol FD Village of Sharon Springs as well as an audit of inmate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… Cash bonuses paid by Wall Street firms to their New York City employees declined by 44 percent in 2008 in response to record losses suffered by the securities industry, according to an estimate released … Cash bonuses paid by Wall Street firms to their New York City employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008DiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a reminder to New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax … Not only are contributions to New Yorks 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… County Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York … a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, … organizations and county government employees to discuss the program. "NY ABLE offers peace of mind to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… District of New York. "It's disturbing when an elected official abuses the process and steals campaign funds,” said … to grand larceny in the fourth degree in Saratoga County Court. The Honorable Matthew J. Sypniewski sentenced Wormuth … penitentiary stemming from related charges in federal court. As part of the plea agreement, Wormuth must also pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOpinion 93-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … letter, subsequently advised the Justice Court Fund that this reported forfeiture was in error because the "defendant … could process the claim. You have asked for our opinion in this matter. If this were a true case of remission of bail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Opinion 91-42
… -- Villages (authority to transfer department funds to village treasurer); (cooperative investment of department funds and village funds); (gift of department funds to village subject to condition regarding use) VILLAGE TREASURER … Whether a village and a village fire department may agree to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… DiNapoli. "Too often Empire State Development Corporation is either late or not reporting on the results of economic … programs." Under various state laws and regulations, ESD is mandated to report on the outcomes of many of the programs … with all reporting requirements. Their full response is included in the full audit. ESD administered 66 programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… The New York State Canal Corporation has not performed inspections as required on a … maintain the state canal system. State law requires the corporation to maintain the system in good condition, and the corporation has established inspection requirements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… ex-spouse should the member die before them. Generally, this is one of the joint allowance options. The parties … of the pension benefit should the member die before them. This pension payment option is called the Special Joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionIX.6.D HHS Payment Management System – IX. Federal Grants
… agencies that no additional costs should be charged to this project unless the federal agency approves an award date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6d-hhs-payment-management-systemIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… the Statewide Financial System (SFS) electronic vendor portal. Completion of this certification will identify that … certification is removed by the vendor through this same portal. The Office of the State Comptroller reserves the … website ( https://www.osc.state.ny.us/state-vendors/portal/15-day-prompt-payments-small-businesses ) for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… property and chargebacks to other local governments. If this revenue is not realized, officials will either have to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0