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DiNapoli: Systemic Oversight Deficiencies Put Thousands of Mitchell-Lama Affordable Housing Units at Risk
… and prolonged vacancies, leaving thousands of affordable apartments at risk or unoccupied. “Too often, serious … Al Taylor . “In my district, residents of Esplanade Gardens have experienced firsthand how weak oversight and … $4 million to assist with critical repairs at Evergreen Gardens, ensuring that residents receive the safe, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-systemic-oversight-deficiencies-put-thousands-mitchell-lama-affordable-housing-units-riskDiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… for $19,433 in transactions related to elevator and heating repairs. Tivoli Towers (Brooklyn) Auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 763
… 3/31/07 in the amount of $500 annually. The payment is included in the calculation of overtime and is pensionable. Inconvenience Pay The legislation provides … Employees who on 3/31/04 are Hourly and whose status is Active or Leave of Absence with a reason of Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/763-implementation-bonus-payment-and-other-increases-non-arbitrationDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased … stress score which classifies whether a municipality is in “significant fiscal stress,” in “moderate fiscal stress,” is “susceptible to fiscal stress,” or has “no designation.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… 5LINX, a telecommunications company located in Rochester, has generated an estimated $6.7 … 5LINX has operations in the United States and Canada. The company provides a range of telecommunications and other services for residential and business clients. The company, founded in 2001, was one of Inc. magazine’s 500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… financial responsibility for the offset in tax burden, it is vital that exemptions be carefully considered and … New York, both in total dollars and number of exemptions, is the "residential" category. In this category, the state's … taxpayers, since the school tax on the exempt amount is reimbursed by the state. The next largest categories of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of Berne … for officials and employees to follow when bidding is not required by law. Town of Broadalbin – Leave Accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… D. Clark and her staff to make certain that Ms. Russell is held accountable." District Attorney Clark said that … set at $30,000 cash and an examination of surety. Russell is due back in court on August 9, 2016. According to the … "make whatever use of [the money]" she saw fit. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Markus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… clients, which included other municipalities, during hours he claimed to be working for the Housing Authority. His company … among other clients. A forensic audit determined that he received over $7,000 in unearned wages from the Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… York State Police and District Attorney Callanan, Storrs is being brought to justice for his crimes.” Callanan said, … to enrich himself at the expense of the very community he was sworn to serve. Thanks to the thorough investigative … State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police, he is being held accountable for his actions. This case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentOpinion 89-30
… organization for use in the organization's bus. The bus is used to provide transportation to senior citizens of the … property for proper town purposes. Therefore, since there is no statutory authority for a town to engage in the sale of … this Office has expressed the opinion that a town is generally without authority to purchase gasoline for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 95-27
… has been apportioned less money than that to which it is entitled, the Commissioner may allot to the district the balance to which it is entitled. With certain exceptions, however, the … "no payments shall be barred or reduced where such payment is required as a result of a court order or judgment . . .". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… rose sharply from the previous year, but the outlook is for more moderate growth in coming months,” DiNapoli said. “Continued strength in the stock market during 2014 is one important factor that influenced April receipts.” … General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… against financial plan projections. The State Comptroller is required under Section 8 of the State Finance Law to issue … at: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/finance . DOB is required under Section 22 of the State Finance Law to … of any major deviations from the previous financial plans is provided and, if necessary, corrective action(s) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationHispanic Heritage Month Reception
… Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring prominent members of the Latino community. This year's reception will include a fireside chat with the Comptroller and his honorees Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx … and Hilda Gerena-Diaz, Assistant Chief of Operations at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The live …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/hispanic-heritage-monthDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… who resigned her public office and retired in Aug. 2020, is alleged to have submitted a false Record of Activities … if they are full-time or part-time. The information is used to calculate their service time for retirement … than seven years, according to DiNapoli. As a result, it is alleged that Gabriel’s monthly benefit was falsely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is New York State’s financial services regulator, and its … the Superintendent of Financial Services (Superintendent), is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of New … (Part 200). According to Part 200, virtual currency is “any type of digital unit that is used as a medium of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Follow-Up)
… action. The objective of the initial audit, issued on July 3, 2024, was to determine whether residents of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-new-0