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DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department. “The sentence in this case should … in bringing Simchik to justice.” Carville said, “Stealing from our volunteer service is a reprehensible act which is … the details of Simchik’s crimes. She was sentenced before Judge Michael R. Nolan in Oneida County Court. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kOpinion 91-24
… may contract with a county to provide sewer service to properties within a county sewer district. The cost of such a … treatment plant operated by a county sewer district. The properties through which the trunk line passes in the village … town began to seek the appropriate means of charging the properties within the development a proportionate share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and commissions); (fees and commissions - right of county chief fiscal officer to remit to county, or to waive) COUNTY … Whether the chief fiscal officer of a county who serves as administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. “With the concerted efforts of these agencies, we … Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J DiMartino Jr and New York State Police …
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
… in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social security … trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a senior citizen who entrusted them to take care of him," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 92-46
… village purposes over the course of the fiscal year ( cf . 18 Opns St Comp, 1962, p 43, in which we concluded that the … of alternative proposals or quotations will not be in the best interest of the municipality (General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 95-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of forfeiture moneys) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (custody of forfeiture … COUNTY LAW, §§550, 700: Forfeiture moneys distributed to a claiming authority or claiming agent under section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not meet …
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
… sensitive information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this audit and begin … were: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District, Indian River Central School District, Lowville Academy and …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected … service, culminating in being elected State Comptroller of New York. It is with great pride that I accept this high … DiNapoli is the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York, the first Italian American to serve in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… million), or the member’s eligibility was flagged to be closed but was not officially ended and premiums continued to … be paid ($65 million). Even when DOH and Local Districts closed the eligibility of members identified by the PARIS … in premium payments for members whose eligibility was closed or not properly closed, and recover the payments where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced … a joint investigation by Comptroller DiNapoli, the Ulster County District Attorney ’s office, the Federal Bureau … her scheme was exposed and she has been held accountable.” Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji said, “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… "The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York. The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have insurance, … in our state budget. Members voted for this disastrous bill without knowing its true cost and impact, leaving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… “New York City’s budget outlook continues to improve, and it can use this opportunity … in the outyears of its plan. Despite the improved revenue outlook, the city also elected not to deposit additional … NYCs budget outlook continues to improve and it can use this opportunity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… EFC uses these resources along with state funds to provide subsidized loans and grants to municipalities for drinking … water, wastewater treatment, and other projects, with interest and loan repayments used to finance additional projects. Between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, … A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced … of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… budget by a total of $1.5 billion from 2023 through 2026. The MTA can use these savings to preserve and improve … have to make some difficult choices. How it decides to bridge the gaps after 2026 and manage its debt can determine … firm financial ground or whether it comes back to riders, toll payers and taxpayers for more assistance down the road. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgets