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DiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… slowdown is growing, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … slowdown is growing according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… stole approximately $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization as part of a 20-year grand larceny and … Friedman was convicted and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met … expected to be sentenced on March 9, 2015, to 18 months in jail along with restitution for the monies he stole. These …
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 support fundraising efforts, real property management, or other activities and functions that are not specifically … auditors found that SUNY administrators do not obtain or review certain available documentation that could be used … to ensure the compensation they were funding was justified or benefited the campus. Auditors sampled 50 individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge … than three-quarters of this money is siphoned off to pay for borrowing and operating costs of state agencies, leaving fewer dollars for improving our infrastructure,”DiNapoli said. “While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… these capital investments over the next 20 years will be difficult, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. “Millions of … condition than it was 30 years ago, much more needs to be done,” said DiNapoli. “The MTA has to find a way to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… State tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion … according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "We're three months … or 10.9 percent), but was partially offset by an increase in business tax collections (up $266.6 million or 16.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… 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 website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… 14, 2014 and he faxed the time sheets to the COO. However, paystubs and payroll vendor records show this worker was paid … paid $600.34, but should have been paid $2,201.04. Other paystubs and payroll vendor information auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… in FY 2021, $2.9 billion in FY 2022 and $3.3 billion in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the … The city’s financial plan for fiscal years 2020 through 2023 includes a general reserve of $1 billion annually and a … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
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
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s … P. DiNapoli. As of March 2nd, 6 percent, or 36, of the 601 school districts that reported, indicated that they will seek … to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capOpinion 91-24
… and the manner in which the outside users may be charged for that service. You indicate that, some years ago, a trunk … or village or with one or more corporations or individuals for the joint disposal of sewage, and the expense of such … disposed of or the benefits received by each contracting party. This Office has previously expressed the opinion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Former 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
… New York state pensioner, met Diacetis through an online service. Diacetis then introduced the victim to … did not pay the victim’s mortgage, property taxes or other bills for four years, causing the victim’s home to be placed … treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 92-46
… Municipal Corporation Law, §10.31; cf . Swift v Mayor , 83 NY 528; Jones v City of Binghamton , 26 AD2d 710, 271 NYS2d … 1992 James D. Licata, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Hillburn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … because in terms and effect it does not apply alike to all towns (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[5], [12]). Since … or by local law adopted prior to September 1, 1953, all contracts for public work of a political subdivision or …
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 … Finally, you ask for clarification of the phrase " ... all costs and disbursements taxable under the provisions of … to paragraph (d) of this subdivision, fifteen percent of all moneys realized through forfeiture to the claiming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… or terminated, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. LIRR delays … or terminated according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
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
… in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesStatement 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 … The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our …
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
… transparent about a number of budgetary risks raised by my office, a prudent action that more fully reflects the … “Unfortunately, a number of other budgetary risks my office has raised in the past remain in the financial plan … remain well below peers on a share of spending basis. “My office is analyzing the executive budget and will issue a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-update