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DiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… growth was nearly flat the last three years, averaging only 1.3 percent, according to a report issued today by State … growth was nearly flat the last three years averaging only 13 percent according to a report issued today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide its non-compliance with state law by misrepresenting hours worked and rates paid in … state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits set for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, potential federal budget cuts and slower … York City Mayors preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced but there are risks including proposed drops in …
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
… to major swings in their allowable levy limit from one year to the next. For example, there are some districts …
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
… Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of … Todd Carville and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced today that the former treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kOpinion 91-24
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWER … §§198(1)(f), 202(5), 209; VILLAGE LAW, §14-1436: A town, on behalf of a town sewer district, may contract with a … in constructing the trunk line. You ask whether the town, on behalf of the town district, and the county, on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … or to waive) COUNTY LAW, §§201, 215(3); SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §1219: A county chief fiscal officer is … of an estate pursuant to section 1219 of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act [SCPA] may retain the commissions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Emmons used the Hannibal Fire Company’s funds to build a go-kart track, Hannibal Kartway, claiming that its … County Court. He is scheduled to appear again on May 22, 2026. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York … caretaker scheme, Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree … pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Jennifer G. Sober in Rensselaer County Court. His …
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
US Attorney James P Kennedy Jr announced today that Stephanie W Cowart 58 of Grand Island NY pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before US District Judge Richard J Arcara The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250000 fine
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… the first quarter of 2017. Recent derailments at Penn Station have brought attention to the role played by Amtrak, which is responsible for properly maintaining Penn Station and the four East River tunnels that connect … were terminated en route; Peak trains using Pennsylvania Station were almost twice as likely to be late, canceled or …
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
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access to … academic and personal information must be protected by school districts,” said DiNapoli. “Each of the districts … to expand the scope of this audit and begin examining school districts from every region of the state.” The school …
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
… Italian American to serve in this position in the state's history. He entered public service after being elected the … of Italians who rescued Jews during World War II and the history of the Jewish community on the Italian peninsula. … individual for his or her contributions to the nation and record of accomplishments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… 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/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
… is evidence of why it is important to remain laser focused on growing the city’s economy and providing basic city … transparent about a number of budgetary risks raised by my office, a prudent action that more fully reflects the … uncertainty. The city’s reserves remain well below peers on a share of spending basis. “My office is analyzing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: 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 … A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or …
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
… found she had made unauthorized cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… on behalf of an agency where the State of New York is a party, and Vendor responsibility determinations for the … who can sign agreements to which that agency is a party. The AC 1782-S form provides OSC with an original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesV.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Category Level 3: Fund Type Level 4: Fund Type (Federal vs. State) Level 5: Total Fund Level 6: Fund/Subfund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accounting