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Opinion 2024-1
… 16 We understand that this effort includes replacing not only the publicly-owned portions of lead service lines, but … state law and to constitute a proper public purpose with only an incidental private benefit and, therefore, not in … strong presumption of constitutionality applies not only to enactments of the Legislature but to ordinances of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… Cash bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees are forecast to … bonus season, according to an estimate released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Click here to view a … said. “Profits were down sharply and securities firms in New York City resumed downsizing in the second half of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty plea before The … he stole property valued at over $65,000 from the Town of Erin. The thefts of products and equipment were for Burlew’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before … to from the state’s pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the pension system, its … home improvements and buy groceries. Walsh is due back in court on July 1. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry
… nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased … 2017-2022, they declined in New York and the number of jobs also fell by 4.1%. “Nonprofits play an important role in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industryDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… structures are aging and the cost for repairs will likely only increase over time. Many local governments understand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… initially accused of defrauding the district of $20,755 by laundering payments through a relative, who had a cleaning … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman, for working with others … dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis … record in today’s court proceedings, it is expected that Lynch will be sentenced to two-and-one-third to seven years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… are loaned to Individuals in the general population and can be used by Individuals to access DOCCS-approved … with its directives. Specifically, DOCCS did not know how many Individuals opted in/out of the tablet program and … statewide and facility levels. Additionally, DOCCS did not verify the identity of community members in correspondence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-followAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Attorney General Letitia James and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the jury … expenses of the former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. "Mr. Porcari violated his public duty, manipulated city finances and authorized payments of thousands of city dollars for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… fighting for this change were outraged and encouraged me to reject it. In the end, I agreed with the advocates and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . “As market forces and new policies … and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale oil and gas industry faces numerous obstacles going forward that pose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesOpinion 91-56
… Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority (the Authority) is generally governed by title 30 of the Public Authorities … by any political subdivision thereof shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) … such a five-year period, it would be essential to define what is meant by "operative" and to apply a test therefor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56DiNapoli: NYC's Open Streets Program Supported Retail and Restaurant Job Recovery in Manhattan, Brooklyn
… Manhattan and Brooklyn. The largest share (37.5%) operated only two years, followed by one year (22.9%). Manhattan's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-nycs-open-streets-program-supported-retail-and-restaurant-job-recovery-manhattan-brooklynDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase of 11.6%, or $74.5 million, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state … Thomas P DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her … from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she could abuse her … for the Town of Marion Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59000 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). About the Program The Department of … providers using the fee-for-service (FFS) or managed care method. Under the FFS method, the Department, through … rendered to Medicaid recipients. Under the managed care method, the Department pays managed care plans a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followAn Analysis of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… its members with four types of health insurance coverage: medical/surgical, hospital, prescription drugs, and mental … contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to administer the medical/ surgical portion of the Empire Plan. Medical/surgical benefits cover a range of services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/01/analysis-reasonable-and-customary-out-network-reimbursement-rates-medicalsurgical-servicesState Contracts by the Numbers
… View breakdown of State contracts by agencyauthority or type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/by-the-numbers