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DiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, … indicated that they will seek an override of the tax cap. Last year, 3.5 percent, indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced today that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s … County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … to deter such similar illegal conduct.” “Mr. Emmons’ guilty plea illustrates the duplicity he presented to cheat …
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
… was a case of abuse of trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a senior citizen who entrusted them to … live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our members, Comptroller DiNapoli, the Rensselaer County District … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… for properly maintaining Penn Station and the four East River tunnels that connect Manhattan to Long Island." In … late, canceled or terminated because of problems with the East River underwater rail tunnels between Manhattan and Long … by 72 percent since Superstorm Sandy. Problems with the East River tunnels were responsible for nearly one-fifth of …
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
… information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this audit and begin … school districts reviewed were: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District, Indian River Central School District, Lowville Academy and Central 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
… and immigrant grandparents who were deeply proud of being Italian Americans and believed that success would be achieved … the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York, the first Italian American to serve in this position in the state's … named an Honorary Citizen of Paduli and Cavaliere by the Italian Republic. While in the State Assembly, DiNapoli …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji … (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State Police. “Ms. Bradshaw thought she … to my partnerships with District Attorney Nneji, the FBI, and the State Police, her scheme was exposed and she has been …
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 … 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 …
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
… supporting upward revisions in spending. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is now expected to exceed $115 billion, up from …
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
… in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do their part to keep fire safety a priority,” said DiNapoli. … supports its code enforcement activities. Buildings that contain an area of public assembly must be inspected each … that officials from five municipalities in the sample do not review or approve fire plans or evacuation plans. …
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-fundsXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in a department, for personal services, maintenance and operation, for submission to the comptroller for audit, … of an agency where the State of New York is a party, and Vendor responsibility determinations for the agency’s … for correctional facilities, the Superintendent; and for mental hygiene facilities, the Director. OSC …
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
… by business unit. Where transactions entered by users do not balance by Fund, system-generated entries will be … to establish which Funds are classified as STIP eligible, what Business Unit is the ‘owner’ agency of the fund, whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, the state should examine both the … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about record retention … Claims processed in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is readily available to the Office of the State Comptroller … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… personal purchases, including fast food, liquor, clothing, gas and entertainment. She was arraigned virtually before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement today in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli made the following statement today in response to the US Securities and Exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… any specific guidelines issued regarding the programs such as Budget Bulletins or Agency Implementation Plans. Process … that do not create a significant likelihood of disguised pay. Length-of-service achievement awards, other than very … will be allowed for the honored employees and a guest of their choice and appropriate agency officials. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… The number of jobs, businesses and people living in Washington Heights and Inwood have reached record levels, … but low household incomes and a shortage of affordable housing are challenges, according to an economic snapshot … research that is invaluable to promoting economic growth in Washington Heights and Inwood. This report will help us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshot