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Recommendations Regarding the Draft Report on the Establishment of a Public Power Model for the Operation of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
Section 83-n of the Legislative Law established the Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/recommendations-for-lipa-draft-report.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … D. Underwood today announced the indictments of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez and former … for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, in New York County Supreme Court. Alvarez is also charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… announced that Gerald Munson, a former Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the fire department treasurer, has pleaded guilty to Grand … the theft of more than $300,000 from the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Munson, 64, appeared in Westchester County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro … pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust … Superintendent Steven G James announced that Bridget Brown the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyOpinion 90-2
… EDUCATION LAW, §256: A village may contract with a town public library which was established by the town within which … a village may contract for library services with a town public library which was established by the town within which … 256 of the Education Law authorizes villages and other public entities to contract with the trustees of "a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Career Plan
… Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members covered by Article 11 Sections 375h and 375i Becoming Eligible for a Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – New Career Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/becoming-eligible-benefitDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… will be held accountable for her actions," DiNapoli said. "My staff, working with law enforcement, exposed the money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household expenses, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household expenses State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Visits to selected public facilities including libraries, meeting halls and … when they go to vote, attend a town meeting or use public services,” said DiNapoli. “My office has identified … DiNapoli’s auditors examined nearly 12,000 features at public facilities to identify possible limitations to access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice was … Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 91-50
… notes of the Local Government Assistance Corporation are securities which may be deposited for the release of retained … or his designated representative, of certain classes of securities listed in such section, including bonds or notes … in part, that the bonds and notes of LGAC are: hereby made securities which may be deposited with and may be received by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50DiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… with New York state. “Transparency is the hallmark of good government, and my office strives to provide the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Board of Fire Commissioners. Town Law Section 176(4-a) No authority to create a claims auditing position. City May be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella, and Yates County Sherriff … DiNapoli. “Thanks to our partnership with Yates County District Attorney Casella and Sheriff Spike, Brown’s actions … between the State Comptroller’s Office, the Yates County District Attorney’s Office and the Yates County Sherriff’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… from Gobble Meals. She also used taxpayers’ funds to make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherCyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… and other man-made and natural disasters, threats, fires, and other emergencies. The objective of our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followOpinion 2024-1
… Clause does not prevent municipalities from using public funds to replace privately owned lead water service lines on … funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). 18 A recent news report indicates that the City will likely spend the $2 million of ARPA funds and other grants earmarked for its lead pipe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1