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DiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… last three years, averaging only 1.3 percent, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … focusing greater attention on the issues that contribute to the financial pressures on local governments and school … this combination of factors has forced school districts to tighten their belts, too many high-need school districts …
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 … 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 … according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Strong job growth, record … tourism revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due …
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 … small, according to preliminary data filed with the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As of March 2nd, 6 … The percentage of school districts initially planning to override …
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 the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Oneida County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kOpinion 91-24
… or individuals outside the district (1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-358, unreported; 10 Opns St Comp, 1954, p 52; 4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 83). The provision of service to outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… guilty plea illustrates the duplicity he presented to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James …
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
… Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social security … Schodack Police Department for ensuring the suspects will be held accountable for their criminal actions, and for …
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
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 92-46
… (Opn No. 87-4, supra ; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-103, p 104). Applying these general principles here, it appears that … competitive bidding requirements (General Municipal Law, §104-b). At a minimum, these policies and procedures must … which furthers the statutory purposes of new section 104-b (General Municipal Law, §104-b[2][2]). The policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 95-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of … and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a "law enforcement purposes" or "prosecution services" … general fund, and used only for law enforcement purposes in the investigation of penal law offenses or for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not meet …
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
… districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without proper … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Student academic and personal information must be protected …
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
… 59th national convention on Saturday. “I am truly honored to receive the Guglielmo Marconi Award. I was raised by … Comptroller of the State of New York, the first Italian American to serve in this position in the state's history. He … Paduli in the Benevento Province. He was named an Honorary Citizen of Paduli and Cavaliere by the Italian Republic. …
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
… ’s office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State … among the various agencies that are part of the Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, as well as …
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
… New York. The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have insurance, penalizes those who suffer from pre-existing … New York The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have insurance penalizes those who suffer from preexisting …
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
… measures. “The city is also being more 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 …
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
… The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials … all other buildings requiring a fire safety and evacuation plan must have a fire safety inspection at least every three … 76 percent of those reviewed, did not have a fire safety plan on file that met the minimum fire code requirements. Of …
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
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-funds