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DiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… events or registered with the electronic notification system (NY-Alert) that tracks those events, potentially … discharges; and the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program, which controls permitted discharges … systems were not registered for the NY-Alert notification system and were not reporting overflow events. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s … District Attorney Hoovler and the New York State Police for their partnership and sending the message that those who … pension benefits will be caught and will face consequences for their criminal actions.” “The theft of public funds is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… that Gina Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… “New York City’s budget outlook continues to improve, and it can use this opportunity to build reserves and take other actions to address future uncertainty. Despite challenges, the city’s economy continues to grow and deliver better than expected tax revenue, supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… significant. The state should build on its efforts to help communities access funding to ensure the success of these … contaminants, climate change, bioterrorism, disadvantaged communities, and replacement of lead water service lines. … is publicly available to track project spending and the communities that have benefitted. In addition to providing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, … minimum requirements needed to establish good practices for protecting people and property from the hazards of fire, … conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to firefighters and other first responders during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… from pre-existing conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this … from preexisting conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… DiNapoli said. “These companies are to be commended for protecting their long term value by committing to diverse … proposals that asked the companies to set measurable goals for increased use or production of renewable energy by … A growing coalition of companies, called RE100, has called for 100 percent renewable energy use and includes Johnson & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… which was $2 billion, or 1.8%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher education costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met … sends the message that there has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, and that those … against more than 60 public officials and their cronies for abusing state funds, and I look forward to continuing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from … enter into written management agreements with agents for management services; these agreements must be approved in … failed to provide a safe and clean living environment for residents, and they misspent funds. Across the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals, or written and verbal quotes, a well-planned … without favoritism. Specifically, officials responsible for purchasing did not: Advertise in the District’s official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His … predators like Devin Zielinski face the consequences for crimes against the elderly.” “Zielinski and his … Attorney’s Office and the Schodack Police Department for ensuring the suspects will be held accountable for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay … thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was held … State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… $222,000. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset … The COO and IT Department staff are responsible for maintaining detailed inventory records. Audit Summary … and up-to-date inventory records to properly account for IT assets. Although the School Board (Board)-adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation from service, represent significant costs for the Village. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37DiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… to $1.2 billion in managed care premiums that were paid for members who may have resided outside of New York. … premiums to his or her managed care plans. Responsibility for preventing enrollment in more than one state lies at both … and ensure New York is only paying Medicaid costs for its residents.” Medicaid members are enrolled through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1550
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2016 PEF Retroactive 2.00% Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not … will be available for agency review after the automatic increases have been processed. All reports will be sorted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1550-april-2016-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-200-salaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1496
… To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the retroactive April 2015 PEF Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not … will be available for agency review after the automatic increases have been processed. All reports will be sorted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1496-april-2015-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-salary-increaseDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-108.2
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2020 DC 37 Retroactive 2% Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not … used to pay the April 2020 DC 37 RRSU Retroactive Salary Increases to eligible employees not processed automatically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-1082-april-2020-district-council-37-dc-37-retroactive-2