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DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the … depositing them in the clerk’s bank account, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, … place over three and half years, were uncovered by the State Comptroller’s office after a referral from town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… Mayor de Blasio’s preliminary executive budget for fiscal year (FY) … Mayor de Blasios preliminary executive budget for fiscal year FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) should improve oversight to … to protect those children, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Children in … are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety of children who are placed in foster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19 Enacted Budget increases funding for education, health care and other programs, but allows … Washington and gives private-sector workers more options for saving for retirement," DiNapoli said. "But I am concerned that the … Fiscal Year SFY 201819 Enacted Budget increases funding for education health care and other programs but allows more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… and New York City Department of Investigation (NYC DOI) Commissioner Mark Peters today announced the … “Today’s conviction sends a clear message: if you use taxpayer funds to line your own pocket, you will face … Scott Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonDiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… The state Dormitory Authority (DASNY) for the past four years overstated the amount of business it … officials have not properly set annual participation goals for minority- and women-owned businesses and need to improve … and authorities are supposed to establish annual goals for MWBE, make a good faith effort to achieve those goals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationDiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… office found that previous reforms have not reduced costs for ratepayers and debt levels continue to rise. DiNapoli … rates, improve service and increase accountability for LIPA ratepayers. “Despite repeated reform efforts, LIPA’s … and commercial customers,” said DiNapoli. “Costs for ratepayers remain too high and an increasing debt load …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityOpinion 91-15
… discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (authority of newly incorporated village to assess park … at which time the developer paid money in lieu of park lands to the town in accordance with Town Law, §277. … of a double toll upon property being developed. In Riegert Apartments Corp. v Planning Board of Town of Clarkstown , 57 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 90-57
… for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from village with service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND … PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for referendum on contract with village having service award program) -- Villages (authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… a prohibited conflict of interest if the town purchases materials in excess of $100 under the State or county … a prohibited conflict of interest if the town purchases materials in excess of $100 under the State or county … subdivisions, without competitive bidding, to purchase materials, equipment and supplies under State contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 93-10
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … LAW, §206-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §24; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(3): A non-charter county must … present on that day is, in the first instance, to be made at local level, subject to terms and conditions of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Opinion 94-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for … improvement of a private road pursuant to Town Law, §200 when it is proposed that the improvement will be financed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… may not be the best way to consider the merits.” The 30-day amendments eliminate proposed separate appropriations … balances, and spending reviews could be bypassed. The 30-day amendments also add language directly to appropriation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or how powerful, and that includes political insiders,” said … Court to a one year conditional discharge, following a plea to one count of Attempted Combination in Restraint of … Attorney General and New York State Comptroller to root out public corruption and abuse in local government. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… He allegedly spent the money on purchases from Amazon and Door Dash among other personal expenses. He was charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr., for allegedly stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean … the New York State Police, he will face the consequences for his actions.” Gaylor Jr., 41, of Olean, was charged with … account, which he then used to withdraw cash and pay for personal expenses. Gaylor Jr. is due back in court on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the … that use an Invitation for Bid (IFB) are eligible for the Quick Contracting program if they meet the prescribed criteria. Section 6.A - Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services … Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… to one to three years in prison and ordered him to make $82,353 in restitution. Mason was convicted of grand … wrote checks to himself, used the department’s credit card to shop at the Waterloo Premium Outlets and stole cash … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… ambulance funds to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her husband’s membership to the New York State … Perry Court by Judge Charles Miller. Conaway was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlement