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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants. It was … at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and justice that can be achieved when people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessOpinion 91-14
… opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures (necessity for referendum) -- Refuse and Garbage (town refuse and garbage district collecting refuse for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to cooperation agreement for refuse collection) … located within the town but excluded from the district for the collection of village refuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Former 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-companyDiNapoli: 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-pensionerOpinion 89-49
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … as substitute for a previously named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on the value of the subject matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a … DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, not-for-profit organizations and county government employees to … to individuals with disabilities and families as they plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special … Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) TOWN LAW, §64(14)(a): A town board by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 92-54
… the designation of a bank as a depository is a "contract" for purposes of article 18 (see General Municipal Law, … provides an exception from the prohibitions of section 801 for contracts entered into prior to the election or … Section 802(1)(h), however, does not provide an exception for renewals of such contracts. Therefore, should the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… of express statutory authority ( Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Kupferman v Katz , 19 AD2d 824, 243 NYS2d 773, affd 13 NY2d 932, 244 NYS2d 217; … moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-70, p 137; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award, the highest award given by … has presented the Guglielmo Marconi Award to an individual for his or her contributions to the nation and record of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award the highest award given by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: 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-regulationsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security … resident, on wire fraud and Social Security fraud charges for stealing over $200,000 of retirement benefits paid to his … death to collect his pension and Social Security payments for more than four years, going so far as posing as his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state … Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering with my Division of Investigations to bring … Office and the Albany County District Attorney’s Office for their devoted collaborative work on this investigation,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsState Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… May 2022 PDF Version The New York State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 was adopted on April 9, … unanticipated revenues. These factors have allowed for a steep increase in spending, both for temporary investments for pandemic-related needs and … and federal aid have led to substantial growth in spending for relief programs new initiatives and expanded commitments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Salary and Fringe rates must be substantiated.) Certified payroll registers Time cards Overtime authorization and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in … resident who was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest share in … a more diverse, skilled and educated workforce is vital for the city and our state to compete and succeed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyXVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… for the General Fund and the major Special Revenue Funds and Notes to Required Supplementary Information - … statements for the general fund and major special revenue funds. The budgetary report presented in the State's BFS … Special Revenue, Debt Service, and Capital Projects Funds. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the fiscal year now $142.3 million higher than … be used to fix New York’s crumbling infrastructure or for other non-recurring purposes and not to support ongoing … May tax receipts were $166 million higher than projections for the month, but were 4.6 percent lower than a year ago, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits … he failed to appear at his initial sentencing scheduled for June. He was located in Cohoes with the assistance of the … Superintendent James, and the Schodack Police Department for their partnership in ensuring the victim received the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. The audit covered the period from July … the EOP, which provides access, support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed … a pre-freshman summer orientation program (summer program) for incoming students and provides support and enrichment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-program