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DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… pension and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” … and had no other direct support, received a monthly income of $3,526 for his pension and $2,138 from Social … 2023, a total of $338,000 in pension and Social Security income were deposited into the victim’s bank accounts. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 89-49
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or … executor) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: In a proceeding for the appointment of an administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) … mind 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
… -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special district matters) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not … of $10000 for publicity promotional and other related services to be rendered by a chamber of commerce on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 92-54
… OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as depository when town supervisor is officer and … of town supervisor who is an officer and stockholder of a bank would have a prohibited interest in the designation of the bank as a town depository, the renewal of town obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… 401; Kupferman v Katz , 19 AD2d 824, 243 NYS2d 773, affd 13 NY2d 932, 244 NYS2d 217; Greene v Warrensburg , 90 AD2d 916, 456 NYS2d 873, lv den 58 … 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
… work and determination,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to their love, support and teachings, I achieved my dream of a career …
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 audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials … plans in accordance with the fire code; Keep documented evidence detailing when fire plans and evacuation plans were … in accordance with the fire code and maintain documented evidence of these reviews. The municipalities included in the …
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
… Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General … Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and Social Security fraud charges for stealing over $200,000 of … New York State and Local Retirement System and $87,790 in Social Security benefits. “Timothy Gritman hid his father’s …
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
… who is handling the prosecution of this case. “Building trust in public institutions requires us to hold people accountable when they run afoul of the law, and we … 1991 and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into a bank account jointly held with his daughter, Alayne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… is to provide guidance to agencies about record retention requirements to ensure documentation supporting payments for … record retention policy, oversight agencies’ auditing requirements and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) policies. … payments, and (iii) comply with relevant records retention requirements. For more information regarding the requirements …
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
… (28 percent) has either a bachelor’s degree or a more advanced degree than in the native-born population (43 … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
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
… (BFS) issued by the State of New York include, as required supplementary information, Budgetary Basis - Financial Plan … and the major Special Revenue Funds and Notes to Required Supplementary Information - Budgetary Basis Reporting. This … The BFS issued by the State of New York include as required supplementary information Budgetary Basis Financial Plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… Steven G. James announced that Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social … partner in the scheme, Amber Diacetis, was previously sentenced to time served in jail, ordered to pay $100,000 in …
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
… unallowable or insufficiently supported transactions (of 304) totaling $20,142. Seven of the 10 transactions, totaling … received or the full amount of the expenditure. 16 (4%) EOP students (of 400), assigned to five counselors, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programLead Service Line Replacement Program and Lead Service Line Inventory
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) is administering and monitoring the Lead Service Line … and being used by municipalities effectively and only for allowed purposes, and whether the water utility inventory … To determine whether DOH is administering and monitoring the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/05/lead-service-line-replacement-program-and-lead-service-line-inventoryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086
… bulletin is to provide agency payroll offices with new direct deposit guidance and action steps to comply with … 442 of the Laws of 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772. Background Per Chapter 442 of the … bulletin is to provide agency payroll offices with new direct deposit guidance and action steps to comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2086-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086.1
… bulletin is to provide agency payroll offices with new direct deposit guidance and action steps to comply with … 442 of the Laws of 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772. Background Per Chapter 442 of the … bulletin is to provide agency payroll offices with new direct deposit guidance and action steps to comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20861-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years … NYCSSS is delivering the quality of services for which it was contracted. DOE currently has tools that capture … to contact potential vendors ahead of awarding a contract, it allowed only 5 business days for any interested parties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightLead Contamination of State Armories
… York’s military forces, including the New York National Guard. The Department of Defense (DOD) National Guard Bureau (NGB) acts as a federal authority over the New York National Guard, and provides them with federal resources, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armories