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DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the … those individuals willing to engage in fraudulent acts.” Michael D. Calarco, Wayne County District Attorney said, “I … Thomas P DiNapoli Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… AND DEPARTMENTS In an opinion dated June 9, 1980 (1980 Op Atty Gen 81), the Attorney General of the State of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… and the New York State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has … own health insurance premiums at the town’s expense. “Ms. Henry took advantage of her public position to have the … in ensuring that all village employees cooperated fully.” Henry, 59, of Chatham paid $3,586 in restitution for scamming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… educators act selfishly. Once again, it has been a pleasure to work with our great Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New … in any form, and we thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office for their … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state … a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State Comptroller. ROAs are documents in … the arrest of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel for allegedly stealing unearned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of … To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… cards, make retail purchases, and to pay for online video games. Haven’s predecessor at the hose company was convicted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, including child protective services, foster … is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New York State. As of March 1, 2021, CONNECTIONS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of all rent registration records, ORA responds to owner and tenant applications, inquiries, and complaints … in baseless court proceedings. Non-compliance is when an owner fails to comply with an order by not taking corrective … settlements or substantial fines and penalties against the owner. If owners are found to be in violation, they could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9DiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… companies, Dean Foods and H&R Block , recently adopted disclosure of their corporate political spending after the … have agreed to our request deserve commendation. Without disclosure, shareholders have no way of knowing whether a … company's own bottom line and long-term value." DiNapoli's disclosure proposals asked the companies to report their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… majority vote in support of our proposal by adopting a disclosure policy. Without disclosure shareholders have no way to evaluate whether their … writes and endorses model legislation. DiNapoli has made disclosure of political spending a top shareholder priority. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Labor law violations, such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and … is needed, the department must do more to ensure labor violations in New York City are addressed promptly.” In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of … criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over two years. As a result, most 16- and 17-year-old offenders are now adjudicated through procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department … fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In July 2013, DHS contracted with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. … $44 million. During the COVID-19 pandemic, per DHS directives, Myrtle operations were moved to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/05/20/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopOpinion 88-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (mayor's purchase of real … Whether a prohibited conflict of interest would arise if the mayor of a village in his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Opinion 88-44
… Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a contract which is not prohibited … that there is no prohibited conflict of interest in this case, the town's code of ethics should be consulted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44Opinion 88-75
… ask whether your law firm may represent a city in complex litigation under the following circumstances. You state that … Whether your law firm may represent a city in complex litigation under the following circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Opinion 97-19
… of the insurance agency which was the successful bidder for the fire district's insurance business would have a … fire district business and that the firm was the agent for the fire district prior to the treasurer's election to office. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the treasurer owns 5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19