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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… not been withheld. DiNapoli also reported: The 2017 bonus pool for securities industry employees who work in New York … reach an estimated $31.4 billion. The growth in the bonus pool likely benefitted from changes in the federal tax code … York City makes up about three-quarters of the statewide pool for finance and insurance. New York City's budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for … more than $50,000 in goods and services from the town. The indictment charges that Burlew stole the money by submitting … vouchers for payment to the Town of Erin. “This indictment shows that nobody is above the law – a principle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… today. The Fund invested in 5LINX through its In-State Private Equity Program, which seeks profitable investments in New … Program delivers positive results for the Fund and for our local communities,” said DiNapoli. “The program has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… that lead to stable, high-demand careers in teaching, healthcare, and social work. These are the professions that … off, the loss is not only fewer degrees, but a weakened talent pipeline that undermines regional economies, cultural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… DiNapoli made 12 recommendations to DOH to collect the unclaimed rebates and improve its processes to maximize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… would be returned after a two-year waiting period with an additional four-percent interest, similar to a … principal and interest, but Eckstein stopped communicating with her. An NCDA investigation was started in November 2017 … the victims are senior citizens who trusted the defendants with their retirement savings. In total – at least 40 victims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty … The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4100 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a shortage of more than $14,000 … that was collected from residents for permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank … was arrested by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department and charged with one felony count of filing a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, … federal budget cuts and slower economic growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… Attorney Holley Carnright said. Hurley Supervisor John Perry stated, "First, I want to thank all the constituents in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland, that peace was realized at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict … and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland that peace was realized at long last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller … pending charges of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree. Chris Emmons pleaded guilty before Judge Karen Brandt Brown …
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
… York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His co-defendant in this caretaker scheme, Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old … York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 89-49
… executor as substitute for a previously named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on … such a proceeding, there is no actual monetary value, the fee charged would be $27.00. This is in reply to your inquiry … by a Surrogate's Court. Specifically, you ask whether a fee is properly imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 or 2 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one's financial security and long-term care can put a financial strain on … without jeopardizing their eligibility for many important disability-related benefits. I want to thank County Executive … must be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), be blind, have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 92-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether a prospective appointee for a vacancy in the office of town supervisor would have a prohibited COI if a bank in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … site within the city. It has been consistently held in this State that a municipality may not submit a question …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… New York. It is with great pride that I accept this high honor, and I know my parents and grandparents would be so …
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
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three … A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulations