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Mohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… New York's Mohawk Valley region faces economic challenges and population … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Mohawk Valley has lost some industries and employers over the past … Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida and Schoharie in the Mohawk Valley. With 432,612 residents, the largely rural area is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… New York state's first PIT check-off program, Return a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for … had slower spending during the more recent period – the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center Fund and the Autism … In SFY 1988-89, the one check-off in existence, Return a Gift to Wildlife, collected over $1.8 million. In comparison, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… A Staten Island preschool special education provider, Gingerbread … to provide these programs to children throughout Staten Island and neighboring boroughs. During the 2012-13 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… in additional revenue this year, while providing increased funding for education, health care and mass transit, … to the Executive Budget. Those changes include additional funding for educational opportunity programs and a 3.5 … in additional revenue this year while providing increased funding for education health care and mass transit according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… first degree, all felonies. He was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned at a later date. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… grant to support after-school programs for middle school children. Russell was sentenced to one year in … money that was meant to support after-school programs for middle school children in our Bronx community. The defendant, … federallyfunded grant to support afterschool programs for middle school children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was … wrote herself extra paychecks and used district funds to buy tools for her husband’s business. To read the final audit … . Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsOpinion 91-35
… -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (amount of salary increase … the chief's immediate subordinate within the department, a lieutenant. You state that the sergeant is a permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Opinion 90-62
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … perform the duties of his office is entitled to continue in office and receive his salary, unless the superintendent … unable to perform his duties is entitled to remain in office and receive the salary fixed by the town board for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 94-13
… collective bargaining or confidentiality requirements, a municipality may monitor compliance with the employment … or wages until the disability ceases. Section 207-a(1) also provides that the municipality or fire district is … right to receive payment under section 207-a is a vested property interest protected by constitutional due process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in federal fiscal policies constitute the greatest risk to the city since the Great Recession," DiNapoli said. "New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 92-43
… and services of maximum quality at the lowest possible cost under the circumstances, and to guard against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 93-11
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Outstanding Indebtedness" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §109-b[6][c]) GENERAL … purchase contract is deemed to be existing indebtedness for purposes of determining the political subdivision's power … art VIII, §4). Section 104.00(a) defines "indebtedness", for purposes of calculating the limitations under that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… guilty to fourth degree grand larceny, official misconduct and tampering with public records, after an investigation and audit found she stole thousands of dollars from the town, … as her personal bank account. Thanks to our investigators and auditors, this fraud was exposed." DiNapoli said. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing … to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 62, was sentenced in Genesee County Court to … payment to the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association. Snow pleaded guilty last year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the … on fund balance to finance operations. “The city of Lockport’s accounting records are in such poor condition that … severity of their fiscal problems,” DiNapoli said. “Now, Lockport has to make some difficult choices to address its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for that. On the positive side, a timely budget was enacted … of dollars in new debt and lump sum appropriations for the Executive and Legislature to use at their discretion, … Budget makes some of the settlement dollars available for infrastructure projects, including the Tappan Zee Bridge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or … and made it even easier to use. The public will now have more information at their fingertips to help follow … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Ireland have provided a solid return and that’s good news for the 1.1 million working and retired members of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… "My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family as they … My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughter