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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central Islip Union Free School District , Fort Ann Central School District … processing and paying payroll could occur. Central Islip Union Free School District – Claims Audit Process (Suffolk … the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Central Islip Union Free School District Fort Ann Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… had to occur three times to qualify as bullying, that an incident might be minimized to protect a college-bound … regulations state bullying may be “a single verified incident or a series of related verified incidents.” This has … inconsistent understanding among staff, which influenced incident reporting. Incidents recorded in DoE’s online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… (CSD) in Suffolk County and Mount Vernon School District (SD) in Westchester County. Four districts were designated as … “susceptible to fiscal stress.” In addition, DiNapoli’s report found 22 districts to be chronically stressed, having … (New Suffolk CSD, Harrisville CSD, and Mount Vernon SD). Four school districts (East Ramapo CSD, New Suffolk CSD, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… in New York City more, although the city expanded the Fair Fares program recently to discount the cost of transit for … to monitor mobility trends, the expansion of the Fair Fares program providing low-cost MTA service for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… undermining the strength and competitiveness of New York’s higher education sector and the social and economic benefits … York has long benefited from outstanding institutions of higher education that serve as anchors for our communities, … federal government’s historic partnership with America’s higher education institutions as a driver of progress." CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan … that Ross and Lieber, together with former Met Council CEO William Rapfogel and others, stole approximately $9 million … to this scheme have pleaded guilty. In July 2014, William Rapfogel was sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… DiNapoli said. Tax collections outpaced the city’s initial forecast by nearly $1.5 billion in FY 2018, driven by … gains and the strength of the city’s economy. Revenue is forecast to rise by nearly $1.1 billion, $817 million more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsDiNapoli Releases Profile of State's Economic Development Agency
… the Empire State Development Corp. (ESDC) that found there is minimal financial information for many of its 168 … these programs are achieving desired results.” This report is part of the Comptroller’s efforts to promote transparency … and local economic development programs. DiNapoli’s office is also currently auditing ESDC’s oversight of the vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-releases-profile-states-economic-development-agencyNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… 2017 for the second consecutive year and the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City jumped 17 percent … generated more than one-fifth of all private sector wages paid in the city. DiNapoli estimates that nearly 1 in 10 jobs … DiNapoli's office releases an annual estimate of bonuses paid to securities industry employees who work in New York …
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
… that nobody is above the law – a principle that has guided my office in aggressively prosecuting over 50 individuals in … can rest assured that auditors and investigators from my office will continue to partner with Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… New York Daily News on how new federal policy changes to lending undermines college access for students in New York: … the most significant overhaul of federal student lending since the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act, … New York Daily News on how new federal policy changes to lending undermines college access for students in New York …
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
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and processes, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
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
… bogus online portal showing fabricated investment growth," DA Singas said. "Instead of providing the promised risk-free … any victims of this scheme to contact my office." DA Singas said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly … professional, is encouraged to contact the Nassau County DA's Financial Crimes Bureau at (516) 571-2149. Senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… expose this scheme and hold this official accountable.” Michael Denardo,38, of Wallkill, pleaded guilty to grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Debra Kelley … resigned after 26 years of county employment and admitted to stealing the cash between 2012 and 2017. She agreed to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and … to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Tina Metz, 54, was arrested by the Wyoming County … The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … and slower economic growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … tourism revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingNew 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
… would not be subject to referendum. April 19, 1991 John A. Paider, Esq., Chief Deputy Town Attorney Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… over to the company, Emmons had pocketed the Kartway’s profits. The investigation also found that Emmon’s father, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-company