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DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social … trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a senior citizen who entrusted them to take care of him," … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life … to ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY' and developing this critical savings program that can help provide peace of mind when … DiNapoli's office also oversees New York's 529 College Savings Program. The legislation was sponsored by Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-54
… in the office of town supervisor would have a prohibited COI if a bank in which the appointee is an officer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence … an advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is … an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award, the highest award given by the Order Sons and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award the highest award given by the Order Sons and Daughters …
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 review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, … minimum requirements needed to establish good practices for protecting people and property from the hazards of fire, … conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to firefighters and other first responders during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from the rescue … and DA’s offices, and our State Police investigators for their stellar work in exposing this fraud,” Acting New … and the local community, they will be held accountable for their crimes and prosecuted appropriately.” Thorne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security Administration Office of … announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and Social Security … County Clerk’s Office in 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased … fuel an extravagant lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York …
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
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about record retention … requirements to ensure documentation supporting payments for Accounts Payable and Land Claims processed in the … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about …
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
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, … Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013 …
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
… which requires that a budgetary comparison be included in the financial statements for the general fund and major … special revenue funds. The budgetary report presented in the State's BFS reflects a comparison of the original and … plan to the GAAP basis financial statements is disclosed in the notes to required supplementary information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… from the Enacted Budget, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … was the case in many states. Other findings from the May cash report include: Consumption and use tax collections … higher than last year at the same time. See the May cash report or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. Zielinski was also ordered to pay $115,000 in restitution. Zielinski’s partner in the scheme, Amber …
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
… were for unallowable goods or services, such as for bowling events and amusement park visits. Documentation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programLead Service Line Replacement Program and Lead Service Line Inventory
… significant risk of lead contamination in drinking water. High levels of lead in drinking water can cause serious … damage to the brain and kidneys and an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and cancer. … other initiatives that fund a wide range of water quality projects, including efforts to reduce lead in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/05/lead-service-line-replacement-program-and-lead-service-line-inventoryDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-140
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2025 DC 37 RRSU LLS payment eligibility changes due to the implementation of the Longevity Service payment and to provide instructions for payments not automatically processed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-140-april-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationLead Contamination of State Armories
… guidance, and equipment. In September 2015, the NGB’s Army National Guard (ARNG) issued guidance to all states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… in any fiscal year, to ensure that they are competitively bid and that contracts at $100,000 or more were approved by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments