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DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions … "The state is doing a commendable job making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and … Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 … Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 18.2 percent of payroll to 15.5 percent, or about 15 percent. While the … Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease from 24.7 percent of payroll to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs found classrooms with potential fire and safety hazards, toxic … of $850 million. State regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with … oversight of Universal PreKindergarten programs found classrooms with potential fire and safety hazards toxic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… not show that caseworkers contacted children in foster care within the first 30 days of their placement and lacked … and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and … Services (counties). These entities administer the foster care program, including placing children in foster care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and 2012-13, as required by the by-laws. City of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (Westchester County) The city’s boat basin operations are generally operating efficiently. … cost allocations for its enterprise funds including the boat basin fund. Although the cost allocation was updated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… fiscal challenges, including lower revenue targets and possible federal budget and tax changes, according to a report on the state's Enacted … because of uncertainty in Washington, falling revenues, and fiscal practices that obscure the level of spending," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, politics and people. He was tenacious about the issues he was passionate about and was a truly gifted orator. The Democratic Party was … to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I admired his love of public policy politics and people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… continuing concerns regarding revenue volatility, the forecast for a slowing economy and detrimental federal fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… positive outcomes. Three counties did not fully implement CPS program improvement plans to reduce recurrence rates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after … the books,” DiNapoli said. “The ultimate safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsOpinion 88-24
… with maintaining a pond located on the board member's property and used as a part of a town recreation program. … to the prohibition in section 801 for purchases of real property or interests therein, provided the purchase and … acquired a leasehold or other interest in the real property. However, written disclosure of the board member's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and … for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected … for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State Police and DA Callanan, Storrs will be brought to justice.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 89-25
… SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Contracts (for use of excess capacity of sewage treatment plant) -- Financing of … use by town sewer districts); (authority to sell excess capacity in sewage treatment plant) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … and town are examining the possibility of expanding the capacity of the plant to permit additional development in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by … I thank Cayuga County District Attorney Jon E. Budelmann for partnering with us to protect our retirement system." … and attempted computer trespass and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Ms. Green used the public's coffers as her personal bank account. … work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, 30, who plead before Essex County Court Judge Richard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… T. Donnelly announced the son of a state pensioner from Long Island was sentenced to five years’ probation and … T Donnelly announced the son of a state pensioner from Long Island was sentenced to five years probation and ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… these individuals perpetuated a devious scheme to take advantage of a vulnerable pensioner, placing them in … aware of suspicious financial transactions in the victim’s account, the victim’s son and daughter-in-law reached out to … Security Income (SSI) were deposited into the victim’s account. The investigation revealed that the defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with minimal disclosure, … that will help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending lacks key details that would better … receipts. The General Fund balance at the end of SFY 2016-17 was $7.7 billion, approximately $1.7 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… and partnership with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Stone … the public trust. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds