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Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his … $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was elected treasurer of the PFD in 2013. From in or about December 2013 to in or about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational … lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 … 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… crisis and I join him in seeking solutions that will let all New Yorkers breathe a little easier." New York City … as East Harlem to continue working collaboratively with all stakeholders to address and manage this chronic health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage violations. “This company … right now and the state should make certain that it puts public projects into the hands of companies that will follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorBaldwin Public Library – Payroll (2013M-335)
… - [pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Library had effective internal controls … 30, 2013. Background The Baldwin Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The Library is … salaries and wages, and they received only the benefits to which they were entitled. However, we determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/baldwin-public-library-payroll-2013m-335Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury … in 2001 to preserve the beauty and health of Lake George by coordinating state and federal grant funds. Decker worked … must be held accountable. We cannot stand by while the public trust is so blatantly violated. I commend the efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State September 2021 PDF Version Message from the … had shifted to distance learning at least partially by the end of March 2021. Among working households, 41 … funding sources; and establishing interim metrics and a public reporting schedule to ensure accountability for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last … to step up and provide financial help to those hit hard by this virus. Without action, communities may need to make … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyOpinion 91-49
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … highway, by private sale, to either the adjoining owner or another party and, if so, whether the sale may be approved … 6 provides that unneeded county real property may be sold or leased only to the highest responsible bidder after public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… has committed an additional $50 million for investments in New York State-based companies through its In-State … today. Investments made from this money will be overseen by Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund … New York State Common Retirement Fund, the third largest public pension plan in the United States with more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… Development Agencies (IDAs) reported $715 million in net tax exemptions in 2016, up almost 3 percent from 2015, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report … state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsOpinion 92-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (authority of town to regulate traffic on private roads in residential … contains residential subdivisions at various stages of development. In many instances, the roads within a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… A. Brown today announced that a self-described investor in Island Child Development Center, once one of New York … intended for special needs preschoolers was instead used by Daniel Laniado to buy diamonds and stock his private … three co-defendants," said District Attorney Brown. "The public funds provided to Island Child Development Center were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… Noise complaints to New York City's 311 system rose from approximately 200,000 to about 384,000 between 2010 and … City a less noisy and healthier place in which to live." From 2010 through 2015, New Yorkers made 1.6 million noise … more than half (895,598) concerned addresses with 10 or more complaints. Over the six year period, the DEP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeOpinion 98-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (county coroner paid by county for burial of public assistance recipients) COUNTY CORONER -- Conflicts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Opinion 90-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Library Trustees (increase in … (2): Although the town board appoints the trustees of a public library, the trustees are empowered to increase their … authority to increase the number of trustees and, if so, by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Opinion 92-52
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Municipal Cooperation (joint investments by municipalities and public authorities) MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-father