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DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole … trust by stealing town fees and will be held accountable for her actions," DiNapoli said. "My staff, working with law … Police and Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady for their continuing partnership to combat public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… Mayor de Blasio’s preliminary executive budget for fiscal year (FY) 2019 and its associated financial plan … in 2017, the lowest level in 41 years. The city is on pace for continued job gains in 2018, although growth is expected to slow for the fourth consecutive year as the labor market tightens. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… oversight to ensure that non-profit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other critical functions required to protect … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Children in foster care must be closely looked after by city officials," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… DiNapoli said. "But I am concerned that the budget expands public authority backdoor borrowing and fails to build up … of the state, a 21.5 percent increase over the Executive proposal. The largest change from the Executive proposal is a … to eliminate $1.5 billion in potential increased state tax liability related to the standard deduction, itemized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… executive accused of pocketing taxpayer dollars intended for public services and capital improvements in New York … the state of New York and the United States using her not-for-profit corporation, Angeldocs, Inc. Angeldocs received a … the twelve government grants by filing fraudulent requests for reimbursement and making false statements to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonDiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… The state Dormitory Authority (DASNY) for the past four years overstated the amount of business it … officials have not properly set annual participation goals for minority- and women-owned businesses and need to improve … and authorities are supposed to establish annual goals for MWBE, make a good faith effort to achieve those goals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationDiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today recommended improvement of oversight of the Long Island … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today recommended improvement of oversight of the Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityOpinion 91-15
… the configuration of a road and the location of certain lot lines, but does not increase the number of lots or the … in order to change the configuration of a road and change lot lines of five lots. The proposed new lots, although … approval of the plat; the second time when individual lot owners seek approval of the building plans for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 90-57
… in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from … AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for referendum on contract with village having service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts and … board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts … or stockholder (General Municipal Law, §800[3],[c],[d]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 93-10
… holidays for closing of county offices) LOCAL LAWS -- Public Holidays (determining day to celebrate) COUNTY LAW, … shall be considered as Sunday for this purpose (see also Public Officers Law, §62; cf County Law, §206[3], authorizing … to be transacted at county offices. March 11, 1993 Alan O. Minsker, Esq., County Attorney County of Cattaraugus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Opinion 94-3
… in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) … STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (financing expenses for street improvements against abutting owners); (necessity … is not required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… lower tax collection estimates in the Financial Plan for state fiscal year 2014-15 but increase the Executive’s … of the Division of the Budget (DOB) and could be used for costs incurred before April 1, 2015. The money could also … be transferred to any state agency or public authority for the purposes described. As a result, oversight measures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an elaborate bid-rigging conspiracy that illegally steered multi-million dollar public works contracts for Monroe County to favored and connected companies, resulting in the restraint of competition. The defendants profited from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly … to hold Mr. Galker accountable for his actions.” Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said: “Stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… his personal credit card, most of which funded his private HVAC business, Amazon purchases and payments to Verizon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the … that use an Invitation for Bid (IFB) are eligible for the Quick Contracting program if they meet the prescribed criteria. Section 6.A - Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services … Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and monitoring of procurement contracts as required by law. Auditors found ESDC officials were not in compliance … New York City Transit Paratransit Division - Access-A-Ride Accident Claims (2012-S-12) Federal law requires the MTA to … or less are not all reported as required. Similarly, car service providers did not report accidents as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Department treasurer was sentenced today in Ontario County Court after he stole more than $82,000 from the department … Department treasurer was sentenced today in Ontario County Court after he stole more than $82000 from the department for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… more than $3,000 of ambulance service funds, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The arrest … 2014 and August 2017, Conaway used ambulance funds to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her husband’s membership to the New York State Snowmobile Association. "Conaway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlement