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DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its contract by charging parents … programs,” DiNapoli said. “Young men and women looking for work or for an afterschool program were shortchanged. DYCD needs to … York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth violated its contract by charging parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… Stewart-Cousins today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … DiNapoli. “This money has been turned over to my office for temporary safe-keeping, and we want to return it as soon … “This initiative is an example of good government working for the people,” said Senator Stewart-Cousins. “I wanted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from taxpayers, including bonuses that were … referred our findings to the State Education Department for recovery of this money.” Gingerbread is a not-for-profit organization that provides center-based (full-day, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… revenue this year, while providing increased funding for education, health care and mass transit, according to a … concerns regarding revenue volatility, the forecast for a slowing economy and detrimental federal fiscal policies … (MTA). On-budget revenue actions include extension for five years of the top Personal Income Tax rate on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: 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
… -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL … with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their … reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to your letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose Company, for theft of $18,772 from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft … District Attorney Ritts and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold him accountable and … Attorney James Ritts said, “ At a time when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… enacted federal budget law, upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since … institutions of higher education that serve as anchors for our communities, employing tens of thousands of people, … student aid, international student enrollment, and support for research threatens the ability of these institutions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyOpinion 89-6
… A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal Law belongs to … a conviction under section 190.60 of the Penal Law for Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree would properly be … such as the Supreme Court, unless a special provision for the collection of a fine has been "otherwise made by law" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli: 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 Minerva, pleaded guilty to fourth degree … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public … to pay restitution and fees. She is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 11. "I commend the Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 93-9
… member of association to receive benefits); (use of money for scholarship program) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The … The scholarships must be available to all firefighters for whose benefit the Association was established, without … fire insurance tax moneys, or the interest earned thereon, for the purpose of providing college scholarships to high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new … analysis. The city’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2012 included account … alerted them to the impending financial crisis. The books for the 2013 fiscal year were not closed as of June 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Enacted Budget increases funding for education, clean water, affordable housing and other … decisions in Washington may force tough fiscal choices for the state and raise new questions for local governments and nonprofits that rely on state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. … to include five modules: State Spending includes data for major spending categories for state agencies and some authorities; Contracts includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… in public funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she … audit report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pulteneyno2.pdf . … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us, or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… pleaded guilty to the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign … he is now a convicted felon and has been held accountable for his crimes. I thank District Attorney Carville and the State Police for their partnership in rooting out public corruption.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… This Act provides for the efficient and regular distribution of information of … to the federal awarding agencies and grant recipients for uniform, systematic and periodic collection of information for all federally financed domestic assistance programs. … This Act provides for the distribution of information of federal domestic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedDiNapoli Statement on the Election of John Flanagan as Leader of the New York State Senate
… Senate needs to move forward. As an experienced advocate for New Yorkers, John Flanagan can help the State Senate … Senate needs to move forward As an experienced advocate for New Yorkers John Flanagan can help the State Senate carry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-statement-election-john-flanagan-leader-new-york-state-senateDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… Authority’s (CDTA) reported overtime payments accounted for 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “CDTA operates a vital service for Capital Region residents, employers and educational … of total revenues and expenses. CDTA’s salaries and wages for the year ended March 31, 2015 totaled $36.5 million or 38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growing