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DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… original budgets on their websites. All but two, Beacon City School District and Rockville Centre Union Free School … districts (Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School … original budget information that was easy to locate. Three of the 13 districts (Grand Island Central School District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… government workforce levels were most impacted by two key events during this time – the Great Recession of 2007-09 and … said. “But local governments were hard hit by two major events, most recently the pandemic, that have taken their … pandemic enabling them to restore full-time staffing to near pre-pandemic levels in 2022. Despite this, overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… fraud and I thank Broome County District Attorney Battisti for partnering with us to ensure she was brought to justice.” … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have … used the stolen funds to purchase clothing, make other online purchases, and pay her mortgage. A total of 19 monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… the former long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD … Fundraiser fliers for the charity were inserted by school district employees during school hours in envelopes the school district paid for and were mailed using the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… over $230,000 from an elderly victim. “Forcing an elderly man to live in squalor in order to take advantage of him and … due back in court on Dec. 23. Diacetis is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 9, 2025. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerRFQual0001 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… Request for Qualifications Issued by the Office of the State … the services of physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise (“Physicians”). Such Physicians will act as Independent Medical Examiners and will conduct Independent Medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual0001DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… stealing unearned benefits from the state pension fund. Gabriel, who resigned her public office and retired in … stealing unearned benefits from the state pension fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, … first responders and provide a safety net of services for New Yorkers. The federal government needs to provide … 244 percent in April compared to April 2019 leaving many of New Yorks local governments grappling with shortfalls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli announced the arrest of Michelle Asquith, the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant, for allegedly … in making sure she will be held accountable.” “Crimes of this nature directly impact citizens of Rensselaer … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of Michelle Asquith the former Town of Poestenkill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townHispanic Heritage Month Reception
… Assistant Chief of Operations at Port Authority of NY & NJ About Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/hispanic-heritage-monthDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s … clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance … thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in safeguarding public funds.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of former Village of … integrity. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in rooting out … Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… from the New York State Office of General Services as a food service worker in May of 1997 and subsequently received … She then transferred over $20,000 into her personal bank account and into another bank account which she shared with her husband. Kelly and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse communities with one of the … The Jackson Heights area is one of New York Citys most diverse communities with one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City Department of Education (DoE) to … if they are doing enough to ensure schools have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of deadly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… The number of school districts overriding New York’s property … more than half over the past three fiscal years, dropping from 44 school districts in 2012-13 to only 19 in 2014-15, … The number of school districts overriding New Yorks property tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… Retirement System paid to his deceased mother, Yvonne Powell, a New York State pensioner who died in 2009. “Mr. … mother’s estate, failed to notify the Retirement System of Powell’s death. Instead, authorities allege, Cook routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of session enhancing transparency and accountability … emergency, such as those that were not made transparent to the public during the COVID pandemic, as well as those contracts that are … Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of session enhancing transparency and accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the … Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… The shortage of affordable housing is especially hard on elderly New Yorkers, but many … found. The audit examined whether the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC) properly oversee the … The shortage of affordable housing is especially hard on elderly New Yorkers but many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-years