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DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New … She retired choosing the state retirement system’s single life allowance option, meaning at the time of her … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation in the 2015 fiscal year, more than twice the proportion of … in recent years, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “CDTA operates … in FY 2015. This overview of CDTA and profiles of other public authorities are part of Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… including $5,000 from city parking fines, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … as well as utility receipts. “This individual had keys to the cash register and helped herself. It’s unfortunate … agreed with the audit findings and indicated they have already taken a number of steps to address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… has experienced strong population, business and job growth in recent years, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … two-thirds of all apartments are either rent-stabilized or public housing. The median monthly rent increased by 77 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom … 23, 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier … and paratransit services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Partners for Growth (HPG) was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Falsifying Business Records in the … Stevens is also accused of falsifying business records by claiming that she distributed additional festival cash to … continue to hold accountable those who misuse or abuse the public trust." Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthGreen and Growing: Employment Opportunities in New York's Sustainable Economy
In 2019, New York State enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the State’s latest and most ambitious endeavor to reduce the negative environmental and public health impacts of energy use.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/green-jobs-in-new-york.pdfNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address
… Cuomo today set forth a strong agenda for New York State in 2014. His leadership and vision have pushed New York in a … it’s time for New York State to build a new foundation of public trust by enacting campaign finance reform, including the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-governor-cuomos-2014-state-state-addressDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to … with little oversight, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In an effort to … operate more effectively and be more accountable to the public. “My goal is to shed light on these types of entities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyEligibility Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
… eligible for this presumption, you must have been employed by a participating employer of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system on September 11, 2001, and: Participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/eligibility-requirementsOpinion 2006-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Leave Time Generally … a town supervisor may be granted a leave of absence by the town board pursuant to section 92 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Indian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… 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/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, the agency responsible for making sure they get recycled has little knowledge of … will only get worse as use of rechargeable batteries increases.” Rechargeable batteries can contain toxic metals … are required to provide under the law. Between 2017 and 2020, C2R reported collecting 996,149 pounds of rechargeable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health … Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students receive the supports and services that … This mental health crisis has been further compounded by the isolation, disengagement, and instability brought on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In academic year 2022-23, New York State public and private higher education institutions enrolled … enrollment at public institutions decreased in 2022-23 by almost 17 percent compared to 2018-19 and by 19.5 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… 57, Part BB, Laws of 2013) established an alternative to the original Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) … Top) Program Participation and Withdrawal This program is closed to new entrants. Eligibility was limited to … pay by December 15. However, if you owe a graded payment, it cannot be discounted for paying early. Graded payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programHealth Insurance Coverage in New York State
Public policies over the last decade have had a significant impact in reducing the number of uninsured people nationally and especially in New York, where the share of those without health insurance declined to 5.2 percent in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/health-insurance-coverage-in-new-york-state.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to the same period last … financial help to states and local governments hit hard by this virus to avoid severe cuts to critical services.” … 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/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayOpinion 89-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (use … expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties … or loaning their credit to or in aid of any individual or public or private corporation or association (see also Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Opinion 99-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (spreading … proceeding to extend) TOWN LAW, §§206, 206-a: Subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements, a … within the extension. You inquire as to the procedure by which the outstanding indebtedness issued for the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12