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DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. He agreed to pay full restitution. Sentencing is set for January 8, 2016 in … and audit found. The Comptroller’s office is completing a full audit of the fire district, which serves about 3,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered the gap during an … with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a shortage of more than $14000 that was collected from residents for permits fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the towns bank accounts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … tourism revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due … gaps. The most immediate risk to the city’s finances is the potential impact of the state budget. The executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… best around. We need to look at this as an opportunity to form a renewed bond with the residents and the Fire District … Excavating business. He also allegedly used the tanker to fill ponds, mix concrete and water plants for his wife’s … who had a cleaning contract with the fire district. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland, that peace was realized at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict … and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland that peace was realized at long last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessOpinion 91-14
… board, on behalf of a refuse and garbage district, may contract with villages located within the town but excluded … on behalf of a garbage and refuse collection district, may contract with villages located within the town but excluded … to perform respective functions "one for the other", may contract with the villages to provide refuse collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police … Thomas P DiNapoli Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J DiMartino Jr and New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social … trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a senior citizen who entrusted them to take care of him," … with the necessary treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 89-49
… ACT, §2402: In a proceeding for the appointment of an administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or a successor executor as substitute for a previously named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on the … Procedure Act (SCPA) based on the value of unadministered estate assets when a proceeding is brought for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… expenses.** These include costs for education, health and wellness, transportation and housing, among other expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… of the district to expend annually a maximum of $20,000 to pay for services to promote the district "as the place for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 92-54
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as depository when town supervisor is … of a bank would have a prohibited interest in the designation of the bank as a town depository, the renewal of … No. 89-4, p 10). We reached this conclusion because the designation of a bank as a depository is a "contract" for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… conduct an advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is … an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to … an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… my parents and grandparents would be so very proud of this recognition.” DiNapoli is the 54th Comptroller of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public … The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do their part to keep fire safety a priority,” said DiNapoli. “By neglecting to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Records (1st degree, E Felony) and three counts of Petit Larceny (A Misdemeanor). She was arraigned today before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today announced the arrest and guilty plea of … thank the NYS Comptroller’s office for their work in this investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecuting … located. A call to DiNapoli’s Fraud Hotline led to a joint investigation and the suspension of Ralph Gritman’s pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… his death. In fact, DiNapoli’s office received a change of address form for the father from the U.S. Postal Service in … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsState Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… received historic federal financial assistance and enacted tax increases. Economic performance also surpassed … Percent Change Amount Percent Change Personal Income Tax $53,659 $54,967 2.4% $70,737 28.7% $48,551 -31.4% -$5,108 … in subsequent years. The Enacted Budget also includes two tax measures to incentivize creation of additional child care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysis