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NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… said. “Still, there are risks on the horizon, and Mayor de Blasio’s efforts to find additional savings in the budget …
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
… The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire … 52, and Michael "Bucky" VanValkenburgh, 44, both of West Hurley, were charged with Corrupting the Government and … "First, I want to thank all the constituents in the West Hurley Fire District who spoke up and brought this …
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
… at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and justice that can be achieved when people decide to work together. That hope is Martin McGuinness’ legacy." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessOpinion 91-14
… collecting refuse for village) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§198(9), 209-e(3): A town board, on behalf … to referendum. You ask whether, pursuant to section 119-o of Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, a town … established pursuant to article 12-A of the Town. Section 119-o of the General Municipal Law authorizes "municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller … Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … all who rely upon it. I thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and …
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
… treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the victim was … degree before Judge Jennifer G. Sober in Rensselaer County Court. His sentencing is scheduled for June 18. Diacetis is due back in court for sentencing on May 20. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 89-49
… executor as substitute for a previously named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on … such a proceeding, there is no actual monetary value, the fee charged would be $27.00. This is in reply to your inquiry … by a Surrogate's Court. Specifically, you ask whether a fee is properly imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 or 2 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help … maintain their health, independence and quality of life. DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, … a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience program designed to help individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 91-58
… discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence of … advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is consistent … referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to consistency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care … “By neglecting to properly implement these regulations, New Yorkers may be at risk should a fire or other emergency …
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
… DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from …
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
… the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security Administration Office of … announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and Social Security … County Clerk’s Office in 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State … an extravagant lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State … from the State Comptroller’s Office and the Albany County District Attorney’s Office for their devoted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… documentation related to the purchase. Agencies should submit electronic copies of required supporting documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… population) has more than doubled; and Immigrants from Latin America made up one-third of the city’s immigrant population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyXVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Basis - Financial Plan and Actual - Combined Schedule of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the General Fund and the … BFS reflects a comparison of the original and revised cash basis financial plan with the actual cash receipts and disbursements for the year. The cash basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than … up more than 31 percent since March 31. “Personal income tax collections were robust through May and New York’s … purposes and not to support ongoing expenses.” May tax receipts were $166 million higher than projections for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… with the assistance of the Cohoes Police Department and arrested on October 10, 2025. “Preying on an elderly victim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. The audit covered the period from July 2019 through December 2024. About the Program SUNY operates the EOP, which provides … Expenditures for EOP in State fiscal year 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key Findings Overall, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-program