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Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, politics and people. He was tenacious about the issues he was … to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I admired his love of public policy politics and people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… aid for community colleges. Single-use plastic carry-out bags will be banned, with certain exceptions, for most retail … counties are authorized to adopt a 5-cent charge for paper bags used by such stores, with any resulting funds going to … the charge to pay for programs encouraging use of reusable bags. The budget eliminates $59 million from the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Livingston , Niagara , Oneida , Rockland , Saratoga , Ulster and Washington . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … of Dutchess Livingston Niagara Oneida Rockland Saratoga Ulster and Washington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and … to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by … books,” DiNapoli said. “The ultimate safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. I thank …
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 Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief … $101000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 89-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … SEWER SYSTEMS -- Contracts (for use of excess capacity of sewage treatment plant) -- Financing of (permissible means of … Concerning the expansion of a sewage treatment plant currently owned and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
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 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Ms. Green used the public's coffers as her personal bank account. … work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, 30, who plead before Essex County Court Judge Richard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. was sentenced before Judge Colin O’Donnell in Nassau County Court. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police … the State Comptroller’s Office, Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office, and Schodack Police Department for their … DiNapoli’s Office, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Police Department, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… how funds will be allocated, how recipients are selected or what public benefits are expected. Additionally, … growth. Examples of such spending include use of tobacco settlement funds to pay for Medicaid costs, estimated … amounts – all to be issued by public authorities without voter approval. Authorizations besides those for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… can be deterred by proper oversight. The first line of defense is checks and balances, even in the smallest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… the ninth grade earn a high school diploma at the same rate as children in the “economically disadvantaged” subgroup of students. For 2013, the graduation rate was 40 percent for migrant students, which was well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the … District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held … announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln for stealing nearly $4000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… costs to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise at a conference at the Montauk … costs are clear,” DiNapoli said. “And lavish parties with alcohol, cruises and extra guests are not allowable. State … picnic. While at the resort, PSCH charged $10,723 for alcohol, $5,064 for extra guests, $13,378 for post-conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… be used wisely in this shifting economic landscape, and I am pleased the Governor has continued her promise to … high debt burden and how it hinders our future, which is why I proposed a roadmap for reform to impose meaningful … limits on debt and ban backdoor borrowing. This proposal can serve as the basis for discussion and action to give more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalX.2 Guide to Vendor Management Policies – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) with vendors that have been successfully registered in the Statewide Vendor File and have valid New York State Vendor IDs. Business Units must … in the Statewide Financial System SFS with vendors that have been successfully registered in the Statewide Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x2-guide-vendor-management-policiesXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section outlines the procedures to be followed by a State agency to execute the transfer of the rights, … or organization. Agency contract managers should be aware of all transfers under a contract and that their … assignment in such case, the agency must verify and document that the transfer will not operate to frustrate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… “Ms. Smoulder betrayed the students she was obligated to serve by stealing money that they raised themselves to help … to promote the education and morale of all students and to finance extracurricular activities. Those funds are collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-school