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DiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… “New York state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors … workers.” Shorefront Mental Health Board provides support for treatment and transition programs of the South Beach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesDiNapoli: 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 … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Tina Metz, 54, was arrested by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department and … The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for … Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. “With the concerted efforts of these agencies, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… County Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving … County Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan called the New York Achieving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … therefor. The annual appropriation may be increased to an amount of not more than $10,000 by resolution subject to permissive referendum and to an amount in excess of $10,000 by resolution subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access to … academic and personal information must be protected by school districts,” said DiNapoli. “Each of the districts … to expand the scope of this audit and begin examining school districts from every region of the state.” The school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… Marconi Award, the highest award given by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Prior recipients of this … ambassadors, congress members, astronauts, actors and playwrights. He was presented this award at the … the Guglielmo Marconi Award. I was raised by parents and immigrant grandparents who were deeply proud of being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… have been arrested on an indictment charging them with healthcare fraud, healthcare fraud conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft. … of our citizens, but also exploiting Medicaid and our healthcare systems. The FBI will continue to work with all … have been arrested on an indictment charging them with healthcare fraud healthcare fraud conspiracy and aggravated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… today before the Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court. Today's sentencing follows charges brought against Burlew, who was appointed Highway Superintendent in 1998, detailing a … the Public Integrity Bureau is prosecuting the case, with support from Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz, Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… today before the Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court. Today's sentencing follows charges brought against Burlew, who was appointed Highway Superintendent in 1998, detailing a … the Public Integrity Bureau is prosecuting the case, with support from Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz, Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedXI.2.H Multiyear Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… process a contract extension. This extension requires the approval of the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), if such approval was required for the original contract, and the … solicitation or submitting a contract transaction for approval to discuss the unique circumstances delaying a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2h-multiyear-contractsXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Year (SFY) State Operations appropriations (excluding SUNY and CUNY) that are not reappropriated and the SUNY Stabilization Account appropriations lapse after … Community Projects, Capital Projects, Legislature and Judiciary, and Debt Service appropriations lapse after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… York State Police today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in … entertainment. She was arraigned virtually before City of Middletown Justice Steve Brockett and released on her own … and New York State Police announced that Valerie White of Middletown was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… pandemic as sales tax revenues shrink and state aid is in jeopardy,” DiNapoli said. “This legislation, proposed by … the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in calendar years 2015 through 2021; providing additional options to spend or temporarily transfer moneys in reserve funds for pandemic-related expenses and permitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… should be treated as an allegation. unsealed today in White Plains federal court: VATTER served in the Newburgh Fire … Office. This prosecution is being handled by the Office's White Plains Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney James McMahon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… for their partnership in ensuring the victim received the care he needed and holding accountable the criminals who took … bank foreclosed on his house, power was cut off, and his car was repossessed. The two had their victim living in … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… For example, we observed significant clutter blocking exits, a damaged sink, and unsanitary conditions. In these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed … from July 2019 through December 2024. About the Program SUNY operates the EOP, which provides access, support, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
… Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. Effective Dates: Effective immediately. OSC Actions: … 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026), the maximum fair market value of a vehicle (automobiles, vans, trucks) … method is the most restrictive and cannot be used if the fair market value exceeds set amounts in the year the vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2159-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided