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DiNapoli: 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-arrestNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, … in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the municipal work force, higher costs for debt service …
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-probeOpinion 91-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures … referendum. You have informed us that the district in question was established pursuant to article 12-A of the … Law authorizes "municipal corporations and districts", in addition to any other general or special powers, to enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect … it. I thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was … to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James said. “The disruption of this act serves as a reminder …
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
… District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty … my partnership with Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police Superintendent James and the Schodack Police Department, the people who committed this heinous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 89-49
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or successor … ACT, §2402: In a proceeding for the appointment of an administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or a successor executor as … unadministered estate assets when a proceeding is brought for the appointment of an administrator cta administrator dbn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49Opinion 92-33
… v Daby , 129 Misc 2d 879, 494 NYS2d 279). Separate and apart from the specific authority contained in the park … program to promote the county as a convention site falls within the professional services exception ( Schulz v … when a contract for publicity and promotional services falls within the professional services exception to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 91-58
… issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… the highest award given by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Prior recipients of this award include a U.S. President, ambassadors, congress … parents and immigrant grandparents who were deeply proud of being Italian Americans and believed that success would be …
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
… or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released today by State … or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities hospitals hotels preschools libraries …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from … investigation,” Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka said. “Comptroller DiNapoli and his skilled and …
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
… in 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. In September 2017, … time his Medicare benefits were ever used. The father and son shared a joint bank account where Ralph’s retirement …
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
… Soares and the New York State Police for partnering with my Division of Investigations to bring her to justice. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output and nearly twice the level … 2000, according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also …
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
… The Basic Financial Statements (BFS) issued by the State of New York include, as required supplementary … of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the General Fund and the major Special Revenue Funds and Notes to … revenue funds. The budgetary report presented in the State's BFS reflects a comparison of the original and revised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… include: Consumption and use tax collections totaled $2.4 billion through May 31, an increase of 1.7 percent from … local assistance programs totaled $14.4 billion and was 2.1 percent, or $296.6 million, higher than last year and … totaled $3.1 billion through May 31, which was $63.2 million less than planned. Debt service totaled $420.5 …
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
… in this despicable case of elder abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police …
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
… support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed despite poor academic … both the Guidelines and the State Education Law and that documentation is adequate. During the Fall 2023 semester, EOP … the campuses’ use of EOP funds and maintenance of adequate documentation for program-related expenses and services. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… developments often enter into written agreements with agents for management services, which must be approved in writing by HPD. The managing agents of Mitchell-Lama developments are required to maintain … invoices or canceled checks We estimated that managing agents were unable to collect $327,514 in unrealized rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments