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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… many fire districts fall prey to those who abuse public money for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Such crimes can be … for the misappropriated funds; Adopt detailed policies for investment, procurement and financial oversight; Contract for an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the … This is the fifth expansion of the website, building on DiNapoli’s commitment to increasing government … transparency. “We’ve expanded state spending data on openbooknewyork.com and made it even easier to use. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… State Police, we will make sure that justice is served on behalf of Norwood’s residents.” “I will continue to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… City Fire District that serves residents in the City of Geneva and the Village of Waterloo. While he was chief, from … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreXI.18.A Executive Law Article 15-A- Participation by Minority Group Members and Women with Respect to State Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… authorized the creation of an Office (now Division) of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) to promote employment and … for MWBEs and to eliminate barriers to their participation in state contracts.” 1 Section 313 of the law requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18a-executive-law-article-15-participation-minority-group-members-and-women-respect-stateValue of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,320 active projects valued at $109 billion for 2019, a 3.3 percent, or $3.5 billion, … the New York City IDA provided the lowest net exemptions at $14 per capita, while the Capital District had the highest net exemptions at $92 per capita. Jobs IDAs reported that project operators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decadeDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… than in 2012-2013. The MTA anticipates a fare increase in 2025 as ridership continues to recover to pre-pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… districts that filed their financial reports in time to be scored in SY 2024, 3.3% have been designated as being in a … stress,” the highest category – New Suffolk Common School District (CSD) in Suffolk County and Mount Vernon School District (SD) in Westchester County. Four districts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… accordance with the Climate Act and CES, their plans did not comprise all essential components, including assessing … incorrect calculations, for planning purposes and has not started to address all current and emerging issues that … The costs of transitioning to renewable energy are not known, nor have they been reasonably estimated. Moreover, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2320
… State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, Park Police, and Forest Rangers) in Bargaining Unit 31. Affected … York State Inc University Police Encon Police Park Police and Forest Rangers in Bargaining Unit 31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2320-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseReal Property Portfolio
… State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need … ESD may transfer to a subsidiary any real property for any project to carry out the purposes of growing the … greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability for the State’s public authorities, such as ESD, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioTown of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… period forward to December 31, 2024 to document the change in Town Supervisors (Supervisor). Understanding the Program … TOV funds are used only for the benefit of residents in the portion of the town outside of the village. Consistent with language set forth in New York State Town Law (Town Law), it has been the view …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52Manhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… properly reviewed and approved them. We also reviewed 50 non-payroll disbursements, including 137 invoices, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45Chautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, resigned … duty to the public. I thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… year ending June 30, 2018, resulting from reductions in unneeded reserves in the current year, higher than expected tax collections and … in FY 2018 (the fastest in three years), boosted by a near doubling of capital gains and the strength of the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsOpinion 92-54
… of bonds and notes issued by the town. You state that the individual in question owns less than five percent of the bank's outstanding stock; that the individual's remuneration will not be directly affected by the bank's dealings with the town; and that the individual's duties at the bank do not directly involve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of express statutory authority ( Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Kupferman v Katz , 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Tina … entries that the auditors and investigators have to pour through. This is yet another case where procedures were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… city’s estimate. The city had a large decline in estimated personal income tax payments in December and January. While …
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
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright. David Gutierrez, … meant to protect their community to fund their personal business and lifestyle," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the joint … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probe