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DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… their continued partnership and diligence in exposing this fraud." Matthew Eckstein, 48, of Syosset, was arraigned … DA Singas said. "Instead of providing the promised risk-free returns, the scammers allegedly squandered the … out of a total of $10 million. Many of the victims are senior citizens who trusted the defendants with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOpinion 91-29
… Associations (use of tax moneys for an eye care plan, hospital telephone and television charges, and gifts); … fire insurance tax moneys to pay for an eye care plan, hospital telephone and television charges, and gifts for all … for the use of a telephone and television during a hospital stay; and a gift for each active firefighter (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Opinion 91-24
… or individuals outside the district (1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-358, unreported; 10 Opns St Comp, 1954, p 52; 4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 83). The provision of service to outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and commissions); (fees and commissions - right of county chief fiscal officer to remit to county, or to waive) COUNTY … Whether the chief fiscal officer of a county who serves as administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 90-12
… 2607: CPLR 2105, which authorizes copies of papers to be certified by an attorney, does not apply to court orders … out of moneys paid into court. CPLR 2607 requires a copy of the court order to be certified by the clerk of … treasurer may pay out court funds upon being served with a copy of a court order, certified by an attorney, authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Opinion 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 92-54
… OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as depository when town supervisor is officer and … of town supervisor who is an officer and stockholder of a bank would have a prohibited interest in the designation of the bank as a town depository, the renewal of town obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Three Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, … Ciera Washington age 35 of the Bronx New York Raven White age 35 of the Bronx and Bryan Otero age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Hoffman … they have been held accountable for their actions.” “The fraud committed by the defendants diverted critical taxpayer … WCHA, a government-funded apartment complex for low-income senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, from 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… from the city and covering up the theft by falsifying city records. “As Dunkirk’s severe financial troubles escalated, … it relates to this and the other case moving through our criminal justice system, that sacred responsibility included … those who breach the public trust accountable for their criminal conduct.” “My office’s reforms were the direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … over $200,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to his deceased … I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his hard work and partnership in combating corruption across the state.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kOther Bulletin No. 68
… 08/02/2022 through 03/30/2023 . Employees with an Employee Status of Active , Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an … the Check Dates listed above. Employees with an Employee Status of Leave of Absence (except with an Action/Reason Code … with the following exceptions: Employees with an Employee Status of Leave of Absence ( except with an Action/Reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-68-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil-serviceOther Bulletin No. 68.1
… 08/02/2022 through 03/30/2023 . Employees with an Employee Status of Active , Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an … the Check Dates listed above. Employees with an Employee Status of Leave of Absence (except with an Action/Reason Code … with the following exceptions: Employees with an Employee Status of Leave of Absence ( except with an Action/Reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-681-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil-serviceLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Fund’s request that ExxonMobil do more to address climate change. "This is an unprecedented victory for investors in … a smooth transition to a low carbon economy. Climate change is one of the greatest long-term risks we face in our … Funds request that ExxonMobil do more to address climate change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… employment and economic growth may present a challenge in the coming months, along with the potential impact of … were nearly $3 billion higher than the same period in SFY 2024-25, reflecting, in part, the 24.9% increase in collections from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarterHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28)
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has established and maintains adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Performance-Based Contract Administration Program and the COVID Rent Relief Program to ensure ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s28.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes. (2020-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61-response.pdfMid-Year Update to the Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Multi-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-22 through 2024-25 (As of September 30, 2021)
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation presents an update to the Corporation’s annual budget for fiscal year 2021-22
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-midyear-update-2021-22.pdf