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DiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… purchase over a thousand dollars in tires for his personal vehicle, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer … found that Hudson, 40, purchased four tires for a personal vehicle using $1241.36 in rescue squad funds. Investigators … squad, they were not the correct size for use on any squad vehicle and were instead taken by Hudson for use on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Beekman Comptroller Frederick D. Knapp Jr. pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree Friday in Dutchess … corruption. My office routinely advises local governments to follow the money. Sometimes, they follow it too late.” … recreation department. Knapp previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 89-45
… amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning … amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) TOWN LAW, §§27(1), 267(1); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … control over a municipality’s finances with little to no oversight. I would like to thank the State Police and Steuben County District … the villages credit card for personal purchases according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… New York state's Medicaid program is expected to save $7.6 million over the next five years as the result … management services it shouldn't have, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to the work of my auditors, the state has tightened oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsOpinion 92-49
… property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, upon its own motion, may submit a proposition therefor to referendum at a special or biennial town election, if the lease payments are to be paid from moneys appropriated from taxes levied for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-30
… but must disclose any interest in such a contract pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 and should not participate in … entered into a contract with the not-for-profit agency to provide services on behalf of the county. You also ask … with which the county contracts. The statutes relating to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 91-53
… for local law when paying additional compensation to town board members and highway superintendents) TOWN LAW, … on the preliminary budget unless a local law subject to permissive referendum is adopted. (2) A town board member … fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… manageable under current economic conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … city deserves credit for prudently increasing its reserves to hedge against an economic setback. While the out-year … appear manageable, the city should continue its efforts to narrow them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… as important criminal justice reforms and other programs to help New Yorkers. Still, the budget was late and provided … of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to the state's procurement practices to better ensure spending accountability and transparency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 91-31
… is not legally obligated under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the … of rabies by the State Health Commissioner pursuant to Public Health Law, §2140 and authorization by the local health officer to incur such expenses. You ask whether a town is required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… The state collected $153.3 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2015-16, an increase of 2.8 percent from a year earlier, and ended the SFY $1.9 billion higher than initial projections, largely … The state collected $1533 billion in State Fiscal Year 201516 an increase of 28 percent from a year earlier and ended the SFY $19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for political campaigns and a non-school related fundraiser. “The diversion of funds meant to support the education and well-being of students by … the students of the district who they were duty-bound to help, these two defendants allegedly chose to serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… His thefts included checks from the Jewish Communal Fund for local charities and from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed … he will receive a Conditional Discharge sentence. If he does not meet the conditions, his Grand Larceny conviction will stand and he will be sentenced to one year of jail. Galker is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… plan for the redevelopment of the former Domino Sugar factory in Williamsburg, including an increase in the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… Financial Plan released earlier this month, according to the April Cash Report released today by State Comptroller … of the Budget has released a Financial Plan that responds to the April shortfall. The recent tax collections are … that the economy remains unpredictable and we need to be cautious as we look ahead to the remainder of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… good year despite recent economic developments, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … adding jobs in New York City, but it may curtail hiring to bolster profits. We’re hopeful that Wall Street’s robust … result in a good year. The securities industry continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… Monthly Reporting Requirement Pursuant to §107 of the State Finance Law, the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance is required to publish in the State Register, on or before the last day … state officer or board. This includes, but is not limited to agency revenue collection accounts, cash advance accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the … the dates specified may not provide OSC sufficient time to conclude its review prior to the beginning of the SFS blackout period. Guide to … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in restitution and perform 200 hours of … Police for their partnership in helping us bring justice to this case.” “Mr. Volkmann stole funds from the citizens he was sworn to protect and serve as police chief of the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dipping