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DiNapoli: 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-probeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… "Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants. It was through his transformative leadership, and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern … Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained … the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsLead Service Line Replacement Program and Lead Service Line Inventory
… in drinking water. High levels of lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in both adults and children, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/05/lead-service-line-replacement-program-and-lead-service-line-inventoryOpinion 91-14
… for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to cooperation agreement for refuse collection) REFUSE AND … resolution authorizing the contract would not be subject to referendum. You ask whether, pursuant to section 119-o of Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… safeguard information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – … significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials were unable to provide … $222,000. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… overtime are not adequately documented or supported, there is an increased risk the Village may provide compensation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… before Judge Karen Brandt Brown of Oswego County Court. He is scheduled to appear again on May 22, 2026. Since taking … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint …
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
… victim is in a safe and secure environment.” “This was a case of abuse of trust and greed. The defendants scammed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… for unallowable goods or services, such as for bowling events and amusement park visits. Documentation for the three other transactions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programOpinion 89-49
… c.t.a. (issuance of letters of administration with the will annexed) when no person or an ineligible person … clear statutory language. This result is also consistent with the more definite fee provisions contained in section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… free provided the funds are used for qualified disability expenses.** These include costs for education, health and wellness, transportation and housing, among other expenses. Users can access funds in several ways, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… FUNDS -- Publicity Fund (maximum amount appropriated to in town); (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of … to $3,000 annually therefor. The annual appropriation may be increased to an amount of not more than $10,000 by … for publicity, promotional and other related services to be rendered by a chamber of commerce on behalf of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 92-54
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions … LAW, §60.10: A prospective appointee to fill a vacancy in the office 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 …
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 … issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence … Whether a city may conduct an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… He was presented this award at the organization’s 59th national convention on Saturday. “I am truly honored to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… for the next fiscal year, helping the city balance its FY 2025 executive budget, according to a report released today … average of more than $200 million annually beginning in FY 2025. New York City has generated substantial savings from … net savings of $2.6 billion in FY 2024, $2.3 billion in FY 2025, and an average of nearly $2.2 billion in the out-years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care … while all other buildings requiring a fire safety and evacuation plan must have a fire safety inspection at least … requirements. Of those, 44 (46 percent) did not have an evacuation plan on file that complied with the fire code. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in … individuals in the nation,” DiNapoli said. “Now that the federal continuous coverage requirements have ended, the … emergency continuous coverage requirements enacted by federal legislation. These requirements prevented states from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… since then. By 2022, federal funding had increased 635% to $2.7 billion. New York City Leads the Way The … of a county’s population, the highest share is in Jefferson County, with 13%. Analysis Reductions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-york