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DiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income tax forms, but too much of this money remains unused … Currently, there are ten causes that New Yorkers can support through personal income tax check-offs, including … and the Volunteer Firefighting and EMS fund. DiNapoli’s office recently looked at whether spending had improved from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Dryden Central School District , New Rochelle City School District , Port Jefferson Union Free School District and the Portville Central School District . … his office completed audits of the Dryden Central School District New Rochelle City School District Port …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 91-54
… -- Taxes and Assessments (authority of village to impose a tax on renters of real property); (authority of village to impose a tax on rents paid by tenants of real property within the village) TAXES -- Occupancy Tax (authority of village to impose on renters of real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-54Opinion 95-13
… on the bonds, irrespective of whether the bonds have a "call" provision. These excess proceeds may not be used for … and interest on the bonds, if the bonds do not have a "call" provision. Local Finance Law, §165.00 governs the … all bond issues, irrespective of whether the bonds have "call" provisions. In the case of non-callable bonds, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, pleaded guilty to fourth degree … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public … to pay restitution and fees. She is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 11. "I commend the Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with falsifying his time … Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with falsifying his time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village … for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between … Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said, “This arrest should serve as a reminder that those who choose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… actionable and accountable. DiNapoli recommended setting concrete goals for each objective; identifying obstacles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were not paid in a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid … were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… P. DiNapoli. However, tax collections of $4.7 billion in October were 13.8 percent higher than those of October … May, but $57.3 million higher than projections included in the Mid-Year Update to the Financial Plan, issued by the … initial projections. DOB again reduced projections for PIT in the Mid-Year Update. "With personal income taxes falling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… Councilman Ruben Wills and the convictions of former state Senator Shirley Huntley and former executives of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… and over budget post-9/11 security program, according to a progress report released today by State Comptroller Thomas … improvements, the first phase of its capital program is still not finished, more than twelve years after September 11, 2001. The sharp reduction in federal funds for transit security over the past four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman … sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's … sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $14 million from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementStatement From New York State Comptroller DiNapoli on New York City's Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget
… ahead and I urge caution in tracking revenue and making swift adjustments if needed. “The plan includes an increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2027-preliminary-budgetOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (Follow-up)
… 2011, DHS contracted with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC), a City-based not-for-profit organization, to provide … million. During the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2019, BRC claimed $23.6 million in reimbursable expenses for the … DHS is responsible for monitoring its contract with BRC to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee-followOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Office of Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) mission is to serve New York’s public by promoting the … our children, families, and communities. Toward this end, OCFS, through its Division of Juvenile Justice and … limited-secure facilities, and one non-secure facility. OCFS must ensure that these facilities are operated in good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities-followDiNapoli and Ulster Co. DA Nneji: Owner of Ulster Co. Medical Transportation Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1 Million in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… part of the joint investigation, DiNapoli’s investigative team and the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office found … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-ulster-co-da-nneji-owner-ulster-co-medical-transportation-company-pleads-guilty-stealingFederal Balance of Payments – Federal Funding and New York
… ($1,219) $7,236 $7,455 $1,076 $912 Rank 46 47 47 48 49 40 30 39 42 Total Dollars (billions) ($19.9) ($40.9) … ($26.6) ($23.7) $146.2 $147.9 $21.2 $17.8 Rank 49 50 49 50 50 4 4 23 24 Source: Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-balance-paymentsSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… $1.6 million in personal property sales. NYPA began energy efficiency programs for its government customers in … 28, 2017, NYPA reportedly financed a total $2.1 billion in Energy Efficiency (EE) projects that produced first year … over the disposition of fleet vehicles. NYPA's claimed energy efficiency savings were not always properly supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-follow