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Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is handling the case, stated that on … Bank of Akron, $18,000 of grant funds intended to be used for educational expenses for his children. The funds were administered as part of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… to connect renewable projects to the grid and New Yorkers' homes, according to a report issued today by State … Increased and consistent funding under the state’s Clean Energy Standard facilitated increases in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goalsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to $101.1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 … risks means the city should continue to identify areas for savings, track how its services are delivered amid … Total revenue for New York Citys budget is expected to drop by 94 to $1011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time … Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of which are controllable, … 2014. The MTA’s Transit division considered a subway train on time if it reached the end of the line within five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be … and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. Stronger governance over the state’s … oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… all state rental households). The pandemic has had a more pronounced impact on low-income households, who were already … A state moratorium on residential and commercial evictions is scheduled to end by Aug. 31. Troubles With State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskXII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures
… of the Budget (DOB), Business Units should indicate the approved B-1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field … of the Budget DOB Business Units should indicate the approved B1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5j-entering-division-budget-approval-codeDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My office has been monitoring the state’s progress in making … by broadband providers. In Hamilton County, just 70% of locations were served, compared to 99% in New York City. This … for New York. In 2022, the state launched the ConnectALL Office, which will spearhead creation of the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New York state should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing New Yorkers with access to information and tools to build their financial … and that it’s accessible on DFS’ website. Such actions should include creating a definition of “financial literacy” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… public sector employment before their pension benefits are cut off for that year. VATTER, 57, of Walkill, New York, faces a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, ADA Paul Kelly, who ensured that the defendant was held responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdfAffidavit for Benefit Payment (1310.4) (RS4139)
To make a written statement for the purpose of receiving a deceased NYSLRS retiree’s death benefit when there is no executor, administrator of the deceased's estate, surviving spouse, minor child, or beneficiary use form RS4139.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4139.pdfDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen … deceased father’s name on checks to try to cheat the state pension system of over $35,000 they were not entitled to,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsOversight of Nurse Licensing
… files. Lacking this information, we were unable to draw conclusions about factors contributing to the … out-of-state licenses, but does not take similar proactive steps to check applicants’ background in relation to the … that could help minimize the risk that applicants do not submit full disclosures. Once nurses are licensed, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a long-promised upgrade to New … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The transition to Next Generation 911 is a complex, but vital upgrade that … with counties that need assistance.” Moving to Next Generation 911 has complexities beyond just updating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911Bus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… Authority's (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) provide passenger service on all of their bus routes to meet minimum service frequency … Transportation Authority New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company provide passenger service on all of their bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsXI.5 Purchase Authorizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Identifiers for additional information). Submit a signed copy of the contract letter and all other required … for additional information. In addition, OSC requires a copy of the Notice of Contract Award . This Notice of … A suggested format for renewals is linked. Submit a copy of the renewal to OSC, along with any other required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi5-purchase-authorizationsOpinion 91-15
… of a double toll upon property being developed. In Riegert Apartments Corp. v Planning Board of Town of Clarkstown , 57 … at 212, 455 NYS2d at 561) The above language from Riegert Apartments , relating to a double toll, was quoted … on procedural grounds, it distinguished the Riegert Apartments case, pointing out that no park land double toll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 91-36
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Joint Parks (use of village … Whether park land fees imposed upon subdividers by a newly … used to finance additional facilities in an existing town park located in the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36