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Homeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… disclosure forms and procedures for consulting with legal counsel when appropriate, the Board members failed to … Ensure that District officials and employees follow the legal conflicts of interest requirements. Amend the conflict … are adequately disclosed and addressed, and consult with legal counsel when appropriate. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County … and Zielinski as caregivers. I applaud the work done by our State Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, … to an overdue balance. Meanwhile, the defendants used the money for their personal entertainment. The victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerOpinion 96-20
… police department must be given to the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services within 30 days of such action. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20Opinion 88-41
… TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for the presentation of fire prevention programs) PERSONAL … of those functions which are purely ministerial in nature ( Local 589 v City of Newburgh , 116 AD2d 396, 501 … cash surplus or unanticipated revenues within a fund or by borrowing pursuant to the local finance law. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… and major construction projects, like the Resorts World Casino expansion, begin. I envision an even brighter future … Queens Chamber of Commerce . “Thomas P. DiNapoli is the best NYS Comptroller I have seen in the last 20 years,” said … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offOpinion 88-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his … advantage of people who entrusted their financial futures to them in order to steal millions to fund other business … for two years, the victim requested the return of the money in January 2017 but received a payment of only $26,699. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… as we budget over the next two years.” Unlike many upstate New York communities, Plattsburgh’s population has remained … city had 19,989 residents in 2010 compared to 20,172 in 1960. This stability has helped bolster the city’s property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghOpinion 90-31
… MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting Procedures (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) LOCAL LAWS -- Voting Requirements (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport pursuant to General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 98-17
… employees of the housing authority and to be held liable for the costs incurred under section 18. You ask whether a … section upon its employees, and (ii) to be held liable for the costs incurred under these provisions; or (b) where the governing body of a municipality, for whose benefit the public entity has been established , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key Recommendations The Supervisor … financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Opinion 2000-9
Whether an industrial development agency may compensate its executive director by an annual salary and an extra lump sum amount at the end of the year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9DiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… were microbusinesses, defined as having fewer than 10 employees. As of 2021, retail trade accounted for the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackDiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… new boardwalk, downtown revitalization, ferry ride to the city and record number of summer visitors are giant steps in … people who came to rebuild after Sandy are staying for the long haul. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his leadership … Rockaway were underrepresented and lacked a voice at City Hall, but today – our future is brighter than ever before. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… drug overdose death rates were higher than the statewide average (25.4 per 100,000) in 10 of the 15 counties for which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicOpinion 95-30
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and non-tax moneys, such as … 11[1]). Section 11 authorizes local governments to invest "moneys" held in the custody of the chief fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Opinion 88-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … held by the county for the county community college. You state that the following officers and employees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in … the trust his fellow volunteer firefighters placed in him by allegedly stealing $5.7 million of their money over a period of more than 13 years as their elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-report