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DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many of them seniors—between … their retirement savings and other finances, and using the money to fund business ventures and pay for his own personal … am grateful to my prosecutors for ensuring that Eckstein pays for his crimes with significant prison time, and to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Sustainable Investment Program, raising its total commitment to $10 … accelerate the low-carbon economy." The Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program includes more than $4 billion in its low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … the time of the audit, the district had an ongoing capital project which involved constructing, renovating and improving … year’s appropriations, resulting in higher than necessary real property tax levies. With the significant increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 96-22
… 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-96-22Opinion 2001-8
… of tax rates so that owners of multiple parcels would pay at a lower rate." Article 11 of the Town Law (§170 et seq …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Opinion 90-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … is authorized to apply for and accept private gifts of money, property and services for any purpose provided for by the Social Services Law (Social Services Law, §131-g; see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Supervision $35.2 million with Securus Technologies LLC to provide incarcerated individuals with tablet-based … & Construction $15.6 million with Gross Electric Inc. to provide fire alarm systems to various OGS facilities at … payments valued at more than $163 million primarily due to errors, improprieties, or lack of documentation. … In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s … (HPD) has not done enough to verify that residents are reporting their true income and are paying the correct … ranging from 5 to 50 percent of the individual’s monthly rent or co-op fees. Under state law, if a household’s income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until FY 2025. The citywide savings program is expected to generate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee … July 2021. About the Program The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) mission is to help “unlock … to create a comprehensive workforce development plan to address their needs. More recently, in a continued effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… computers and 62 tablets and paid approximately $17,000 in annual service fees in the 2021-22 fiscal year for missing … software, which allowed them to potentially control all phases of financial transactions. Officials paid BOCES … responsibilities of each party may not be understood by all parties resulting in cybersecurity gaps. Indian River …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety measures to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New … for what it terms as “non-catastrophic” property damage, such as that caused by a train derailment, and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… best funded plans in the nation. It was recognized as the top U.S. investor, and third globally, for its efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelSelected Management and Operations Practices
… 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires the State Comptroller to conduct an audit of NYPA’s management practices at least … Energy Efficiency Program. A. ReCharge New York Purpose To determine whether NYPA managed the ReCharge New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesDiNapoli: $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 Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Major Contracts Approved Department of … for the Taconic State Parkway interchange at Pudding Street in Putnam County. Payment Rejections and Other Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016Opinion 90-1
… of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing gift of to another municipal corporation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of commercial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 88-48
… or made in whole or substantial part in the United States, its possessions or territories). While General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a series … To encourage companies to improve their practices and, by extension, their long-term value, DiNapoli and the Fund … consider both gender and racial/ethnic diversity in their search for directors. The Fund believes that disclosure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companies