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DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… Obligation bonds. The Series 2018A Tax-Exempt Bonds will mature over 14 years. The net proceeds of $36.6 million of … Smart Schools (2014). The Series 2018B Taxable Bonds will mature over 10 years. The net proceeds of $12.7 million of … General Obligation bonds. The Series 2018C bonds would mature over 9 years. The bonds will be awarded pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… policy changes to lending undermines college access for students in New York: For generations, higher education has powered New York’s … Across New York State, public and private, not-for-profit colleges and universities educate more than 1.1 … policy changes to lending undermines college access for students in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… The number of office workers in New York City reached a record of 1.5 million in 2016 with office space reaching 550 million square feet amid the … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's office properties are an important part of its economy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-nyc-office-jobs-and-space-growing-amid-record-economic-expansionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Rivera today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to two counts of the class "E" felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly $240,000, State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. ”I thank District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my office to expose this scheme and hold … He agreed to pay full restitution. Sentencing is set for January 8, 2016 in Ulster County Court. Denardo, who at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… collections are well over estimates." Through June 30, All Funds receipts totaled $37.7 billion, representing a decline … billion or 6.1 percent from the same period last year. All Funds spending totaled $41.1 billion in the first quarter of … federal sources) and education (up $767.1 million). All Funds spending was $1.4 billion below projections, primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… the issues that contribute to the financial pressures on local governments and school districts across the state. … DiNapoli. “State and federal aid have noticeably slowed, local property tax revenues are capped and their rainy day … federal aid 5 percent ($3 billion) and 48 percent from local property taxes ($29 billion). By comparison, school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… 53, of Monmouth County, N.J., following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County … sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including … in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the municipal work force, higher costs for debt service and health insurance, and an anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… and a current fire commissioner were both arrested today for abusing their authority and costing the district over … VanValkenburgh remains on the Board of Commissioners for the fire district. "Mr. Gutierrez and Mr. VanValkenburgh … State Comptroller and Ulster County DA Carnright's office for their time and due diligence dealing with this matter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… mother retired as a custodian for the Yorkshire Pioneer Central School District and received a monthly pension … death, it halted payments. Burrows was charged with Grand Larceny in the third degree, Forgery in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksOpinion 91-14
Whether pursuant to section 119o of Article 5G of the General Municipal Law a town board on behalf of a garbage and refuse collection district may contract with villages located within the town but excluded from the district for the collection of village refuse
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Opinion 91-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … television charges, and gifts); (procedure to make fire department recipient of tax moneys); (power to require … as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and exempt firemen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Opinion 91-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … is entitled to retain fees and commissions received in his or her capacity as administrator of estates. The chief … may voluntarily remit to the county moneys received in that capacity. If the chief fiscal officer waives his or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 92-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary … to be used at a village youth center should be considered in the aggregate for purposes of determining the competitive … bidder after public advertisement for sealed bids in the manner provided by section 103. Since it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-44
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … to General Municipal Law, §207-m, to receive an increase in fringe benefits accorded to the permanent full-time highest ranking subordinate in a negotiating unit. You ask whether, pursuant to General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had … million riders and cost more than an estimated $60 million in lost productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island … Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not meet ontime performance goals and had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains … can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local officials to improve their … Industrial Development Agencies IDAs provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013 up $105 million from 2012 but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Roger Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who … from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's … and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today announced that Roger Burlew the former Highway Superintendent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… and Executive Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice Kelly Donovan. The prosecutors were assisted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced