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Opinion 91-14
… village) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§198(9), 209-e(3): A town board, on behalf of a refuse and garbage … collection services (Village Law, §4-412; Town Law, §198[9]; General Municipal Law, §120-w; 1979 Opns St Comp No. … Opns St Comp No. 88-2, p 3; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-12, p 20). Therefore, the district, pursuant to the authority in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… and continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law enforcement agency, but as … that.” “I commend our State Police members and partners from the State Comptroller’s Office and the Albany County … hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with these schemes.” The pensioner, Joseph Bertolino, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsOpinion 89-49
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or … SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: In a proceeding for the appointment of an administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or a successor executor as substitute for a previously named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… the largest shares of veterans are white males, and aged 65 or older who served during the Vietnam era. New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… "Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants. It was through his transformative … and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland, that peace was realized at long last. Northern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessXVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Receipts and Disbursements for the General Fund and the major Special Revenue Funds and Notes to Required … in the financial statements for the general fund and major special revenue funds. The budgetary report presented … information for the General Debt Service Fund (a major fund) and non-major Special Revenue, Debt Service, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the … said. “New York has also collected more than $1.5 billion in settlement dollars that are not yet appropriated. These … to stronger personal income tax (PIT) collections received in April with the filing of annual returns for the 2014 tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised job … administering many of New York states economic development programs has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… Higher-than-projected revenue and cost-saving initiatives have helped New York … for the city to navigate financial uncertainty.” Strong revenue results allowed the city to reduce its initial … and $17.4 billion in FY 2028, inclusive of slightly higher revenue projections than the city. In addition to budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released today by State … minimum requirements needed to establish good practices for protecting people and property from the hazards of fire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… workforce is becoming more diverse, and the neighborhoods with the highest concentration of immigrants are experiencing … have a strong presence in a wide range of occupations and industries, such as technology and finance. Increased … has provided workers with the opportunity to obtain higher-skilled and better-paying jobs. While a smaller share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… pled guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Criminal Tax Fraud in the Third Degree (a class D felony), and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree (a class E felony). As part of their guilty pleas, Ross and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a … DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, not-for-profit organizations and county government employees to … to individuals with disabilities and families as they plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income … 22, 2024, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and limited-equity co-op developments, with … were unable to collect over $1.5 million in unrealized rental income from apartments that remained vacant for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His co-defendant in this caretaker scheme, Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable … and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. … G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect his community to fund his own interests by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… Charter School (School) officials appropriately track, inventory and safeguard information technology (IT) assets … can make up a significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials were … for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset inventory management. The COO and IT Department staff are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global investors and the Paris Agreement is our best hope …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… employees’ hours worked. Audit Summary Village officials paid salaries and wages as authorized, but did not maintain … or adequately supported. Furthermore, employees were paid for overtime that, in some instances, was not adequately … and net pay, before officials and employees were paid, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37