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DiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… District Attorney David J. Clegg and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Ulster County … Justice, Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State … the system. I thank District Attorney Clegg and the State Police for partnering with my office in our work to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… DiNapoli said. Tax collections outpaced the city’s initial forecast by nearly $1.5 billion in FY 2018, driven by … gains and the strength of the city’s economy. Revenue is forecast to rise by nearly $1.1 billion, $817 million more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report showing that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) short-term financial outlook has been buoyed by the economy, but that significant challenges remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseOpinion 90-12
… paid into court. CPLR 2607 requires a copy of the court order to be certified by the clerk of court. You ask whether … out court funds upon being served with a copy of a court order, certified by an attorney, authorizing such payment. … currently requires the service of a copy of the court order certified by a court clerk. Pursuant to CPLR 2607, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Opinion 98-24
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … Law benefits accruing to the volunteer firefighter if injured during the time such services are rendered. You ask … for VFBL benefits accruing to a volunteer firefighter injured during the time services under section 209-i(1-a) are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … these scams and protect the retirement system. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on this case." … with a deceased parent’s pension is truly appalling,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Through our Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… the Arkport Joint Fire District (District) provides fire protection services for a portion of the Town. The remaining … outside of the District, constitutes the Town’s two fire protection districts, for which the Town contracts with the … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. We conducted this audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central Square … to improve the budget process to help ensure fund balance is maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and … to ensure that all software installed by the user is up-to-date, appropriate and legally obtained and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… responsibilities under the act. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): New York State Supplemental … a supplemental benefit to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and other qualifying state residents. … escheated or remain uncashed. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: SSP Payments Made to State Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… 387 individual directors at 72 companies, including Chevron Corp., ExxonMobil Corp., Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Old Westbury , Town of Orangetown , Town of Portland , Rockville Centre Housing Authority , Village of Southampton , … two water districts realized operating deficits in 2016. Rockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing and Cash … of Old Westbury Town of Orangetown Town of Portland Rockville Centre Housing Authority Village of Southampton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… to emerge stronger than before. A recent report from my office found that all states received more money than they … Tracker to provide monthly updates on major initiatives. My office's ability to shed light on the use of the funds is … up our efforts to achieve this. I am committed to doing my part to keep the public and stakeholders informed of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessOpinion 88-57
… rates may include a classification under which low income senior citizens are charged at a reduced rate) CONSTITUTIONAL … of water rates including a classification under which senior citizens meeting certain income criteria are charged … may establish a schedule of water rates under which senior citizens who meet certain income criteria are charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Opinion 97-1
… establish a plan of workers' compensation self-insurance. Section 62 of that law provides that: Each plan shall have at … that the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section sixty-five of this chapter may exclude from … to constitute public benefit corporations (see Valente v NYCHA , 201 Misc 24, 109 NYS2d 883; Public Housing Law, §§2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-736
CUNY Bulletin No CU736
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-736-cuny-painter-and-supervisor-painter-retroactive-rateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2018
… Payment: Active on the appropriate payment effective date; and In BU05 seasonal hourly position; and In the … but are not Active on the appropriate payment effective date, become eligible for the payment if they return to the … using the Earnings Code LPS: Earnings Code: LPS Effective Date: 03/31/2022 (Deptid 09180) 04/07/2022 (Deptid 49xxx) Or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2018-april-2022-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesGreat Neck Park District – Capital Assets (2025M-27)
… Did Great Neck Park District (District) officials properly record and account for capital assets? Audit Period … the total amount. Audit Summary District officials did not properly record and account for all the District’s capital … a comprehensive capital asset policy to ensure officials properly recorded and accounted for equipment. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2025/12/12/great-neck-park-district-capital-assets-2025m-27Ashville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Ashville Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) purchase equipment in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … process used by the District to purchase a custom pumper fire truck. We included this purchase because the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,450 … personal alarm system at the Albion Correctional Facility in Orleans County. $11.9 million with Hudson Valley … various buildings at the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County. $1.3 million with KS Construction of NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-april