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DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at least 40 … Eckstein worked as a personal accountant and financial advisor, agreed to invest approximately $385,000 into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… to make the Agreement’s goals a reality. The fight to rein in rising global temperatures has opened the doors to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $209.2 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2018. The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… DiNapoli said. ”I thank District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my office to expose this scheme and hold this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded … thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” “It is through the … said. “I want to thank the State Comptroller’s Office for their efforts in bringing this case to my office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… such as this where inadequate financial controls result in public money being stolen or unaccounted for. We will … next court date is November 17. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… and Ulster County DA Carnright's office for their time and due diligence dealing with this matter. Lastly, I want to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… and implementing policies and procedures regarding bonus and gratuity payments. Periodically reviewing a sample …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsLead Service Line Replacement Program and Lead Service Line Inventory
… some municipalities used a significant portion of their award on investigative and administrative costs. For example, … municipality used 77% and another used 48% of its grant award on investigations. While we recognize that … of elevated childhood blood lead levels without an award in favor of ones with much lower percentages. After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/05/lead-service-line-replacement-program-and-lead-service-line-inventoryOpinion 91-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures … referendum. You have informed us that the district in question was established pursuant to article 12-A of the … Law authorizes "municipal corporations and districts", in addition to any other general or special powers, to enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… assets can make up a significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials … responsible for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset inventory management. The COO and IT Department staff are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… overtime are not adequately documented or supported, there is an increased risk the Village may provide compensation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect … it. I thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was … to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James said. “The disruption of this act serves as a reminder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… stealing the pension and social security benefits he earned over a lifetime of work while forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our members, Comptroller DiNapoli, the … on the floor, and the victim was found in need of care. He was subsequently provided with the necessary treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… for, among other things, ensuring that EOP funds are used in a manner consistent with both the Guidelines and the State … and served 5,969 EOP participants. Expenditures for EOP in State fiscal year 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key … Key Recommendations Ensure that campuses participating in EOP are using EOP funds for allowable purposes under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programOpinion 89-49
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or successor … fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on the value of the subject matter of the proceeding. Since, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help … maintain their health, independence and quality of life. DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, … a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience program designed to help individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special … Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) TOWN LAW, §64(14)(a): A town board by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 92-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … purchaser of bonds and notes issued by the town. You state that the individual in question owns less than five … to the election or appointment of a municipal officer or employee. Section 802(1)(h), however, does not provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … site within the city. It has been consistently held in this State that a municipality may not submit a question …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58