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DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Frewsburg Central School District , Holley Central School District and the Homer Central School District . “In an era of limited … audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge projects at increased risk as the state faces … Money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for noncapital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… to grow as the year progresses even though job growth and tax collections are slowing, according to a report … P. DiNapoli. "The city’s economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections in the near future are unlikely to be as … 2018 has been reduced from $2.8 billion to $2.2 billion, and the gaps for fiscal years 2019 and 2020 are essentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program … an estimated $119.3 million in rebates during the audit period of Oct.1, 2011 to June 30, 2014. DOH uses information … invoices to the drug manufacturers. During the audit period, DOH collected approximately $3.6 billion in rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown sharply over the past decade, but proposals by President Trump and some members of Congress could cut federal funding for those programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly $240,000, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright … guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly $240000 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire commissioner were both arrested today for abusing their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, … The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire commissioner were both arrested today for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above current … limit,” said DiNapoli. “Although district administrators and school boards have been reluctant to exceed the tax cap, … May 17. Since it is still early in both the school budget and state budget processes, districts can still modify their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… reductions in programs upon which city residents rely and poses a major risk to future city budgets," DiNapoli … to increase its reserves to cushion against the potential for federal budget cuts and the possible roll back of the … the impact with its own funds rather than allowing vital services to be cut. These estimates exclude most federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to … after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the Government, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, and the New York State Police announced today. Ursula Stone pled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to … of trust for their own financial gain. We will find you and you will be held accountable for your actions,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kOpinion 91-29
… Firemen's Benevolent Associations (use of tax moneys for an eye care plan, hospital telephone and television charges, and gifts); (procedure to make fire department recipient of … Whether the Volunteer and Exempt Firemens Benevolent Association of Lakeview may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Holley , Town of Olean Fire Company No. 1 and the Plattsburgh Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … be used at a village youth center should be considered in the aggregate for purposes of determining the competitive bidding monetary threshold for purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… U.S., has committed to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not … Retirement Fund (Fund) has withdrawn its sustainable palm oil shareholder proposal , which it co-filed with Green … Management. “ConAgra’s commitment to sustainable palm oil helps enhance the company’s long-term value,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Mastic Beach , South Farmingdale Water District and the Village of West Hampton Dunes . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Three Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, age 36, of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, have been … them with healthcare fraud, healthcare fraud conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft. The indictment alleges that between April 2023 and October 2024, White and Otero provided Washington with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization program run by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to … “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable contractor selections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… Market Authority’s financial position has deteriorated, and the cash available to pay operating costs declined from … the authority will continue to have annual net losses and will not have sufficient funds for its operations. The … developing realistic budgets, not monitoring operations and expenses, and not doing a thorough analysis before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… from pre-existing conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this disastrous … from preexisting conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-act