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DiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… was never deposited in the court’s account and was instead stolen by the clerk. Dillon was further responsible for … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … today. The defendant, Elona Roberts, was arrested in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to … Pension System is a benefit for those who give themselves in service to others in the state,” Baxter said. “I applaud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Aurora , Clinton Volunteer Fire Department , Germantown Fire District , Town of New Albion , City of New Rochelle , Village of Port … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Aurora Clinton Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York … for his private business clients. My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly and State Police Superintendent James for … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… rail, and paratransit system as well as two international airports. NFTA maintains a fleet of 307 buses, five trolleys, … Transportation Authority , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/15s37.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 90-62
… physically unable to perform the duties of office) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Removal (physical inability to … OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways who is physically unable to … to continue in office and receive his salary, unless the superintendent is removed from office pursuant to Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Fort Edward Union Free School District , Glens Falls Common School District and the West Seneca … plan to address current and long-term financial trends. Glens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition … School District Fort Edward Union Free School District Glens Falls Common School District and the West Seneca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state … those responsible accountable.” Walsh’s mother, also of Rochester, received a monthly payment as the beneficiary of … Steven G James announced the arrest of a 68yearold Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12973 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New … Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, and the Livingston County District Attorney’s Office for their … will be held accountable.” Chatley’s mother worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services and retired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionOpinion 89-61
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) … TOWN LAW, §§29, 30, 32, 138: The salaries of the town supervisor, town clerk and town highway superintendent are … in the village. You ask whether the salaries of the town supervisor, town clerk, town superintendent of highways and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Opinion 89-34
… wastefully or negligently (see Gardner v Town of Cameron , 155 AD 750, 140 NYS 634, affd 215 NY 682), we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… difficult times may lie ahead, depending on the effects of what happens in Washington." The November update to the … could be higher than planned; Proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions could fall short of expectations given the competition from other providers, such as Uber; and The Health and Hospitals Corporation continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… toward improving the ride for straphangers, hopefully it will help improve on-time performance.” DiNapoli’s audit … performance goal of at least 90 percent. Auditors examined what caused more than half of the almost 500,000 train delays … asserted that its assessment of wait time between trains is a better indicator of subway service. But DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better capital planning for … that prohibit the state from issuing debt without voter approval. However, the state has used various … billion, or 17 percent, from SFY 2007-08. $2.46 billion in voter-approved, General Obligation debt, representing 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… for the legalization of professional Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”). Between April 10, 2013 and August 10, 2013, Wormuth … requesting legislative action in favor of professional MMA. Wormuth performed no legitimate consulting work for … to promote legislative action in favor of professional MMA. Wormuth also admitted that she lied to FBI agents during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 92-43
… and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); (purchases governed by town … St Comp, 1968, supra ). With regard to the purchase and rental of highway equipment, under Highway Law, §142(1)(a), … without prior board approval or has approved rental rates for classes of equipment or machinery (see 1979 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 92-38
… rights are impaired ( In re Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, gen., 4 McQuillin, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 95-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … was substantially amended by chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992. The bill enacted as chapter 708 was also introduced at … of statutes. Thus, in our opinion, the legislative history of section 11, as amended, clearly indicates that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 91-49
… highway property) COUNTY LAW, §215; HIGHWAY LAW, §§118-a, 131-b: A county may convey an abandoned county highway by … owns fee simple title to the road bed. Highway Law, §131-b(1) provides that a county legislative body "may, when … which it has discontinued pursuant to Highway Law, §131-b. With respect to the procedures for effectuating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … confessed to DiNapoli’s investigators that he was actively gambling during this time and used the money to cover his … for stealing nearly $46000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos according to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000