Search
State Agencies Bulletin No. 1940
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2021 CSEA … the position information in NYSTEP. OSC Actions OSC will process the October 2021 CSEA Performance Advances, Promotion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1940-october-2021-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performanceRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Diane M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted today to unlawfully … agreed to pay back those benefits, with interest, as part of a pretrial diversion agreement. The announcement was made … unlawfully took $85,000 in state pension benefits on top of her six figure salary," State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… P. DiNapoli today announced that he has called on 49 of the largest U.S. companies, including Apple, McDonald’s, … and Twentieth Century Fox, to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities across the enterprise. “We want … should seize the opportunity to join the growing number of corporations that recognize the benefits of disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… DPS to maximize its existing authority to require annual reporting by LIPA and PSEG, review all financial records, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityOpinion 91-15
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (authority of newly incorporated village to assess park land fee upon subdivision plat already so assessed by … a town has approved a subdivision plat and collected a park land fee from the developer, and the area then becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 90-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need … Whether the establishment of a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (purchases under State or … and county contracts would have a prohibited conflict of interest if the town purchases materials in excess of $100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 90-49
… or official to determine, in the first instance, whether a claimant is entitled to the per day compensation in each … and applying the standards discussed above, whether the claimant is entitled to the per diem compensation. We note that the general rule set forth in Stetler v McFarlane , supra , is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 93-10
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10DiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… Steven G. James announced that the former president of the Snowdrifters of Stratford, Chad Daley, 52, pleaded guilty to stealing $17,000 from the nonprofit. As part of his plea agreement, Daley paid full restitution to the … Steven G James announced that the former president of the Snowdrifters of Stratford Chad Daley 52 pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitIX.6.D HHS Payment Management System – IX. Federal Grants
… The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Division of Payment Management uses a custom-developed Payment … are approved or rejected automatically based on the amount of available funds in non-expired status in the PMS account. … The Department of Health and Human Services HHS Division of Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6d-hhs-payment-management-systemOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… Rieman and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr., for allegedly stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean Fire Department (COFD). Gaylor Jr., a former trustee … by allegedly stealing funds meant to protect the citizens of Olean to fund his personal business and lifestyle,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… The Office of the State Comptroller has developed five new “10-minute … weekly releases planned throughout October in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, State Comptroller … become more sophisticated and commonplace, the importance of training for the "people" part of a cyberdefense has grown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway … the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 of ambulance service funds, according to New York State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The arrest was the product of a joint investigation by DiNapoli, the Wyoming County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementCrown Point Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-29-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2024 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Crown Point Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Crown Point Fire Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/crown-point-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-29-fUpper Jay Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-24-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Upper Jay Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Upper Jay Fire Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/upper-jay-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-24-fDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… other boroughs in New York in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio … but by other societal challenges that were exacerbated by COVID. But we must not lose momentum. Let’s focus on further … investment and growth in the years to come.” “The COVID-19 pandemic brought a harrowing halt to Brooklyn’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… workers and their families each year, according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli that reviews … an incentive to return to work, among others. DiNapoli’s report looks at how three types of workers – those earning … at a maximum benefit of $1,151, ranking 4 th . DiNapoli’s report found that Connecticut’s policy is most beneficial to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Rosh Hashanah
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the eve of Rosh Hashanah: “Tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the commencement of the Jewish High Holy Days. “As families and communities … Thomas P DiNapoli made the following statement on the eve of Rosh Hashanah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanahState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Superstorm Sandy Anniversary
… DiNapoli made the following statement on the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy: “Two years after Superstorm Sandy, many … P DiNapoli made the following statement on the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-superstorm-sandy-anniversary