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EcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… the criminal probe. “Mr. Dunkel diverted more than $87,000 in public money meant to promote immunization of children … P. DiNapoli said. “Working with the Attorney General, our joint investigation into this disgraceful conduct will … District II (AAP-II), was charged in Albany City Court with grand larceny and several counts of offering a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the East Islip Union Free School District , Elizabethtown-Lewis … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” East Islip Union Free School District – Financial Condition … today announced his office completed audits of the East Islip Union Free School District ElizabethtownLewis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid … to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local school districts, according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “Moving forward, BOCES officials need to be more accurate and more transparent with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son … his crimes.” The defendant’s father worked for the Nassau County Bridge Authority for 29 years before retiring in 1996. … of the money he stole to make personal purchases at Nassau County businesses. He also made ATM withdrawals in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherOpinion 90-15
… LAW, §§24, 150; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1), (d)(3); NY CONST, art VIII, §1: A … a town has authority under the Municipal Home Rule Law, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1) to adopt local laws, not … for the deputy is fixed by local law (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §§10[1][ii][a][1]), the deputy appointed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… water systems though investments in aging infrastructure, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, primarily in North America. $150 million to the … Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programOpinion 88-53
… of compensation for working vacations from calculation of final average salary) RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, … agreement is not includable in the calculation of one year final average salary. You ask whether compensation paid to … agreement is includable in the calculation of one year final average salary under section 302(9)(d) of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Opinion 95-19
… 606, 268 NYS2d 564; cf . Cherey v City of Long Beach , 282 NY 382 at 390). Accordingly, it is our opinion that a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… Schneiderman charged Charles Angelillo, Jr., 40, and his wife, Carol Angelillo, 39, owner and office manager of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72 ). About the Program The … Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Affordable Care Act and implementing federal regulations mandated that State Medicaid agencies require all ordering and referring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… reinforce the importance of increasing rainy day reserve funds on or ahead of the schedule proposed in the Financial … $443 million lower than those received in Dec. 2021. All Funds spending through December totaled $149.3 billion, which … or 5.5%, higher than last year for the same period. All Funds spending through December was $120 million lower than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they are getting the information and support they … and staff can recognize warning signs of distress and know how to get help. I’m encouraged that the department responded positively to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city … The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesXVII.1 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… transactions affecting lapsing appropriations are posted in SFS prior to the lapse date as no further payments or … Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with your SFS user ID and password. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii1-overviewTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… them annually. The Act mandates that the Program’s permit fee revenues be sufficient to cover all reasonable direct and … and the immediately upcoming year; and whether Program fee revenues collected pursuant to administration of Article 72, Title 3 of the Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not … attention to protect the rights and safety of inmates and correctional staff. The new data system it is building falls … Executive's proposal to improve the safety of New York's correctional facilities." DiNapoli's auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsRochester 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
… said Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft and Disability:IN Board Chair . “Our own inclusive hiring programs at Microsoft has brought untold benefits to Microsoft. We encourage every organization to focus on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusion