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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… who volunteer their time to protect our communities should get the benefits they were promised,” said DiNapoli. “Failing … developed locally and specify how volunteers earn service credit. State law outlines what activities can be included in … had seven volunteers who received inaccurate service credit because officials failed to compare volunteers’ earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … engaging the services of professional service providers. In addition, the board did not properly authorize all tuition … balance increased to approximately $9,000 in 2013, this amount is insufficient to cover unexpected expenses. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Junior Republic Union Free School District and the Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services … allows the district to remain financially solvent. Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services … Junior Republic Union Free School District and the Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… Average Wall Street bonuses in 2007 declined 4.7 percent from record … declined at a slower rate than profits because Wall Street firms use bonuses to retain top producers. While many … and the employment gains in the securities industry. Wall Street added 9,600 jobs during the first 11 months of 2007, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … on his mother’s death by pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . “I will continue to safeguard the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… and I’m grateful that this interagency partnership was successful in bringing these individuals to justice.” … at the time of her death. The state retirement system was not informed of her death. Upon discovering she had died, … retirement system was able to recoup $2,460.98. Brink was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the third degree and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerOpinion 94-2
… discussed in the opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter fees for city officials) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS--Parking Regulations (exemption from meter fees for city … of the city council while on official business from paying parking meter fees when parking their personal vehicles in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an …
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
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (establishment … Whether a town board of a town which has established a police department and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… to a low-carbon economy: Kinetic Development Group Ltd., NLC India Ltd., PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi Tbk., Yancoal Australia Ltd., Civitas Resources Inc., Peyto Exploration & Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… A former chief financial officer of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. today was … degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her position of trust to divert funds meant to protect the health and welfare of her community to fund her personal expenses,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Opinion 88-53
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … §§302(9)(d), 431: Compensation paid to police officers or firefighters for working scheduled vacations pursuant to a … You ask whether compensation paid to police officers or firefighters for working scheduled vacations pursuant to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Opinion 88-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (employee … EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (health and dental benefits for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- … General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 authorizes a municipal housing authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 95-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Improper Uses (prepayment of certain employer … contributions which were previously paid) CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to issue bonds to prepay certain … which were previously prepaid) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (authority to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He … a signatory or account holder, received $67,423 through an online payment platform from the account. Additionally, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… an ambitious gap-closing program, but it relies heavily on actions that have fallen short of target in the past. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as … his guidance. He always offered wise counsel and advice. Al will be missed. … When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When government spends hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to send a message that New York is a … DiNapoli said. “ESDC’s attempts to measure the results of this advertising campaign were weak at best, leaving real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contract