Search
Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of 2011 to $64,138 at the end of 2014 and has continued this positive trend in the 2015 budget. Orange Lake Fire … and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… (SFY) 2019-20 Executive Budget advances several measures to reduce the financial risks posed to New York by unpredictable tax revenues and federal funding, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Year SFY 201920 Executive Budget advances several measures to reduce the financial risks posed to New York by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… of corporate policies on disability inclusion by creating a benchmarking tool that allows companies to self-report … in the work force. Corporate participation in the DEI is a concrete step for executives to communicate to investors …
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
… with respect to LIPA and Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). As a result, ratepayers do not benefit from regulatory … existing authority to require annual reporting by LIPA and PSEG, review all financial records, and inspect LIPA and PSEG … directed the renegotiation of LIPA’s Operations Services Agreement with PSEG, eliminating the review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… credit cards, make retail purchases, and to pay for online video games. The case was referred to DiNapoli’s Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… of Appeals in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit. After the ruling, the state committed to spend an additional … ending in 2008 and 2009, state budgets during and just after the recession froze Foundation Aid. Starting in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsOpinion 91-30
… §800(2): A town board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts and whose duties as sales representative require direct involvement in the procurement … ask whether a town board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30DiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a … New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now … maximum balances and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsOpinion 93-10
… RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(3): A non-charter county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving and may not … authorizing certain offices to close on the day before a holiday which falls on a Saturday). General Construction Law, … pursuant to County Law, §206-a, the county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving (see also 1993 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Chenango Forks Central School District , Hamburg Central School District , Lackawanna City School District , Shelter Island Union Free School District … his office completed audits of the Chenango Forks Central School District Hamburg Central School District Lackawanna …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 … $92,000 and faces 1 to 3 years in jail at sentencing. “Kimberly Simchik diverted fire department resources to … the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department Kimberly Simchik pleaded guilty to stealing over $92000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… Chad Daley, 52, pleaded guilty to stealing $17,000 from the nonprofit. As part of his plea agreement, Daley paid … way.” The Snowdrifters of Stratford receives funding from New York state and Fulton County to maintain snowmobile … was the organization’s president for more than 10 years. From late 2018 through 2023, Daley stole $5,300 in checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… appropriations, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Several of … eliminate proposed separate appropriations from a new Dedicated Infrastructure Investment Fund (DIIF), advanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an elaborate bid-rigging … and connected companies, resulting in the restraint of competition. The defendants profited from this scheme and defrauded the taxpayers of Monroe County. “As our audit and investigation revealed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarComptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… million 6-year fraud relating to two New York University (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and … shell companies TAPPE created, using some of the funds for NYU payments and employee reimbursements, but keeping more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… who lives in Georgia. When he passed away at age 69, on Jan. 24, 2014, his daughter sought to conceal his death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The … in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution. She was also fired from her position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori Pettit Rieman and the New York State Police announced … Thomas P DiNapoli Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori Pettit Rieman and the New York State Police announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival that was … York State Police. Stevens, 38, of Almond, worked at HPG from 2014 to 2018 and resigned as the Almond town clerk in … Shelly Stevens pleaded guilty for stealing $1711 in cash from the nonprofits Annual Fourth of July Festival …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced the arrest of Jennifer Jaeger, former Bemus … degree, and official misconduct. Jaeger will be arraigned today in Chautauqua County Court in front of Judge David W. … Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B Quattrone today announced the arrest of Jennifer Jaeger former Bemus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000