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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing … in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Cook. “Ms. … pension system, which is a crime against the taxpayers of the State of New York and a slap in the face to all of the …
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
… P. DiNapoli, Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. … own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to District Attorney Williams and the New York State Police, she is being held … P DiNapoli Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G …
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
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (salary charged on townwide basis) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide … Whether the salaries of the town supervisor town clerk town superintendent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… York's asthma-related Medicaid expenditures rose more than 26 percent in the last five years, as the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … Yorks asthmarelated Medicaid expenditures rose more than 26 percent in the last five years as the states overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-34
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … into allegations of misuse of town highway equipment by highway department laborers and the participation in such … town officer or employee to submit to the board or to a public accountant for examination his books, dockets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 89-29
… §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a … of the Department of the Interior, a village may acquire a parcel of property for the purpose of exchanging it for Parks … the village. Here, the village does not presently own the parcel that it intends to exchange with the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … that could be used to narrow the budget gaps if not needed for other purposes. The city’s financial plan has a general … and leisure and hospitality sectors, which have accounted for 60 percent of the gains. Job growth, though slowing, is …
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
… of which are controllable, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … of which are controllable according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli …
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
… New York's state-funded debt is projected to reach $63.7 … to $71.8 billion, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The comptroller once again called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing …
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
… of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a … General Eric Schneiderman. “Ms. Wormuth seemed oblivious to the requirements of public service, the first of which is … P. DiNapoli said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who might put their desires before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 92-43
… -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession of State statutes … governing contracting process) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior … board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, 142, 284; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §104-b: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 92-38
… process (see Village Law, §§4-412, 10-1014; People ex rel. Wallace v Carpenter , 77 Misc 244, 135 NYS 593). Since … to its own rules and procedures (see Village Law, §4-412[2]) and in the absence of a statutory prohibition, reconsider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 95-28
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §11; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A local government may not, pursuant to General Municipal … credit issued by a FHLB ( cf . General Municipal Law, §10[3][b], which authorizes local governments to accept certain … of its business (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][a][3]). The doctrine of pre-emption, however, represents a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 91-49
… There is no case law so construing Highway Law, §118-a (or companion section 212-a applicable to town highways). If 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
… and transfers prior to payment to comparing monthly bank statements and canceled check images with the … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Opinion 93-33
… no opinion as to whether the newspaper in question meets all statutory requirements since we believe the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… include the adequacy of statutory language to ensure settlement monies will be spent as intended. The budget also … to receive more than $6 billion from more than a dozen legal settlements. The Enacted Budget makes some of the settlement dollars available for infrastructure projects, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and … was the alter ego of another entity, GBE Contracting Corp., which failed to pay prevailing wages and falsified … of Transportation contract with Whitestone NYbased Limnes Corp for $47 million for painting bridges in Nassau and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… as part of his sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing $11,000 from the town, State Comptroller Thomas … State Police announced today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official misconduct in January, and as … New York State Police for their work in partnering with us to bring him to justice. My office will continue to work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… Attorney Anthony Parisi and the New York State Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector … tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the 4 th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000