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Opinion 91-20
… contracts pursuant to Town Law, §184(1) (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-7, p 15; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-13, p 22). In addition, General Municipal Law, … which the service is to be provided (see, e.g., 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 74, in which we expressed the opinion that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-20Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove , Village of Cayuga Heights , Greenville Fire … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of Blooming Grove – Board Oversight Over Recreation Cash … today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove Village of Cayuga Heights Greenville Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social … trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a senior citizen who entrusted them to take care of him," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 92-46
… exceed $10,000 over the course of a fiscal year (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-64, p 169; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-35, p 80; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-4, p 6; 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 866; 11 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 91-58
… moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-70, p 137; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-80, p 120; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-8, p 14; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to … stations provides customers with reasonable assurance that the business owners do not have a history of either criminal … business engaged in deceptive or fraudulent practices. But the audit revealed DMV has established little in the way of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve … from the board; Established an office supply credit account that was used for personal purchases; and Was allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the … million in lost productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island Rail Road to get them to their jobs on time and back … the four East River tunnels that connect Manhattan to Long Island." In 2016, the LIRR carried 89.3 million riders, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… U.S., has committed to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not … Retirement Fund (Fund) has withdrawn its sustainable palm oil shareholder proposal , which it co-filed with Green … Management. “ConAgra’s commitment to sustainable palm oil helps enhance the company’s long-term value,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Catskill , Town of East Fishkill , … of Mastic Beach , South Farmingdale Water District and the Village of West Hampton Dunes . “In today’s fiscal … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Former Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… Squad and also worked for Essex County as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). As Captain of the Squad, Moran was … employed by the Ambulance Squad or Essex County Emergency Medical Services. He was charged with grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… they have oversight of the overall selection process, the final selection was made by Greenburgh officials. They also … rating, such as negotiations and interviews, impacted the final selection. However, officials provided no documentation … and was therefore appropriate, but the use of a change order to construct the new building was inappropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster … offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than … of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State Police. “Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… warehouse that needs extensive renovations and has been a drain on the authority’s budget. “The Central New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures … public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according … A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… she had made unauthorized cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … investigation,” Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka said. “Comptroller DiNapoli and his skilled and … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the limitation on the appropriate authorized signature form. Agencies are responsible for establishing proper … of the new department head and/or the designee stating the signatures on file continue to be acceptable. OSC’s BOC uses the Bureau of Contracts Authorized Signature Form ( AC 1782-S ) to verify authorized signatures on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… with disabilities, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that … that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… social outings with friends and pull-tab games at the American Legion Hall in Oneida. The charges include grand … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-funds