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Comptroller DiNapoli and State Fiscal Officers Urge Federal Administration to Curb Harmful Immigration Enforcement Actions
… United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, We write to … For an economy to function, people must feel safe to go to work, operate businesses, travel to commercial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-state-fiscal-officers-urge-federal-administration-curb-harmful-immigrationDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer … in combating these crimes.” In February 2016, then-Chief Chris Emmons convinced the Hannibal Fire Company to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsHomeownership Rates in New York
… and equity grows over time. 10 In 2020, the median net value of assets held by American households was largest for real estate assets, and the median net worth of homeowners was $336,600 compared to just over $5,700 … Newsday. See New York Attorney General, “Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Tackle Discriminatory Practices at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkOpinion 93-27
… townwide taxes within town outside village area) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(8); TAX LAW, §1262(c): When a … of sales tax is not a matter within a town's home rule authority (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][a][8]; Town of Moreau v County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Former Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
Robert Gerardi pleads guilty for embezzlement of more than $38000 from Putnam Engine and Hose
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… FBI, IRS and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to bring this case to conclusion." Acting U.S. … $58,000 to his mother as purported repayment of a college loan. In April 2016, KLEIN sold K’Bam, which he had purchased … claimed, among other things, that BEEC had a delinquent loan of $275,000, and that, as a result of that loan, a lien …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly … the victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerOpinion 96-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department (abolishment in village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for when … Services within 30 days of such action. October 10, 1996 James C. Tomasi, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Salem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20Opinion 88-41
… established by a town pursuant to a local law (1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-167, p 210, copy enclosed; Town Law, §§130[5], … North Hempstead , 118 AD2d 542, 499 NYS2d 161; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-75, p 119; see also 2 McQuillin, Municipal … City of Newburgh , 116 AD2d 396, 501 NYS2d 369; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-75, supra ; see also 2 McQuillin, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
Queens has more residents than at any time in its history a record number of jobs and businesses and an alltime low unemployment rate according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offOpinion 88-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board … a town board member would have a prohibited conflict of interest if the board member and her husband are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… I encourage any victims of this scheme to contact my office." DA Singas said that beginning in January 2015, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… and the misuse of taxpayer dollars,” DiNapoli said. “My audit found some providers allegedly abusing the system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the … offices, and an expanding manufacturing industry. But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial … managed have not gone away,” said Plattsburgh Mayor James Calnon. “With signs of our economy improving, we agree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghOpinion 90-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting … Law, §353-a authorizes, inter alia , two or more towns in the same or adjoining counties, jointly, to acquire real … vote of a majority of the quorum present. August 20, 1990 James E. Maher, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Harrietstown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 98-17
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (defense and … indemnification by municipality of employees of a public housing authority) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §18; PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, §30: A town board, by local law or resolution, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17Opinion 2000-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers … The governing board of the industrial development agency, in fixing the executive director's total compensation, … as he or she is performing services. August 4, 2000 James E. Downey, Esq., Attorney at Law County of Chenango …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9