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DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter

… of the city’s most vulnerable people,” said DiNapoli. “My latest audit shows that too often the department did not … DHS’ shortcomings can have serious implications. It’s my hope that DHS uses the audit findings and recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-health

DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law

… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller … were being deposited, which was a joint account in the name of the pensioner and Ray. The investigation found that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-law

DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father

… District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to … hard knowing that the benefits they earn will ease their retirement. This defendant, motivated by his own greed, tried … into the account from 2019 to 2022. Gaines Jr. was not an account holder on his father’s checking account and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-father

DiNapoli: 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 … charged with grand larceny. “Mr. Glinski allegedly tried to capitalize on his mother’s death by pocketing pension … should have stopped, but the New York State and Local Retirement System was not notified of her death until July …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-mother

DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-mother

DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments

… Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than … system from fraud.” Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond … mother worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pension

Report on the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 Executive Budget

The Executive Budget for SFY 2023-24 totals $227 billion, and DOB projects shortfalls in revenues and increases in spending, particularly in Medicaid and school aid, over the financial plan period.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2023-24.pdf

Opinion 91-10

… in relation to the town and about the town board's role in administration of the district. You also specifically ask: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10

Contract Advisory No. 26

… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bids

Vendor File Advisory No. 11

… ensure the State does business with the vendor according to the vendor’s logistical preferences, including purchase orders going to the correct address and voucher payments to the correct bank account or address. The “Location” …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-location

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and enhance our quality of life. But farmers face challenges including fluctuating …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economy

Opinion 2000 - 13

… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … for volunteer membership in more than one fire company at one time (see also Village Law §10-1006[10]; General City … not "eligible" for a membership in more than one company at a time, it follows that an individual would not meet the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13

Opinion 97-16

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16

Opinion 94-21

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … require multiple signatures for all, or a reasonable class of, purchase orders. You ask whether there is any statutory …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility

… easy-to-prepare dinner options that arrive at your door, many created with fresh food from the Finger Lakes,” …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facility

State Agencies Bulletin No. 275

… taxes and a decrease in the New York City supplemental tax rate. Affected Employees State employees who live in the five … taxes and a decrease in the New York City supplemental tax rate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/275-changes-new-york-city-resident-withholding-tables-and-new-york-city

XI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… process. State agencies enter into contracts for a variety of reasons that help the agencies achieve their … begins in the solicitation requirements development phase, when it is critical to involve end-users and fiscal, program, … the actions that will occur in the event the contractor does not comply with contract terms (e.g., corrective action, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoring

Public Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes in … Populations Keep Dropping As of March 2021, 46,823 inmates—a decrease of 9,314 (16.6 percent)—were held in 126 State and … 16 and 17 can no longer be held in adult jails or prisons. When confinement is ordered, 16- and 17-year-olds are now …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safety