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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the arrest of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for allegedly stealing … this morning after an investigation that exposed the theft of approximately $12,900 from his campaign committee, and the diversion of over $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, … country, companies need to answer whether the benefits of political donations outweigh the risks.” The company … cycle, but that does not provide a complete picture of the company’s electoral spending. FirstEnergy is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… season, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. This was the first proxy season the Fund achieved agreements on all of its climate-related shareholder proposals. “A low-carbon … risk management, strategic planning and reporting.” Four of the companies agreed to adopt the standards of the Science …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonDiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… developments overseen by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) operated at a … gratuities and holiday-related payments. “Even in the face of New York City’s affordability crisis, my audit found … developments that show clear need for better oversight of the Mitchell-Lama program, which is crucial to preserving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… guidance on how to determine the federal reportability of payments as well as how to process payments subject to … judgments, and awards. Determining Federal Reportability of Payments SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section … provides Business Units with information on the type of payments that must be reported to the Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman, for working … Monroe County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in violation of Penal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District , … Westhampton Beach Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … $3 million less than planned and only used $1.5 million of the appropriated fund balance that was budgeted to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central Valley School District , Cornwall Central … and the Wappingers Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … County) The treasurer does not oversee the application of her signature on checks or compare checks to the warrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… The number of cities, counties and villages in New York that are close … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The CTL is the maximum amount of real property tax a local government can raise in a single … only seven municipalities had used 80 percent or more of their CTL. By 2018, that number had risen to 20, with ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… DiNapoli. Nearly 1.4 million households paid half or more of their income in 2017 towards housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic … undermines New Yorkers’ living standards and quality of life and damages the state’s economic health.” Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the … from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term borrowing to cover … office, which they must do by state law. Specific areas of concern in regards to inaccurate recordkeeping include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) used a catering company … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In times of disasters, most New Yorkers pull together to help each … as an unnecessary middleman by purchasing 18,960 gallons of fuel, adding nearly $20,000 to the purchase price and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report … difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," DiNapoli said. "Our annual report … the costs associated with their decisions. Now, because of recent reforms requiring more disclosure, taxpayers will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… A former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, was … Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message that alleged criminal … any illegal financial acts, and I applaud the work of our members and our partners at the Comptroller’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… A father and son, both owners of companies providing Medicaid recipients with … was arraigned in Shawangunk Town Court. Both are residents of Campbell Hall. “The Khans allegedly fraudulently enriched themselves of over a million dollars from a program that serves people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Superintendent Stephen G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, … system.” “We are committed to protecting the assets of the pension fund and prosecuting people who receive … they are not entitled to,” Stanzione said. “The arrest of Stephen and Kelly Tuomey sends a strong message of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17, a decline of $300.1 million or 0.4 percent from last fiscal year, … tax receipts exceeded the latest projections at the end of the fiscal year, they were more than offset by lower … strong cash position starting the new fiscal year, because of factors including General Fund spending that was well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… overall demand for AAR service increased, but the portion of the service provided by traditional carriers decreased … $64,954 in personal service costs that consisted of ineligible bonuses and executive compensation above the … the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-90) Based on a review of a sample of transactions, for the fiscal year ended June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… A former Town of Throop Supervisor was arrested and pleaded guilty today to … in the Fourth Degree and Official Misconduct. As part of his plea agreement, he will pay full restitution and … home improvements,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, his crimes were uncovered, and he is being held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townXI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To participate in the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Quick Contracting Program … was made to the low bidder that was within 15 percent of the engineer’s estimate. No bidder who otherwise would … certifying is unaware, after completing diligent research, of any protest or other objection to the award. The use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-construction