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DiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… in their most recently reported fiscal years, an increase of 23% ($61.5 billion) since 2017, according to a report … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state … in New York where they are responsible for a wide range of public functions, particularly in the areas of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… revenue collections, the reallocation of unused federal pandemic relief funds and savings … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s office assumes that a number of the fiscal risks the city currently faces will continue, … $8.9 billion in FY 2025 and $13.9 billion in FY 2027 (18% of city-fund revenues), even when adjusting for stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… Act (ADA) prohibited discrimination on the basis of a disability, too many New York City Parks Department … equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to people with disabilities in our city parks, … particularly making new projects accessible, but many of the problems we found have existed for years and should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… the Oneonta Police Department and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General August 28, 2023 Three principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection … Three principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth … and implications for growth in other areas under the “City of Yes” initiative and the creation of the 485-x affordable housing program. “New York City has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… and Community Affairs, Christina Baal-Owens as director of Community Affairs, and Tad Mack as the regional director … Lakes. "Erin, Christina and Tad bring an impressive range of experience to our government relations staff," DiNapoli said. "The Office of the State Comptroller deals with New Yorkers and community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office revealed the theft of public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny … to be sentenced to jail time, probation and payment of restitution in full. “For six years, Ms. Riley treated the … able to bring this public official to justice.” “Abuse of the public trust by those, like the defendant, upon whom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… organizations (MCOs) that contract with the Department of Health (DOH) to provide health services under the state’s … “My office will continue to work with the state Department of Health to ensure the improper payments are recovered and … Medicaid claim costs totaled more than $51 billion, of which managed care premiums comprised nearly $27 billion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , … Western New York Maritime Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … The district’s check signature policy permits any one of the board president, district clerk or district treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly … Grand Larceny. “Jill Havens allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to protect the residents of Shortsville and surrounding communities to fund her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District , Babylon Union … , Remsen Central School District , Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Education Services and the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Education Services . “In an era of limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 91-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in … subdivision regulations adopted pursuant to Article 7 of the Village Law may be used to finance additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro … society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two positions to enrich herself … case — holding Bridget Brown accountable for her betrayal of the public trust when she used her position as tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… lower fees, higher maximum balances and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save … to $10,000 each year.* "Now's the time to take advantage of the improvements we're making to New York's 529 College Savings Program and give the gift of savings for higher education this holiday season," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to … in a guilty verdict on five counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chenango Forks Central School District , Hamburg … and the Tri-Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … (Erie County) The district was not transparent in its use of capital project funds. The district set aside over $6.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty … he was double dipping. As a result, he is convicted of a federal crime and must pay restitution. I thank U.S. … pension benefits are cut off for that year. VATTER, 57, of Walkill, New York, faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded … from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of the plea, she will pay restitution of just over $92,000 and faces 1 to 3 years in jail at …
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from … a stolen identity to further his scheme. Galker is accused of thefts totaling $31,149, including a $1,148 check from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, and various checks from the Jewish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-scheme