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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… through five years on Staten Island. Throughout the course of the scheme, the defendants diverted public funds to … October 25, 1947 58 Brookwillow Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ Elsie Mosesman D.O.B. October 23, 1946 58 Brookwillow Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandOpinion 93-7
… Lynd v Heffernan , 286 AD 597, 146 NYS2d 113 mot for lv to app granted 1 NY2d 641, mot to withdraw app granted 1 NY2d 919, 154 NYS2d 976). The primary rationale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests. Affected Employees Employees for whom a … has created the new Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests that will allow DOB, Civil Service, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaOpinion 90-1
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of commercial hazardous waste facility assessments); … a town imposes an assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial hazardous waste facility, the proceeds must be … the imposition of an assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial hazardous waste facility must be applied to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 89-59
… [Citations omitted]. (44 AD2d at 222-3, 354 NYS2d at 205). Although the Appellate Division in the YMCA case relied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59DiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… by the State Comptroller’s Office, the New York State Police, and Acting Wayne County District Attorney Christopher … issue. The Comptroller then partnered with the State Police and District Attorney to fully expose Peets’ alleged … complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… High-need urban/suburban districts show the highest rate of fiscal stress, with 22.2 percent of the districts in this category designated in some level of stress. Western New York was the only region that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… eSettlements portal created for such purpose 4/1/2017 NYS Market Place Vendor entry of invoices into the NYS Market Place in support of purchase orders received through the NYS Market Place 4/1/2017 Submittal of invoices or invoice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure … on a calendarbased fiscal year according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Medicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… from March 2021 through March 2022. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program. Many … throughout the public health emergency. In response, the Department paused disenrollment of dual-eligible recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
Attrition outpaces hiring among New York Citys municipal workforce which could have an impact on critical city services and programs according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals – Signed as Chapter 310 of the Laws of 2024, A.10209/S.9701 (McDonald/Stavisky) – Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and … Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsOversight of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… has no policy requiring its staff to conduct timely intake appointments for submitted inquiries. For 19 inquiries where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/oversight-housing-discrimination-complaintsAid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York State’s Local Revenue Sharing Program
This report provides an overview of revenue sharing; a discussion of AIM’s impact on cities, towns, and villages; and an analysis of changes to the program and their effects on inflation-adjusted growth in AIM funding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/revenue-sharing-aim-2022.pdfDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." "It has been a pleasure working with State Comptroller … for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: $187,000 … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeOpinion 93-2
… in village) VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to change) ELECTION LAW, §15-104; VILLAGE LAW, §§9-908, … Law, §9-912 authorizes a village board, on its own motion, to hold a referendum on a proposition to change the month of the general village election at either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Opinion 95-23
… audited by the town comptroller, may, in determining the form of vouchers to be presented for audit, permit the … by section 118(1) ( cf . CPLR, §3021 which requires a verification made by a nonparty to set forth the grounds for … for payment (Town Law, §118[1]). Such a certification or verification would provide a statement by the claimant that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the … or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During … tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019