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DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… and personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton County … and $8,000 of dog licensing and other fees. She covered her crimes by submitting false monthly reports to the town … also barred from serving in public office as a result of her sentence. DiNapoli's investigation was handled by his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementOpinion 91-58
… of express statutory authority, a city may not conduct an advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is consistent with the local waterfront revitalization … of express statutory authority ( Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Kupferman v Katz , 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 95-8
… interest" and moneys "belonging to the county" within the meaning of County Law, §§550 and 700. While the claiming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… initiatives have helped New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget generate a projected year-end surplus of $3.9 … for the next fiscal year, helping the city balance its FY 2025 executive budget, according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Comptroller DiNapoli, the Ulster County District Attorney ’s office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson … District Attorney Nneji, the FBI, and the State Police, her scheme was exposed and she has been held accountable.” … took advantage of the health insurance system to profit at her own expense. Financial crimes of any kind will not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… but the estimated capital improvement needs for water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in … of 1,004 projects with estimated costs of $8.3 billion, together totaling $26.1 billion. DiNapoli said more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with … and county government employees to discuss the program. "NY ABLE offers peace of mind to individuals with disabilities … long-term care can put a financial strain on families. The NY ABLE program provides families and individuals with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… global tensions and market volatility, our state’s pension fund remains one of the strongest and best funded in … with access to a two-year projection of their annual pension bills. Employers can use this projection in the … at 5.9%. DiNapoli has been a leader in the trend of public pension funds lowering their assumed rates of return to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… services were late and case managers often failed to meet with the youth as required. For example, 94% of youth sampled … Education and special education services are provided on site by New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), and ACS is … practices for the prevention and detection of contraband. Work with OCFS, NYCPS and other stakeholders to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police … family. The Rensselaer County DA’s Office will continue to work with our partners in the State Comptroller’s Office and … and social security benefits he earned over a lifetime of work while forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… to continue in the short term,” DiNapoli said. “The state pension fund’s sound management and long-term approach has … State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25DiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… podiatrists, veterinarians, urgent care centers, etc.) with registered radiation equipment. The audit randomly examined 67 facilities with radioactive materials and found five were not licensed … report. To read the report go to: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/sga-2018-16n4.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… have also resulted in some large year-to-year fluctuations for some districts. For example, one district’s allowable levy limit was 21.7 … include: Property taxes are the major revenue source for school districts outside of New York City. In 2013, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… for scrutiny of applications. ESD did not provide auditors with documentation to verify that the 25 companies met all of … to provide evidence that new jobs met the 35-hour work week criterion, nor does it even collect this data. … Excelsior Jobs Program , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/15s15.pdf DiNapoli has cited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… to ensure public water systems are protected from threats with security assessments and emergency plans that are … is suitable to drink and assisting local water systems with their security and emergency preparedness. As of … and participation of local health departments with DHSES site visits and calls would benefit monitoring of water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… New York City’s budget is balanced for fiscal year (FY) 2016 and the … that year. The city has reached new labor agreements with 80 percent of its workforce, but has yet to reach new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is … at 30.9%. Monthly sales tax distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities are based on estimates by the Department of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County … District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former … firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company. “The Emmonses allegedly diverted money meant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… economic recovery. The MTA will have to provide its board with options that rely on raising revenues, while recognizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation In the event that an agency must … must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution … must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unit