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DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $92,000 from the Department over … today. “Ms. Simchik allegedly used Fire Department funds for her own entertainment betraying her community’s trust,” … protect public money. I thank the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, … entitled to,” Stanzione said. “The arrest of Stephen and Kelly Tuomey sends a strong message of this commitment to … was initiated. The investigation revealed that Kelly allegedly forged her father-in-law’s name on the paper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… York State Office of the Comptroller is essential to the detection and prosecution of fraud against New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Preliminary Plan includes $246 million for SSBG for FY 2025, with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) … the Department for the Aging (DFTA) 9 percent (see Figure 1). FIGURE 1 – SSBG Uses, FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) SSBG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … development and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these … These exemptions were partially offset by $500 million in payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), leaving the total net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be more strictly enforced by New York City’s Department of Education (DOE), according to … requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York Citys schools need to be more strictly enforced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… effectively.” Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (Chenango County) The district did not … $4.7 million in fund balance to finance appropriations. This has resulted in a dramatic reduction in the district’s … In addition, the district improperly used two reserves to help fund general fund operations during the 2012-13 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax oversight and poor controls, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli determined. The audit released today uncovered other lapses, including … buildings who let residents have apartments without the required approval from the New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… additional sources of health care coverage. DOH's policy is to exclude Medicaid recipients from mainstream managed … and will be taken to address them. The agency's response is included in the audit. DiNapoli's auditors worked with New … health insurance. The Medicaid Inspector General's office is currently engaged in a "clean-up project" to disenroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceState Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… and educated on the latest technical and fraud methods is not easy on a limited budget. We can help. Our new Academy for New York State Local Officials is a smart, cost-effective way for local officials to get the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsOpinion 91-62
… VILLAGE LAW, §1-102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): A village, by local law, may transfer a building to a school … purposes of the corporation may require". Section 1-102 does not expressly state that only property which is no … of unneeded village real property may not be made in the form of a gift or loan in violation of article VIII, §1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Chenango … process, they were inadequate because no final review is performed before payments are made. The district made two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 91-45
… of the agreement required by Highway Law, §284. It is a well-established general rule that municipal officers … superintendent's normal responsibilities. Therefore, it is our opinion that a town board may require the … duties on the highway superintendent, however, there is no authority for the superintendent independently to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… appeared in Mount Vernon City Court on Thursday. The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District … due to my partnership with District Attorney Scarpino, she is being held accountable for her actions. This case sends a … Jr. said: "Stealing from public funds hurts everyone. This is another case where the State Comptroller's Office has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates it missed out on, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates it missed out on according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… to work in schools until they receive proper background clearance, Waterville is setting an example for other … the appropriate employee background checks and updated clearance requests with SED, the school may not be notified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-districtOpinion 90-46
… the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (refund by State of county's portion of index fees) FEES -- Court Fees (refund by State of county's portion of index fees) CIVIL … to Civil Practice Law and Rules, §8018(a). The State must refund to a county the county's $5.00 portion of each index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Opinion 88-39
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … town court, is the property of the town. You ask whether a county, a town in the county, or a village located within the town is entitled to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , School District Energy Performance Contracts , Vestal Central School District and Westport … tax levy limit. School District Energy Performance Contracts (2013MR-1) Auditors reviewed a total of nine energy performance contracts in eight school districts – Downsville Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 88-1
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(2): It appears that a village should obtain special legislation … the parking lot to the U.S. Postal Service, whether or not it is determined to be unneeded, for nominal consideration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1