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DiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… Superstorm Sandy added three years to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) already … and over budget post-9/11 security program, according to a progress report released today by State Comptroller … the burden of securing the nation’s largest transit system to the MTA’s own resources." When DiNapoli released his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… Fund (Fund) has committed approximately $400 million to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and … trustee of the Fund, announced today. This action is tied to DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to lower investment risks from climate change and transition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… and ensure an equitable and nondiscriminatory experience for all of its employees, customers and stakeholders.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… and nearly got away with it,” said DiNapoli. “She had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree, even going … period of five years, Bailey used various village accounts to write $106,000 worth of checks to herself or to pay her personal obligations. This included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. … G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect his community to fund his own interests by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… and the State Police determined that Countryman wrote checks to herself from St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance … of the Ambulance Corp.’s board chairman on some of the checks. She allegedly used a majority of the stolen funds to pay for home renovations, including a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Barbara D. Underwood today announced the indictments of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez and … for seven counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, in New York County Supreme Court. Alvarez is also charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoOpinion 96-1
… BONDS AND NOTES -- State Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (purchase of real property - need for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack Park) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (necessity for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack fire district) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… budgets. Collections and disbursements totaling more than $6.4 million were not recorded, and bank reconciliations were … are beyond their usable life by an average of nearly 15 years, including two pieces of equipment that required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… reductions since June 2021. These unanticipated resources have enabled the city to plan to make a $5.3 billion surplus … Plan, tax collections, fueled by personal incomes taxes, have exceeded projections. OSC now expects the city to … costs. The city’s out-year gaps in FY 2024 and FY 2025 have decreased slightly from an average of nearly $4 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… entry. Authorization Review OSC and DOB will monitor all Federal Operating Transfers to ensure that project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais … allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a scheme that allowed Hoffman to steal over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Sidney , Town of South Bristol and Wyoming County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Town of German Flatts – Fiscal Stress … supervisor adequately addressed many of the deficiencies in the town’s accounting records and reports that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XI-A.2 Purchase Requisitions – XI-A. Purchasing
… Source, Centralized Contracts and Discretionary Purchases Online Agencies Agencies should use a General Type … for ordering, and provides the State with enhanced business intelligence about the types of goods and services … the SFS with a purchase order. Agency Contract Purchases Online Agencies Agencies must use the Contract Type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a2-purchase-requisitions-section-overview-and-policiesDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… Corporation (EFC) under a federal program to help fund its replacement of public and private lead water service lines … the use of public funding to address lead service line replacement as it relates to the funds announced by Governor … immediately seek multiple contractors to accelerate the replacement of lead service lines as quickly as possible. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… accurately recorded collections that auditors reviewed in the central accounting records, she did not always deposit collections in a timely manner. Auditors also identified that staff in the clerk-treasurer’s office did not routinely issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… 2020 Women on Boards – a national campaign to increase the number of women on boards – urged shareholders to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… balances. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsWest Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… was to evaluate controls over the Treasurer’s activities for the period January 1, 2013 through August 12, 2014. Background The West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services in parts of the Towns of Ghent and Claverack in Columbia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mSandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… was to analyze the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 through June 24, 2016. Background … $513,020. Key Findings District officials did not perform a cost-per-meal analysis and did not ensure cafeteria … increased to almost $179,000. Key Recommendations Complete a cost-per-meal analysis and, where possible, explore methods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354