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Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… Hiller, 59, of Far Rockaway, Queens. Hiller appeared yesterday afternoon before Queens Supreme Court Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… New York state collected $126.6 billion in receipts from April through January, which was $582.3 … the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in January. “Tax collections continue to be higher than … from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate complaints that may indicate problematic trends at those … The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village ClerkTreasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Opinion 89-40
… dollars per day. General Municipal Law, §72-o, however, only applies to "volunteer officers or members of the [fire] department " (emphasis supplied). The only officers of a fire district fire department provided for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie … to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney John Flynn and Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… of trust, and he violated that trust. In doing so, he not only victimized the fine, selfless men and women volunteers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000Opinion 2002-15
… for any given purpose to be raised from taxes levied only in the unincorporated area of the town (see, e.g., 1994 … the expenses of lighting districts would be assessed only against the several lots and parcels within the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0Opinion 88-31
… a person is deemed terminated in favor of such person only in situations where the accused is finally exonerated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy, the State Fiscal Year … for Medicaid beneficiaries, providers, local governments and the state budget. DiNapoli also raised concerns about … Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… children." In New York, the state Department of Labor (DOL) enforces the laws to protect child performers, including … observing working conditions and enforcing trust accounts. DOL issues one-year permits to performers under 18 years of … every three years. From April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016, DOL issued about 27,000 child performer permits including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… QUEENS – State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … Inc. ("Value") — a pharmacy formerly located in Corona, Queens before re-locating to its current location in … NY — entered felony guilty pleas in Supreme Court, Queens County admitting to defrauding the State’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidWayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… health department, and officials did not notify staff, parents and/or guardians of these results in writing, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… the bill is also expected to result in higher health insurance premiums or loss of coverage for many New Yorkers. "The legislation will drive up the cost of borrowing for state and local governments' capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reform-0DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… of the New York State pension system by stealing from a friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable for her actions. I am committed to safeguarding the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a reception in celebration of Lunar New Year on Thurs., Jan. 30 in Brooklyn, New York. Photos of the event, including the individuals and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli hosted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… are shameful," said DiNapoli. "Management showed contempt for the neediest applicants and seemingly gave preferential … the city of Tonawanda in Erie County, manages a 257-unit apartment complex that consists of four main apartment … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityOpinion 90-44
… value of fringe benefits. November 5, 1990 Richard Allen Siegel, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Sea Cliff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 92-49
… land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail … referendum at a special or biennial town election, if the lease payments are to be paid from moneys appropriated from … sections 81 and 220, we have previously concluded that a lease of real property for purposes authorized by sections 81 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49