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Opinion 88-64
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees … to provide health and dental benefits to its employees by participating in a self-insured plan operated jointly by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 8.8% in November compared to the same month in 2021, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in October compared to the same month in 2021, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official by engaging in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card … defrauding the government, corrupting the government and public corruption. Brown allegedly used the town’s credit … his neighbors out of over a hundred thousand dollars by using public funds for his pleasure and daily expenses,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… COVID-19 pandemic hit New York, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. DiNapoli said that a persistent lack of funding for public health over the last decade forced DOH to operate … with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became entangled in the undercounting of those deaths as the Executive took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence … Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … properly collected from defendants and used to benefit the public, but instead she took advantage of her position to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesOpinion 2005-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Payment in aid or … for private program); (contract for provision of services by private organization) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Youth Programs … prohibits municipalities from making gifts or loans of public money or property to or in aid of private individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an audit and investigation released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was … admitted to altering court records so she could pocket the public funds from 2009 to 2013. “I’m glad our auditors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… – Relates to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York State Comptroller. Passed the Senate Protest … Provides for bid protest procedures for state agencies and public authorities. NYS 529 Program, Scholarships and Grants … to choose pension benefits or a death benefit in certain circumstances. Vetoed by the Governor Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
Determine whether the Bethpage Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with the Library’s policies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/bethpage-2019-219.pdfDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… A new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the … and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… 2021 Edition Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) first … 9.9% $3,588,694,869 7.0% $74,121 Other Services (except Public Administration) 51,571 10.5% $3,091,409,069 6.1% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. … Hart took advantage of her position and the public's trust by diverting public funds to herself," said DiNapoli. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she paid herself an illegal second salary. “This public servant was able to write herself extra paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… Local government sales tax collections declined by 10 percent overall in 2020, or $1.8 billion, compared to the previous year, … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,411 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $6.4 billion and approved nearly … and remediation of the former Rome Cable Corporation site in Oneida County. $1.4 million with the Student Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberPublic Equities
… Small Cap Program Partners Xponance, Inc. (Global Equity) Public Equity Program 1845 Walnut Street, Suite 800 … Leading Edge Investment Advisors (U.S. Small Cap Equity) Public Equity Program One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1160 San … New Strategy Structure: Separate Managed Account Managed by: NYSCRF Direct, Program Partners Firm assets of $4 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/public-equityMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… has adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to determine whether improper … of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010, the State developed the New York State of Health … coverage, including Medicaid. Individuals who apply for public assistance benefits, including Medicaid, are assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health