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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… is included in the final audit. For a copy of the report visit: … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli visited the Nassau … (“The Night of the Broken Glass”) to the Center’s library. The book, titled “Pogrom Night 1938,” was presented … State Comptroller DiNapoli visited the Nassau County … Kristallnacht The Night of the Broken Glass to the Centers library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-centerNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund, and the Church of England co-filed a shareholder proposal at … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners, said: "We are delighted that … Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund and the Church of England cofiled a shareholder proposal at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve three-to-nine years in state prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, and … corruption conviction will be the first pension forfeiture in New York state. “Public service is a privilege and a duty. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 90-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for upon … You ask whether a town's proposed expenditure of moneys in excess of $100,000 to build a salt storage shed in settlement of a proceeding against the town by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 92-44
… LAW, §207-m: The chief of police of a city, who is the permanent full-time head of the police department, is not … to receive an increase in fringe benefits accorded to the permanent full-time highest ranking subordinate in a … Law, §207-m, the chief of police of a city, who is the permanent full-time head of the police department, must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 92-54
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions … LAW, §60.10: A prospective appointee to fill a vacancy in the office of town supervisor who is an officer and stockholder of a bank would have a prohibited interest in the designation of the bank as a town depository, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… indigenous and local communities to give or withhold their free, prior and informed consent to all new development or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their mission to attract, retain and expand business within their … “Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police … and arraigned before Judge Anthony Neddo at the Watertown City Court Centralized Arraignment Part. Pais was charged … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for stealing … Office (SSAIG), the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… with disabilities, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that … that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four … need to tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I … leaders next year will be especially difficult.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. … abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police Superintendent James, and the Schodack … their assistance with locating and capturing Zielinski.” Donnelly said, “Through strong partnerships with the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… has brought enormous suffering and persistent uncertainty to New Yorkers. Adding to both the financial and psychological pain of the pandemic … were reported in New York State during 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That was a record … financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… operation of these buildings and employs more than 900 custodian engineers to oversee these functions. Up to and including fiscal year 2016, DOE custodian engineers were assigned their own budget allocation … and DSF would be responsible for purchasing supplies. DOE custodian engineers would remain janitorial supervisors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom … of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL. The audit … January 23, 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance … also determined whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project and/or lease agreements. The … Program NYCIDA was created by the New York City Council in 1974 “to promote the economic welfare of its inhabitants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 property taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentChenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… District’s (District) progress, as of November 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Chenango Valley Central School District – … Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162), released in June 2023. The audit determined that District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-f