“Today’s sentencing of Morton Kramer, the former executive director of IncludED Educational Services, shows that those who abuse the state’s special education system will be held accountable for their actions. I thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this case and making sure justice was done.
Legislative bill S.7352/A.09823 was signed into law on Dec. 17. The measure, proposed by the Office of State Comptroller, allows municipalities identified as experiencing fiscal stress to be reimbursed by the state Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments for hiring external financial advisers to help with multi-year financial planning.
“More than ever, local government budgeting requires officials to take a long-term view of the impact that spending decisions have on their finances.
The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Dennis Snow, 61, pleaded guilty in Genesee County Court to grand larceny in the fourth degree and forgery in the second degree. He will be sentenced on February 13 and is expected to pay restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013.
AccuMED, a manufacturer located in Buffalo, has generated an estimated $9 million investment gain for the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The investment was made through the Fund’s In-State Private Equity Program, which is designed to make profitable investments in New York State-based companies.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office reviewed over 2,000 contracts valued at $2.1 billion and approved nearly 1.2 million payments worth nearly $8.9 billion in November. His office also rejected 166 contracts and related transactions valued at $348 million and more than 1,700 payments valued at more than $3.9 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties.
New York City’s revised four-year financial plan shows substantially smaller out-year gaps than projected by the city in June 2014, mostly because of higher tax revenues and lower projected pension and debt service costs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an audit today of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic problems, including more than $453,000 in inappropriate or questionable staff payments and repeatedly excluding the public from board deliberations.
“At this special time of year when we come together to celebrate Christmas we should also reflect on the fact that we have so much to be thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas trees are exciting, but our health and the health and happiness of our loved ones are the ultimate gifts any of us could receive.
Let’s also remember the many individuals in our communities who are in need of a helping hand. Consider the opportunity for charity giving this holiday season to help those less fortunate.
“As this year’s Festival of Lights commences, I’d like to wish all of those observing the annual Jewish holiday a happy and safe Hanukkah. Over the course of the next eight days families of Jewish faith in households around the world will light menorah candles as a traditional expression of gratitude for a victory won more than 2,000 years ago. During this time of reflection we can all renew our collective determination to overcome challenging obstacles and be reminded that positive change can and will come.”
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report, “Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing Opportunities,” that summarizes his recent series of audits of affordable housing programs and highlights recommendations for improving New York’s well-intentioned efforts.
