CHARITIES BUREAU | NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL
1 Empire State Plaza, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224
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* Responsible for supervising charitable organizations to protect donors and recipients from dishonest practices in soliciting and managing charitable resources.* Supervises activity of foundations and other charities to ensure their funds and property are appropriately used and protect the community.* Maintains registry of charities and fundraising professionals.* Investigates complaints that include: Wrongdoing by charitable businesses, trusts, or other nonprofit organizations. Fraudulent or misleading solicitation and improper spending of money for charitable purposes. Inappropriate activities of executors, administrators, trustees, and personal representatives responsible for honoring pledges or gifts to charity.
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NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL
New York State Attorney General is charged with the statutory and common law powers to protect consumers and investors, charitable donors, the public health and environment, civil rights, and the rights of wage-earners and businesses across the state.
