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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the conviction and … the state pension system and work with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to punish those who defraud the pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… "Concealing the death of one's parent to steal from their pension shortchanges those who rely on these benefits — in this case, brave firefighters and their families," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Today's … conducted by the New York State Comptroller's Office. When confronted with the evidence of her theft, MacVittie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… may be available to the body or official responsible for auditing claims: If original documentation (such as … amount, correct any mistakes and only approve the claim for the corrected amount. If the original invoice does not … the vendor on itemization requirements. If the claim is for travel or conference expenses and the traveler cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsCase Management (2021-N-9)
To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services appropriately for eligible seniors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n9.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… of Richard L. Cook, III, 58, a resident of Atlanta, GA, for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, for … time period. He was indicted for the theft by an Albany County grand jury in April of 2015, and has been incarcerated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “We uncovered the theft and tracked him down, which led to today’s plea and our … case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Philip V. Apruzzese of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysOpinion 93-4
… board authorized to provide for a referendum on its own motion. You ask whether a town board may adopt a bond … referendum or may be submitted to referendum on town board motion. One of the exceptions to these referendum provisions, … board authorized to provide for a referendum on its own motion in the bond resolution (see Swanker v City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Public Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Reported Crimes Rose in 2022 According to data published by the State Division of … agencies rose by 73,646 incidents, or 21 percent, in 2022. This increase in the seven major crime categories … was hit are up 15 percent, and the number of individuals killed by gun violence was 31 percent greater in the areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyOpinion 91-34
… Legislature or by local law adopted prior to September 1, 1953, all contracts for public work involving an … bidder after public advertisement. Effective January 1, 1992, the monetary thresholds will be increased to $10,000 … Cataract v Town of Newfane , 53 NY2d 266, 440 NYS2d 913; People v McDonough , 173 NY 181). Further, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34Opinion 95-20
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … AD2d 843, 484 NYS2d 242, 243 [3rd Dept., 1984]). In the case just cited, the court concluded that only one filing fee … would have determined that separate fees should be paid by each potential distributee. In contrast, in Estate of von …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… for deceiving the retirement system. The Comptroller’s discovery of Hoffman’s scheme was made possible by a 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… plates. These amounts due include $15.6 million, based on the MOU for summonses issued before November 1, 2002. Key … entered into judgment. Communicate with issuing agencies on ways to reduce the number of errors in summonses, such as additional training on writing summonses. Establish and document policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF collects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… the executive director of the Island Child Development Center, once one of the city's largest providers of special … Island Child Development Center (ICDC) was a private not-for-profit company that was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialSubmitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the County Clerk, or an attorney’s certification pursuant to Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 2105. NYSLRS also … Submit the DRO and a copy of the judgment of divorce to: NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau 110 State Street Mail Drop 7-9 Albany, NY 12244-0001 DROs can also be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 518-473-0718. After receiving a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… at sentencing, he will be immediately sentenced to two to six years in prison. Similarly, if any falsehood is found on … Kurman, 54, of Hewlett, Roy Hoffmann, 53, of Woodmere, and Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn — were indicted on the … as its independent auditor as required by the state; and Daniel Laniado, while not employed by ICDC, was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… law enforcement agencies in the 17 counties that account for about 85 percent of violent crime – such as aggravated … New York City. GIVE contracts may include amounts for confidential funds, which are paid – generally in cash – to confidential informants for tips and information. Contract language requires grantees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… would continue to receive benefits after his death. Mrs. Yudenfreund, however, predeceased Mr. Yudenfreund. As … Investigations and the Attorney General. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysOpinion 2010-2
… opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water district) WATER DISTRICTS -- Property (sale of unneeded vehicles) TOWN LAW §§ 198 (8), (12) (a): A … v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Davis v Board of Education of the Hewlett-Woodmere …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2