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Opinion 2006-6
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Compensation (leave of absence) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §92(1): A town board may not grant a … as much or as little time off as they might wish under a schedule they controlled (see 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, pp 88, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County … to pay for fuel for her personal vehicle. She was employed by the village between 2015 and November of 2020. “Jaeger … battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar not spent on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Opinion 92-12
… ( id .; see also Klonowski v Department of Fire of City of Auburn , 58 NY2d 398, 461 NYS2d 756; Luisi v Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a five-count indictment charging Tammy … to receive his pension as a Pop Up Joint Allowance Half, which provided him with a reduced pension benefit but allowed … faces up to 5 to 15 years in state prison. The charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County … “Public corruption does damage beyond the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” … Chiumento said, “This individual violated the public trust by blatantly disregarding the law and stealing from town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000Controls Over Equipment
… over equipment. Our audit scope covered the period July 1, 2016 through August 7, 2018. Background H+H is a public benefit … physiological monitors. An HP computer was purchased on August 27, 2009 for $1,547. We attempted to locate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, … the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she faces a prison sentence of 3 2/3 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… ordered to serve 50 hours of community service. Hand was also ordered to pay $34,000 in restitution. “Ms. Hand took … of her position as treasurer and thought she could get away with stealing from the school district to fund her … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County … accountable, rectify the financial losses incurred by the Village of Norwood, and assure the people of Norwood … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … announced that Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysComplaint Processing
… to CCRB’s Board on how each allegation should be resolved, the Board decides the disposition of each allegation based on the majority vote of a panel of three Board members. CCRB reported that it … Key Findings CCRB does not complete investigations in a timely manner and does not have performance measures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District … accountable for their actions. Mr. Storrs was entrusted by the Marbletown Fire Department to serve and protect the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… General's Public Integrity Bureau. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyStatement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… defender of the rights of our citizens. I congratulate her on this historic appointment and commend President Obama for his wise choice. … New York is proud to see one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Tonight our nation mourns the passing of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the … progressive civil penalties through New York City Housing Court. According to HPD’s records, between January 1 and … timely, taking an average of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… of the investigation or the written request, whichever is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State … request or the conclusion of the investigation (whichever is later), as required. In a sample of 63 record requests, 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followDiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… Assistant Comptroller and Director of Member and Employer Services. She is leading the multi-year, multi-million dollar effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the … and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… a municipality’s finances with little to no oversight. I would like to thank the State Police and Steuben County … make purchases, pay bills, write checks and collect and deposit moneys with no board oversight. This system created … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80k