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Oversight of Shelter Placements
… The screening results are entered into DHS’ electronic case management system, Client Assistance and Rehousing … type of shelter in which the client should be placed, a case manager confirms the appropriateness of the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsOpinion 98 - 19
… "subject to a permissive or mandatory referendum, as the case may be, in the same manner as provided for such … such vote, referendum or such referendum and vote, as the case may be, in the same manner as provided for such vote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced … stealing over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOpinion 95-29
… 2754[2]). 2 Town Law, §198(12)(b) provides that, in the case of purchase of district property and facilities by a … This alternative, however, does not apply in the case of a sale to a public authority. … Whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Opinion 94-4
… unless the town board or town comptroller, as the case may be, has required an original signature. You ask … voucher, the town board or the town comptroller, as the case may be, may require that the statement be executed only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Opinion 93-20
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (requiring countersignature on checks issued by receiver); Referendum Requirements (requiring countersignature on checks issued by receiver) RECEIVER OF TAXES AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20DiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work on the case. I also commend the Erie County Clerk’s Office for their … Comptroller Hardwick for their partnership throughout this case." “Personally, I’m deeply saddened for Alex and his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedDiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this case and making sure justice was done. “Recent audits by my office have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and abuse in the preschool special education sector. I will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Ontario County Sheriff’s Department for prosecuting this case and seeing that justice was done.” Judge Frederick Reed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftErie County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-11)
… a maximum of $100 payment each year their probationer’s case was active. Key Recommendations Establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/erie-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-11DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… Grady and the New York State Police for their work on this case." Robertson failed to notify the New York State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemOverview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… applicable to various types of local governments. In the case of cities, the city’s own charter typically contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewOpinion 88-30
… Ct 290, 57 L ed 520). While we found no reported New York case which has similarly held that a property owner could be … the town adopt an ordinance requiring connections in this case, the issue of whether the exercise of the town's police … Although it is uncertain whether the town board in this case would be able to require the property owner to connect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… our community defies belief. Many of the victims in this case didn't have a lot of money to invest, and they were only … enforcement partners are still uncovering evidence in this case so we can hold the suspects accountable, and we ask … of DA Singas' Financial Crimes Bureau is prosecuting this case. Dennis Lemke, Esq. represents Eckstein and James …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… Analysts Nicole Maher and Victoria Sepe. The criminal case is being prosecuted by MFCU’s Special Assistant … Chief of Criminal Investigations–Downstate. The civil case is being handled by Special Assistant Attorneys General … General Margaret Garnett. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacyDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… were not placed in a substance abuse shelter. In one case, a client assessed with alcohol dependence had 60 … specialized services can lower the risk. Especially in the case of clients with serious mental illness, placements … and social workers, but too often this is not the case, DiNapoli’s audit found. Placements were also an issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthOpinion 2000-23
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to salary … by other than next ranking subordinate) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement to salary increase … 883, 639 NYS2d 1006, supports this conclusion. In that case, a chief had received pay increases each time the base …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Opinion 94 - 23
… located within two towns) TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: In the case of the extension of a fire district located within two … other town. If the proposed extension is without petition and by board motion pursuant to Town Law, §170(2), joint … district which is located within two towns be extended and that the entire area of the proposed extension is within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Opinion 90-49
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (improvement district … DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (compensation) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Per day" (for purposes of compensation to … is entitled to the per day compensation in each particular case. 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-179, p 191, is superseded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 89-41
… issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service award program); … or at the fire district's annual election, but in either case, the board of fire commissioners is not required to hold … of: (1) a "political subdivision"; or (2) fire departments and fire companies located in a fire protection district of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41