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DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany … that includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York Attorney General’s Office, the Internal Revenue Service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … and that is why our office will bring these fraudsters to justice,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… cards to gamble at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the … Office have a great working relationship with the New York State Comptroller's Office and have worked many … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… his personal use, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today. … said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for partnering with … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… by the Comptroller's office was launched. DiNapoli's audits and investigations have led to more than 150 arrests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 89-6
… be deposited into the State's General Fund or remain with the locality. An examination of the relevant statutes, … General reveals that any moneys so collected should remain with the locality. Article 20 of the Judiciary Law (§§790, et … 791, because the statute contains "not a single word with respect to the title" to such moneys. The Court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 93-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding indebtedness" as used in General Municipal Law, §109-b(6)(c) includes only … which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 91-5
… and the principal upon posterity" ( McCabe v Gross , 274 NY 39, 46). Article 8, §5 provides for the exclusion of … ex rel. Haight v Brown , 169 AD 695, 155 NYS 564, affd 216 NY 674, mot for rearg den 216 NY 743; cf . NY Const, art 8, §9, which provides that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Street Construction-Related Permits
… requirements, potentially creating a safety risk to the public. There is no set time frame for HIQA inspectors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… University noted in a report for the National Science Foundation: Broadband is a net positive good, but its effects … Development; Department of Transportation; New York State Foundation for Science, Technology, and Innovation; Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Oversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… Living, Inc. (ILI) on their Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) are allowable, properly calculated, and … with C onsolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual) requirements. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… issue $10 billion in debt to cover revenue shortfalls and pay for costs due to the pandemic, but doing so would come at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… in spending lacks key details that would better inform the public about how their tax dollars are being spent,” DiNapoli … will be allocated, how recipients are selected or what public benefits are expected. Additionally, significant … in general support for public schools for the coming school year, along with a $50 million increase in competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage … to review contracts, most are approved within 15 days, and one-quarter are approved within five days. In State Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… loans directly or through the FLDC using FIDA moneys; Seek reimbursement of the commercial loans it transferred to the … loans the FLDC issued using the FIDA’s moneys; Seek reimbursement of the FIDA’s startup capital from the FLDC and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… issues and staff typically cannot socially distance when helping individuals with bathing, dressing or eating. … infection control practices and are consistently applied when conducting reviews at homes. Establish effective … responsible for infection control policies and procedures when deficiencies are identified. While OPWDD expressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… staff. One component of OPWDD’s mission is to provide a safe environment for all staff, clients, and families served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsOversight of Child Protective Services
… reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and competent investigation of such reports, … children, families, and communities. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered child welfare system, … days a year, and received roughly 300,000 calls annually for the 2 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Calls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… days prior to the event and are not exempt may be liable for back pay and the value of any benefits that laid-off … were received but not entered in OSOS, indicating that the number of affected employees not offered Rapid Response services (in addition to the number of related employers) is potentially much greater. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act