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DiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… Saugerties Town Court on Dec. 10. “This individual broke her promise to safeguard town funds and tried to cover up her crime. By partnering with District Attorney Carnright, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Taxpayers expect their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s personal lifestyle. I thank … to shop online at Amazon, Stitch Fix, and Chewy.com, and order deliveries from Gobble Meals. She also used taxpayers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… concealing their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester … two years after their mother's death, Annette Bigelow and her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… that the Clerk transferred money between accounts under her control to cover up these shortfalls. During our audit, … gaining access to taxpayer funds and removing them from her possession. Because the Clerk did not maintain adequate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Wyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… for and safeguard court and trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the … custody. In addition, pursuant to New York State Abandoned Property Law, money that has remained in the hands of the … less the Treasurer’s statutory fees, is deemed abandoned property. The Treasurer should, after public notice, pay all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2Opinion 98-6
… or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect … is deemed to have an interest in contracts of his or her spouse and minor children or dependents (General … is deemed to have an interest in contracts of his or her spouse's firm. Since the county board of supervisors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 92-6
… is deemed to have an interest in the contracts of his or her spouse, except a contract of employment (General … to have an "interest" in contracts between the town and her husband (General Municipal Law, §800[3][a]). Since none … view of the ministerial nature of the clerk's duties and her status as a subordinate of the superintendent, we do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou
… from all walks of life, both here and abroad. While she is no longer with us, her personal memoirs and collections of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelouOpinion 89-60
… or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect … disclosing confidential information acquired by him or her in the course of his or her official duties or using such information to further his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… and our federal partners, this former school employee and her co-conspirator will be held accountable for their alleged … Fattorusso. “While Gardner accepted the higher bid for her own personal gain, the taxpayers of the Hempstead Union … of their criminal acts.” As alleged in the indictment, in her capacity as the director of food services for HUFSD, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeTown of Philipstown - Board Oversight of Water Billing Operations (2019M-43)
… provide proper oversight over the water clerk or segregate her duties. Key Recommendations Segregate the water clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-philipstown-board-oversight-water-billing-operations-2019m-43Opinion 89-40
… lost wages pursuant to General Municipal Law, §72-o. You ask whether a fire district may reimburse a self-employed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… for their actions. The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens that relied on … back in court on March 28 th . The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… as she gambled away public money and violated the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators … and auditors working with the Sheriff's office, her crimes have been exposed. This case is a classic example …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… County Court to grand larceny in the second degree and is expected to be sentenced on June 23 to 60 days in jail, … County District Attorney Brooks Baker said. “Our hope is that eventually folks, including Ms. Johnson, will get the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftDiNapoli Honors Caribbean Leaders
… the chair of the Social Services Committee. In addition to her work as a state legislator, she is dedicated to community … literary work has been translated into several languages. Her artwork has been featured across New York City and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-honors-caribbean-leadersOpinion 2008-1
… rule, however, a gift constitutes a voluntary transfer of property from one to another without consideration ( see e.g. McKenzie v Harrison , 120 NY 260: Lecci v Nickerson , 63 Misc 2d 756, 313 NYS2d 474). … Municipal Law, violate the spirit and intent of the statute, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Reporting Regulation for Elected or Appointed Officials
… officials who work for a participating employer of the retirement system and are required to be reported to the … in this subdivision, any elected or appointed official who is not paid hourly or does not participate in an employer’s … full and complete copies thereof shall be provided to the State Comptroller upon his or her request. A record of work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulation-elected-or-appointed-officialsAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… January through April than she does for the rest of the calendar year. What months should she use to complete … January through April than she does for the rest of the calendar year. What months should she use to complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board … managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202