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Opinion 89-60
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing home inspections) GENERAL … for purposes of Article 18 is defined to mean any claim, account or demand against or agreement with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… of New York; Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field … Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (Smart Starts), and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in … at the expense of the public they serve.” "As alleged, Ms. Gardner and Ms. Caliendo engaged in a scheme in which Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… duties that the Clerk-Treasurer was required to perform by New York State Village Law (Village Law) and General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… This case is a classic example of the fundamental need for checks and balances at the local level over taxpayer … Ontario County Sheriff Povero and District Attorney Ritts for their continued partnership to root out public … actions of the Shortsville Fire Department administration for recognizing the missing funds and notifying the …
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
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftDiNapoli Honors Caribbean Leaders
… Thomas P. DiNapoli honored Caribbean and Caribbean American individuals and organizations at a celebration on … of the We Are Family Foundation, a board member of the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-honors-caribbean-leadersDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais … allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a scheme that allowed Hoffman to steal over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedOpinion 89-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for … Expenses (loss of wages) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Employer (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o) GENERAL … in their ordinary acceptance and significance and the meaning commonly attributed to them" ( Phaneuf v City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Alcoholism & … Services $5 million with Metropolitan Construction Corp. to replace windows and repair masonry at the Manhattan … errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find out how your government spends your money at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017Opinion 2008-1
… without consideration ( see e.g. McKenzie v Harrison , 120 NY 260: Lecci v Nickerson , 63 Misc 2d 756, 313 NYS2d 474). … see 1992 Ops St Comp No. 92-30, at 78; but cf . 30 Ed Dept Rep 236 [Decision No. 12447]). The school district should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Reporting Regulation for Elected or Appointed Officials
… provided in this subdivision, any elected or appointed official who is not paid hourly or does not participate in an … of three consecutive months. The elected or appointed official should extend the period of his or her record of … description of work activities, such elected or appointed official shall include the start and end time of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulation-elected-or-appointed-officialsAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… that employer. I report four days of credit each month for this individual. Does she need to prepare and submit … full-time credit? How do I establish a standard work day for an official who participates in a time-keeping system? Is travel time considered appropriate or inappropriate for an elected official’s ROA? Our tax collector works more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesTown of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… responsibilities because he failed to provide oversight of the Bookkeeper, who performs all financial duties, including online banking, on her personal computer. Adequate accounting … Supervisor should: Collect, disburse and maintain custody of all Town funds in accordance with policies, procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Urban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
… assets were safeguarded. Key Findings A former employee’s user account was used to process 510 financial transactions after her resignation. School officials did not adopt IT policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/06/12/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2019m-240State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 State of the State Address
… Yorkers address affordability and improve quality of life in our state. “Many of New York's families are feeling … New York’s startlingly high rate of children living in poverty. These and other proposals and how we pay for them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-state-state-addressAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The size and complexity of local government or school district operations plays an important role in … on the size and complexity of your local government or school district, either a part-time or a full-time claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… Senate and the state Division of the Budget over his 25-year career in state government. Prior to joining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… today. The two defendants, Deborah Brink, 63, and Sheila Moseley, 58, are charged with grand larceny. “Deborah Brink and Sheila Moseley allegedly schemed to exploit Brink’s mother’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerOpinion 90-43
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … the deceased member's spouse predeceases him. Subject to any applicable statute of limitations, payments made to … became a law. It appears that the first two questions you have raised arise from the wording of subdivision (a) of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43