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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… renders online files unusable. Some organizations contract with a third party for backing up data, applications and/or … the case, the organization should have a written agreement with the vendor that clearly describes the expectations for … should be included in a data storage contract. 1 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/records/mr_data_storage.shtml … There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full … “Public corruption does damage beyond the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” … My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… with applicable policies and procedures, and whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used … However, procedural revisions are necessary to reduce the number of hearings held, and to reduce the number of HRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid … by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck … Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftAutomatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… to Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(2) are binding on the parties to the matrimonial action. Automatic Orders are court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersAdministrative Hearings
… an online tool that allows users to host or participate in video conferencing, online meetings, and screen sharing … beyond the control of the applicant or the other party, such as: a death in the immediate family, serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… As a result, the board lacked reliable records and reports to manage the town’s financial operations, account balances … also were generally not prepared or provided to the board in a timely manner and adjusted bank balances … not deposit collections as required, the school did not have access to the undeposited funds, and the risk of loss, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Local Government Audits
… and local government audits have been issued. Town of Addison – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (Steuben County) The follow-up review was … documents related to the issues identified in an initial audit. Based on those procedures, auditors found the town has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-local-government-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town … in government and wastes taxpayer dollars, and that is why I will continue to pursue those who betray the public trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… after previously pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… York State Election Law. Wormuth also agrees to contribute any remaining funds of that campaign committee to a charity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… through the end of our fieldwork. Background OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. One of OMH’s major programs is known as … programs. PCMH, a not-for-profit entity, is one of New York’s largest providers of supportive housing services. PCMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… said Attorney General James . “Public corruption in any form will never be tolerated, and my office remains committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to her father, Jacob Yudenfreund, a New York State pensioner … State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “We will continue to expose these scams and protect the retirement system. I … partnership, Comptroller DiNapoli and I will keep fighting to ensure New York taxpayer dollars are protected, and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… Fireman’s Association (VFA) former Fire Chief Duane Royal pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing … of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal accountable and obtain full restitution for the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsXI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… been received. With the quantities present, the receiver does not have a need to independently count or keep records … the purchase of copier repair services, when the agency does not know ahead of time the extent and cost of necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls … in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of relatives or a suitable person via Family Court Act (FCA) … services, which are administered by 58 Local Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) throughout the State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenOpinion 2010-1
… purposes, it may be a factor indicative that the "fee" in lieu of the dedication of park land constitutes an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a portion of which would (1) be separately appraised, (2) have a separate value ascribed to it, (3) be separately … (Village Law § 7-730 [4] [c]; see Bayswater , supra ). Any moneys required by the planning board in lieu of land for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1