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DiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… in their vehicles, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Ignition interlocks … In New York City, persons convicted of a DWI are monitored by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… application is being processed. Auditors found that NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) incorrectly paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would further erode the … will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked with my partners in state and federal government to bring this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonOpinion 93-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (requiring countersignature on checks issued … of countersignature) TOWN LAW, §37(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10, 23(2)(f): A town, by local law, may … issued by the town supervisor). Pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10, however, towns may adopt and amend local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 98 - 19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b: An installment purchase contract of a fire district is subject to a mandatory referendum. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Opinion 95-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of to the credit of the real property within the district by any equitable method described in the proposition ( id .). … public authorities provides that transfers of property by a municipality to the authority are exempt from referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… also pay back a portion of her salary. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of Operation … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The defendant callously took advantage of her mother-in-law’s death to profit at the expense of New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOpinion 94-4
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … a town justice may affix a signature stamp upon his or her docket books (30 Opns St Comp, 1974, supra), but that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… his guilty plea, he must repay the almost half-a-million dollars that he acquired illegally. Hoffman also agreed to … said. “Safeguarding the integrity of the pension system is an essential duty of the State Comptroller. This sentence … payments while earning a final full-time salary of $112,000 with Nassau Community College. Hoffman was repeatedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedOversight of Shelter Placements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Today’s sentence sends a clear message … District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, and Erie County Comptroller Kevin R. Hardwick for … requires confidence and trust in its public officer,” Garcia said. “I commend Detective Dan Brinkerhoff and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… This section informs Business Units of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … question has passed the Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Identification Number match process. See Section 3.A - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaTown of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… Attorney’s Office. In April of 2019, the clerk was arrested for grand larceny in the third degree, falsifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our … timely. Key Finding We found that some progress was made in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… matrimonial action documents including the judgment of divorce, stipulation of settlement and/or separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droOpinion 88-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … 194(1)(b), 198, 201, 202, 202-a, 209-e(1)(b): (1) A town, by ordinance, may require district property owners to connect … and maintaining a district are, to the extent not raised by user charges, a charge upon all the properties in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30Opinion 2000-23
… Opns St Comp No. 86-23, p 39, concerning the creation of a new highest ranking subordinate position). The holding in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23