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Opinion 90-49
… (compensation) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Per day" (for purposes of compensation to improvement district … the town board has designated a "per day" compensation for improvement district commissioners, a commissioner is entitled to the full per day amount for each day on which he or she actually and necessarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 89-41
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … election or at the fire district's annual election, but in either case, the board of fire commissioners is not … or (2) fire departments and fire companies located in a fire protection district of a "political subdivision" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 89-12
… fact that specifications are drafted by a potential bidder does not necessarily mean that the specifications will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12Opinion 94 - 23
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … joint action by both town boards is necessary. If the area of proposed extension is within an adjoining fire … to the provisions of this subdivision except upon the consent in writing of a majority of the commissioners of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Opinion 2000-23
… increase of additional amount received by other than next ranking subordinate) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … police chief of additional amount received by other than next ranking subordinate) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Highest … officers (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-29, p 26), which in turn would cause the chief's salary to be increased (compare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Oversight of Kendra’s Law
… 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … significant events to their respective LGU within 24 hours of being made aware of them. Significant events are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… merger or consolidation of the contractor’s business. In these situations, where the original contract was subject … (OSC) approval, OSC must concur with the waiver. This in no way limits the State agency’s right to reject a … address changes or name changes, which are addressed in X.1 Guide to Vendor/Customer Management Overview , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… shelters instead of specialized facilities. Delays in client placement: DHS’ informal policy says clients should be … of the 17,244 homeless individuals who were in DHS’ Client Demographic Report and examined their current … or death to themselves or others. In one instance, a client was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and abuse in the preschool special education sector. I will continue my … not used to line the pockets of unscrupulous contractors.” In May, Kramer admitted that the now-defunct IncludED, based in Cedarhurst, Nassau County, inappropriately charged New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerErie County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-11)
… a maximum of $100 payment each year their probationer’s case was active. Key Recommendations Establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/erie-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-11Overview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… applicable to various types of local governments. In the case of cities, the city’s own charter typically contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… used the department’s credit card to shop at the Waterloo Premium Outlets and stole cash from barbecue and pancake … was convicted of petit larceny and ordered to pay $2,100 restitution in June. DiNapoli encourages the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… said. "Thanks to Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady and the New York State Police for their work on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an elaborate bid-rigging … County to favored and connected companies, resulting in the restraint of competition. The defendants profited from … State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarReporting Regulations 315.2 & 315.3
… system to correct the error. *New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) 315.3 current through August 15, 2015 … The definitions and guidelines of Regulations 3152 and 3153 for NYSLRS employers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulations-3152-3153Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… (“Met Council”), each have been sentenced to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. As part of their sentence, they will also surrender their broker’s licenses to the New York State Department of Financial Services. The joint investigation revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… pension deposits and spent the money for his own benefit. All told, prosecutors allege Schusteritsch stole over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … in the amount of $103,092.24 for stealing over $148,000 in New York state pension benefits. Kanas previously pleaded … concealed her father’s passing in March 2010 from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official by engaging in … Government and four counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, all class E felonies. … of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises in State contracts. Specifically, State agencies and public … officials told us that they determined the percentage in the goal plan using the anticipated MWBE expenditures … states that it encourages the participation of MWBEs in its procurements. We found that while WCHCC officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises