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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… Development Agency(IDA) officials who pled guilty today to defrauding the IDA and were ordered to pay $1.2 … Industrial Development Agency officials who pled guilty today to defrauding the IDA and were ordered to pay $12 …
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-56Violating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… DRO requesting the Comptroller make this change. Changing elections or designations in accordance with RSSL Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… Plans were completed timely. We also found that the CONNECTIONS information system did not have sufficient case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followOpinion 88-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Assessments (properties … property owners to connect to a district water system in the proper exercise of its police powers. (2) The costs of … raised by user charges, a charge upon all the properties in the district. This is in response to your inquiry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… said. "Through kickbacks and sham billing, Goldin and his partners diverted millions meant to provide treatment to those in need to fund their lifestyles and real estate investments. Attorney General Schneiderman and I will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacyDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced … the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial … order to steal millions to fund other business enterprises and their extravagant lifestyles," said State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOpinion 90-49
… language meant that supervisors were entitled only to a pro rated per diem for anything less than a full day's work. … performance of a full day's work, nor may it be reduced pro rata to reflect that portion of a day spent in service. … trivial or inappreciable. There is no authority for a pro ration of the per diem compensation under section 214 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 89-41
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service award program); (referendum requirement); (necessity … program. You ask whether a public hearing is required prior to the establishment of a service award program for the … which requires a local government to hold a public hearing prior to adopting a local law). With regard to whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 89-12
… CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS, §29.3: The employment by a fire district of a professional engineer as an independent … interest exists in the following circumstances involving a fire district contract. You state that the fire district has retained a professional engineer to prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12Opinion 94 - 23
… TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: In the case of the extension of a fire district located within two towns, if the proposed … more than one town. You state that it is proposed that a fire district which is located within two towns be extended … relative to the establishment and extension of fire, fire alarm and fire protection districts. Town Law, §170(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Opinion 2000-23
… Opns St Comp No. 86-23, p 39, concerning the creation of a new highest ranking subordinate position). The holding in … supra ). On the other hand, some of these same bill jacket documents, when summarizing section 207-m, expressly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Oversight of Kendra’s Law
… AOT orders generally cover up to 1 year and may be renewed if the LGU determines that the recipient continues to … that AOT orders that are due to expire and should be renewed continue without lapses in treatment and monitoring. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… bidding statutes would be frustrated. For example, where a service contract was awarded on the basis of a best value …
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. DHS officials attributed this, in part, to a small number of beds available in senior shelters. However, …
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
… District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this case and making sure justice was done. “Recent audits by my office have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and abuse in the preschool special education sector. I will … for students with special needs are spent as intended and not used to line the pockets of unscrupulous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerErie County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-11)
… violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key Findings Department … violated the court order, or disburse victim restitution payments appropriately. As a result, some victims may never receive the payments to which they are entitled. Officials did not …
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
… this guide as a resource for those governing bodies and officials who are responsible for the audit of claims. It … in this guide will be valuable to new board members and inexperienced claims auditors. This guide provides a … districts, counties, fire districts, libraries, towns and villages and pertinent legal references. Appendix B lists …
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
… from barbecue and pancake breakfast fundraisers. Mason’s wife, Victoria Coleman-Mason, was convicted of petit …
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
… P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley for … P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S Robertson 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-system