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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… contract to purchase diesel fuel. Additionally, the highway superintendent had a prohibited interest in a contract between the town and his construction company, providing construction services totaling $3,000. Town of Hamburg – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… justices. DiNapoli recommended the town and court justices address a number of issues, including: Monitoring court … complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the New York State Police. “While people across the state struggled to deal with the economic impact of the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents are charged with Grand Larceny … “We uncovered their unlawful behavior and worked with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… We found that at least $19,107 of taxpayer funds were missing from 2010 through 2012. We also identified that the … that were not accounted for and additional moneys missing. We were unable to determine if this was the case or quantify additional missing moneys because the records were so poorly maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Wyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January … improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody that should have been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsOpinion 98-6
… county board member as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 802(1)(h), (2)(e), 803: A county … would not have a prohibited interest in a contract with a firm of which the supervisor's spouse is the sole proprietor … matters. March 9, 1998 Richard Swinehart, Esq., County Attorney County of Seneca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 92-6
Whether a clerk in the highway superintendents office would have a conflict of interest if the superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerks husband who owns a repair shop
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou
… its greatest writers and poets, Maya Angelou, a woman who gave a voice to millions and whose works of poetry and prose transcended … of its greatest writers and poets Maya Angelou a woman who gave a voice to millions and whose works of poetry and prose transcended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelouOpinion 89-60
… within the town. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to … and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in … or agreement with a municipality (General Municipal Law, §800[2]). Since it appears that the home inspections in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge, … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest and … of Sharon Gardner the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District for conspiracy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeTown of Philipstown - Board Oversight of Water Billing Operations (2019M-43)
… provide proper oversight over the water clerk or segregate her duties. Key Recommendations Segregate the water clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-philipstown-board-oversight-water-billing-operations-2019m-43Opinion 89-40
… or defend an action or proceeding affecting any district property or claim of the district, or involving its rights or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive … Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the State Police, and the HUD OIG, they will be held accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary … and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being prosecuted by Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts. "This fire official bet …
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
… pay for white water rafting and dating through Match.com, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “Ms. … said. “I thank District Attorney Brooks Baker and New York State Police for their diligence in working with my office to … the cooperative efforts of village officials, the New York State Comptroller, the New York State Police and this office, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftDiNapoli Honors Caribbean Leaders
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli honored Caribbean and … American individuals and organizations at a celebration on Monday in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month. “We gathered … descent. Each of these leaders has given back to New York state through their pursuits in the arts and public service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-honors-caribbean-leadersOpinion 2008-1
… with not-for-profit-corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800(2), 802(1)(f), 803: A school board member would not have … § 1709 [12]). Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§ 800 et seq .) contains provisions of law that relate to … district officers and employees (General Municipal Law § 800 [4], [5]). Pursuant to General Municipal Law § 800 (3), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Reporting Regulation for Elected or Appointed Officials
… of work activities. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, any elected or appointed official who is not paid hourly or does not participate in an employer’s time keeping system that consists of a daily … are not unusually slow or busy. If a position is seasonal in nature, the record of work activities should be kept for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulation-elected-or-appointed-officials