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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… in restitution to Met Council. The Attorney General’s investigation revealed that Rapfogel and his … rich or powerful, and that those who rip off the neediest New Yorkers will be prosecuted,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New York has the greatest nonprofit sector in the country, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… of Labor Standards (Division) seeks to vigorously enforce State Labor Laws (Laws), such as those that cover minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased sister, Linda Dixon. She cashed the checks … ID at a check cashing location. “Ms. Dixon attempted to scam the pension system by allegedly pretending to be her deceased sister,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksOpinion 2006-10
… duty to take appropriate steps to secure the best price obtainable in their judgment or the most beneficial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… stolen parent fees separate from the rest of the parent fee money that was collected, and of failing to report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… to lower the standard for elevated blood lead levels. The number of blood tests requiring follow-up during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… NEW YORK - New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who might put their desires before the public good. … of this case. “The defendant accepted money for taking official actions, and then lied to federal agents by claiming … Hartunian. “This is yet another instance of an elected official who put her own interest ahead of the public’s. That …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… and Nichole Murray must pay the United States $31,872.90 to resolve allegations that they submitted false timecards in … stole from the very students they were supposed to be helping. My thanks to U.S. Attorney Freedman, and our other partners in law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… in harm’s way, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Every month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsOpinion 94-3
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … and Control to the Governor re: L 1963, ch 706). Further, any private road improved under section 200 must be … e.g., Town Law, §§191, 193, 209-d, 209- e[3]), section 200 does not contain a requirement for approval by the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Opinion 99-7
… other than an illegal purpose or a purpose contrary to public policy, which the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the benefit of the fire department or company. This is in response to your letter asking whether foreign fire insurance tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public … The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of … The men were charged in the indictment with a scheme to rig the bidding process for a number of multi-million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… (seller), unless the grantor is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the grantee (buyer) must pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was elected treasurer of the PFD in 2013. … money to support 211 Medical and N.A.S., to make payments on his home mortgage loan and to pay personal expenses, … of defense," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "My office will continue to work with law enforcement across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… to expose corruption and recover pension funds.” This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of … and the New York State and Local Retirement System. The case was handled by Assistant Attorney General Christopher Baynes of the Public Integrity Bureau. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… years of membership, we use the annual wage provided to us by your employer (on your membership application) to … you actually earned in the last completed State fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). Part-time employee contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… in the First Degree. "Volunteer fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … and auditors exposed her wrongdoing and brought her to justice under my Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman." "It is reprehensible to steal from a local fire company," said Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… J. Hayes said: "My office will prosecute this case and any others like it to the full extent of the law. It's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Levy and Surendra Kumar were entrusted with money meant to enrich the lives of students with disabilities; instead, … on lavish gifts for themselves,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Rocah they will now … for their exhaustive investigation and bringing this case to our Office.” The defendants, Oliver Levy, 55, of Stony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-system