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Opinion 90-48
… contracts subject to the approval of the New York State Commissioner of Education and authorizes the Commissioner to reject any or all bids "if, in his opinion, the best interests of the district will be promoted thereby". Inasmuch as the Commissioner of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48XIX.2.C.1 Statewide Standard Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… should be used with a project. Standard activities are defined for each project type. With the exception of a … Imprv - 20yrs This activity is intended to be used by DOT only for the purpose of tracking capital improvements to … Related This activity is intended to be used where there is evaluation of, purchase of, movement of, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xix/xix2c1-statewide-standard-activitiesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… announced the guilty plea of Nelson Rivera, the former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County, for working with … announced the guilty plea of Nelson Rivera the former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County for working with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand … that on Thursday April 14 2022 Valerie White 58 of Middletown pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty … gap during an audit and investigation and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the … petit larceny. “The trust put into Ms. Kelley by Chautauqua County residents was violated,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… Albany resident Joseph F. Grossmann, 68, pled guilty to Bank Larceny, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one year of home … former Albany resident Joseph F Grossmann 68 pled guilty to Bank Larceny a violation of Title 18 United States Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentVillage of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… 31, 2011. Background The Village of Scotia is located in the Town of Glenville in Schenectady County and has approximately 7,700 residents. … $8.3 million. Key Findings We identified weaknesses in the controls over the collection, recording, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148DiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… Inspector-in-Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS") announced that Gregory … I thank both U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for their collaboration on this … Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the Postal Inspection Service and the New York State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… elected officials are required to file annual financial disclosure reports in order to provide accountability by … "These alleged actions reveal a disdain for honest disclosure,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “My partnership … of the indictment relate to the filing of a 2011 annual disclosure report, an amended 2011 annual disclosure report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heDiNapoli: Audit of NYC's CityFHEPS Program Reveals Weak Oversight and Rising Costs
… DSS approved rents above market rates by an average of $525 per month without documentation of required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-audit-nycs-cityfheps-program-reveals-weak-oversight-and-rising-costsOpinion 90-55
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Disability … its police department remains obligated to pay benefits in accordance with General Municipal Law, §207-c to police officers injured in the line of duty prior to the abolition of the department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55Opinion 90-24
… of the municipality unless a state or local law provides for the delegation of that authority. As noted, Local Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office and our partnership with District Attorney Baker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… legal services, but better monitoring of social services offices and service providers by OTDA, along with better data … victims to local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices for public benefits or providers, often nonprofits, … human trafficking survivors, 64% were referred to DSS offices and 36% were referred to area service providers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingOpinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (refund of 2% cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… corruption.” Rapfogel, 59, pleaded guilty today before the Honorable Larry Stephen in New York County Supreme Court to … in prison. Cohen, 70, pleaded guilty today before the Honorable Michael Obus in New York County Supreme Court to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingAdministrative Hearings
… service credit, you are entitled to an administrative hearing. If you are denied a benefit, you will receive a … or request has been denied. If you wish to request a hearing, the NYSLRS Hearing Administration Bureau must … An overview of the NYSLRS Hearing Administration Bureau procedures on adjournments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the … General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the indictment of Roger Burlew former Highway Superintendent for the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to … accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police … time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in … Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft