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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… computers, and a residential alarm system. This case and investigation were conducted as part of Operation … General’s Public Integrity Bureau are prosecuting the case, with assistance from analysts Morgan McCollum and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarOpinion 92-39
… Persons who do not own taxable real property situate in a proposed water or sewer district are not entitled to vote in … and joint tenant owning taxable real property within the proposed district is entitled to vote. However, partnerships … person or entity owning more than one parcel within the proposed district is entitled only to a single vote. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-39DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk was absent, according to State Comptroller Thomas … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5400 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… Lawrence County Court, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with St. Lawrence County … Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea agreement, Sheppard resign … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsSelected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island Railway (Railway) have … because this was not always the case. We recommended that Transit and Railway monitor when inspections are occurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) filed against the directors of The Boeing Company. State … regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… to justice and will have to repay the $22,000 they stole. I thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office … Westchester, whether the victim is a person or an entity like the state retirement system,” Rocah said. “Theft like this from the pension system is ultimately stealing from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to … pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli … get another check for the same amount. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownContract Advisory No. 26
… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… the meals it provides to homebound seniors are prepared in sanitary conditions and are nutritious, high-quality … and food insecurity. “There are nearly 2 million seniors in the city and many have trouble preparing their own meals. … to senior citizens who rely on this critical service.” In fiscal year 2020, DFTA reported delivering more than 4.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… omissions were found. However, there was no indication of what the Board had reviewed. We found that 10 of the 20 cases tested had been either dismissed or paid, and one case was still pending. The … ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are properly reported as paid, or enforced in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office is currently auditing the town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… “Even under such circumstances, state agencies should keep watch over the public’s money and, in this case, DMNA should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… the Pooling and Audit Review Section of the New York Metro Milk Marketing Area in approximately 1986. He passed away on … his pension benefits were being direct deposited into a bank account held in a trust for the benefit of Petschauer; … trustee for his brother and had exclusive access to the bank account. When Petschauer died, Schusteritsch concealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overOpinion 2003-1
… Opns St Comp No. 91-10, p 24), unless the petition, in the case of an article 12 district, or the notice of hearing, in the case of an article 12-A district, states that the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 2004-5
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (annuities for volunteer firefighters) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies may not be expended to purchase … Whether foreign fire insurance tax monies may be expended to purchase annuities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Opinion 94-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … a special assessment to pay the cost of snow removal in excess of the amounts appropriated, but it may issue budget notes to finance such excess costs. In addition, a village has temporary authority to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… of Kirkville, New York, with one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count of Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, a class D felony, two counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, and one count of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… of Social Services by concealing the approximately $1,000 per month in pension benefits she was taking both on … General's investigation was conducted by Investigator Joel Cordone under the supervision of Deputy Chief Antoine … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… taxpayers, commit fraud, or violate the public trust have no place in the state of New York, and will be prosecuted to … Porcari guilty of: Corrupting the Government in the First Degree (B felony) Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a Crime of Public Corruption (B felony) Defrauding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernon