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Opinion 2004-5
… of members of a volunteer fire company. The distribution and use of foreign fire insurance tax monies is governed by sections 9104 and 9105 of the Insurance Law, unless a special law enacted … and control of the fire department which, in the case of a village fire department, will generally be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Opinion 94-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessment for snow removal) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Snow Removal (special assessment for) BONDS … §29.00 (see Local Finance Law, §29.00[a][1],[b]). In the case of an unforeseeable public emergency during a fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Rabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, today announced that … forfeited nearly $8,000. District Attorney Brown pointed out that New York State's Education Law requires that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… to the city for the value of the metal turned in. Court documents indicate that Foust, who was the Foreman of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… and Local Employees Retirement System to her deceased mother, Rosemary Banack, between January 2010 and July 2015. … of eligibility for Medicaid assistance. "When her mother died, Tammy Banack concealed the death from the New … benefits until the Retirement System discovered her mother’s death in mid-2015. The prosecution also alleges that …
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
… against her earlier this month charging her with stealing pension benefits issued to her deceased mother and … her plea today, Banack admitted stealing over $67,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … of judgment in favor of the Retirement System for the pension money she stole, and also agreed to execute …
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
… arrest in March 2018. Approval for the rate of payment for one of the law firms and the public relations firm was sought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonVoluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card … defrauding the government, corrupting the government and public corruption. Brown allegedly used the town’s credit … his neighbors out of over a hundred thousand dollars by using public funds for his pleasure and daily expenses,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… that abuse of their resources will not be tolerated,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. Gutierrez pleaded … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… secure treatment facility operated by the Office of Mental Health. Offenders assessed as less dangerous are released to the community and are subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision … (SIST) administered by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department). Sex offenders under SIST …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… in partnership with the New York State Police. The case is being prosecuted by the Chemung County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 61, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… of 17,191 cases, including 9,331 active investigations and 7,860 cases pending payment. Of these, 12,938 cases (75 … system did not provide management with accurate or useful case management reports. Key Findings We determined that the … cases that can be resolved through compliance conferences and balancing workload distribution by having its upstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… She was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation and ordered to serve 50 hours of community service. Hand was … “Ms. Hand took advantage of her position as treasurer and thought she could get away with stealing from the school … the school district from 2014 through February 2020. This case was investigated in partnership with the FBI and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… The audit found sampled clients were program-eligible and were referred to the program via the proper authorities and that client case files contained required documentation. However, our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… enriched himself to the tune of millions of dollars and deprived children with physical, developmental and emotional disabilities of the help they need. His guilty … audits of special education providers. In addition to this case, his investigations have resulted in multiple criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller … to pay full restitution. The missing money was uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. … fine amounts to cover her tracks. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… (or $133 million) from November of 2019. “As has been the case the past several months, November’s sales tax … largest increase at 51%, followed by Cayuga County (40%) and St. Lawrence County (32%). During the last month of each calendar quarter, the state Department of Taxation and Finance reconciles quarterly distributions against what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberAccounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… to facilitate OSC’s transaction approval. OSC’s Bureau of State Expenditures audits and processes Business Units’ … either request documentation be sent to OSC or conduct an on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must … certified to dispose of the originals by the New York State Archives. Business Units must also comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfs