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DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… seven pension checks totaling $8,600 meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State Comptroller … Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati announced today. The two defendants, Deborah Brink, 63, and Sheila Moseley, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… oversaw a team of budget and revenue analysts and was the lead budget negotiator for the Senate Majority Conference. He … $170,000. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… auditing responsibilities. When a claims auditing official is appointed, the governing board generally no longer … auditor’s responsibilities, as long as such guidance is consistent with legal requirements. In order to keep the … of duties, the claims auditor should be someone who is independent of both the purchasing and treasury (check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOpinion 94-13
… engaging in prohibited employment requires an adversarial hearing at which the municipality has the burden of proof. … district is liable for all medical treatment and hospital care furnished during such disability. Section 207-a(2) of … of payments under section 207-a requires an adversarial hearing at which the municipality has the burden proof (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 89-12
… and of the competitive bidding statute. You ask if a conflict of interest exists in the following circumstances … Whether a conflict of interest exists involving a fire district contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 State of the State Address
… cost of living. The Governor’s proposals for expanding child tax credits and providing school meals are significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-state-state-addressTown of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Supervisor adequately fulfilled his fiscal … Determine if the Supervisor adequately fulfilled his fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Urban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
… whether the Board and School officials ensured information technology (IT) assets were safeguarded. Key Findings A … with IT security awareness training. Sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated … whether the Board and School officials ensured information technology IT assets were safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/06/12/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2019m-240Opinion 2000 - 13
… opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second company) TOWN LAW §176-b(10): An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire company may not join a second company unless he or she first terminates membership … a fire district fire department who seeks membership in a second volunteer company is automatically deemed to have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… “With a new year and legislative session upon us, today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for … With a new year and legislative session upon us todays State of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressTown of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Determine whether the Town … to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a timely manner. Reconcile her bank account or identify … tax payments received from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. The Board: Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… Columbia, Frankfort, German Flatts, Herkimer, Litchfield, Little Falls and Schuyler in Herkimer County. The District operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129Waverly Central School District - Financial Operations (2019M-136)
… claims (11 percent) totaling $73,865 were not approved by the department head and 15 claims (5 percent) totaling … 111 days. Key Recommendations Implement internal controls to verify that checks, wire transfers and payroll … and indicated they have initiated, or planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/waverly-central-school-district-financial-operations-2019m-136East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Opinion 94-16
… local bank which has been named as one of the depositories for the IDA. You state that the individual in question owns … on the propriety of dual office-holding. Accordingly, for purposes of this opinion, we have assumed the individual … wish, however, to contact the Attorney General's Office for an opinion on this issue. Article 18 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 90-56
… his or her military compensation (33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 117; 22 Opns St Comp, 1966, p 559). As the Court of Appeals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Opinion 98-5
… 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, would have a prohibited interest in a … payment is made to the coroner as a sole proprietor of a funeral business. A coroner also would be deemed to have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… of the Board does not audit claims prior to payment. The Secretary signs checks with the Treasurer’s signature stamp … by the Treasurer. In the Treasurer’s absence, the Secretary performs all claims payment duties without … maintain control of her signature stamp. Segregate the Secretary’s claims payment duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Miller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… While the Board has authorized the District Clerk to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence, the District Clerk … signature flash drive. Ensure that anyone authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence does so with their own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Rockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
… - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2019/05/24/rockland-county-court-and-trust-funds-2019m-45