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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. Adopt a Data Backup … for backing up and any other important details relating to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Human Resources … (Client) eligibility, and when a Client is determined to be ineligible, denying, reducing or terminating the Client's benefits. As a last resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… the Town had two elected Justices, Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243New York State Employees and Federal Funding – Federal Funding and New York
… variety of means, including state taxes, fees and federal funding. The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) … of actual State workers whose jobs are backed by federal funding may be somewhat greater. One FTE may be a full-time … funded through a mix of State and federal funds. Federal funding pays for State workers to carry out essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-employees-and-federal-fundingMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… Long Island to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan, to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, and to … of about 198,200 customers from March 21, 2023 to April 3, 2023. The LIRR’s western terminals (Penn Station, Atlantic … to provide regular train service. Additionally, hurricane season can bring high winds, heavy rain, and lightning, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… after previously pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The … Elise Mosesman. The defendants were sentenced Tuesday in state Supreme Court, St. George, before Judge Alexander …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… for stealing several campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a … Service, but is not one over which she or a member of her family holds controls or decision making powers. The … that she cashed and spent certain checks made payable to her campaign. In one FBI interview, Wormuth attributed some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, … Ciera Washington age 35 of the Bronx New York Raven White age 35 of the Bronx and Bryan Otero age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… said Attorney General James . “Public corruption in any form will never be tolerated, and my office remains committed … of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony. Mendez and her co-conspirator, … of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor in connection with the case. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… proper authorities. We also found that the sampled client case files contained documentation of the client’s required Service Plan and subsequent monthly case manager contacts. However, our visits to certain client …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthOpinion 92-20
… a town may impose a license fee on concerts which take place during the running of a county fair on the fairgrounds. … also utilized as a speedway, and for concerts which take place on a regular basis during the summer. You state that … of exhibitions, performances or entertainments in any place within the town" (Town Law, §136[3]; see also Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing VFA gas for his private process-serving business, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Stealing gas for yourself is a crime, no matter the amount,” DiNapoli … without permission. His charges were limited to the $2,950 gas theft. The criminal disposition was reached after Royal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was … degree in January 2025 and paid full restitution. He was sentenced before Judge Adam R. Schumacher in Tioga County … that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsAutomatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersOpinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of … You ask whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to Village Law 7730 may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of … Whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to village law may be expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… 2019. About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, which are administered by 58 Local … is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New York State. Key Findings OCFS does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that William Rapfogel, former executive director and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), … announced that William Rapfogel former executive director and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Council on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Margaret Garnett today announced the indictment of former Tremont Crotona Day Care Center Program Director Anna Mendez … the day care services at the 1984 Daly Avenue location of Tremont Crotona Inc., which were stored in a safe in her … and of failing to report the receipt of that money to Tremont Crotona, Inc. so management would not notice her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profit