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DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… case.” “Our office is committed to pursuing wrongdoing in Westchester, whether the victim is a person or an entity … that public funds are safeguarded.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
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
… “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… questions about the quality of services,” DiNapoli said. “I’m pleased the agency has accepted most of our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… of Robert J. Schusteritsch, 71, a resident of the state of Florida, for the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second … summer, Schusteritsch was arrested in his home state of Florida and transported to Albany County, where he was … thanked the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… were about 450,000 active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered … nurse, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse practitioner – in New York state. Individuals can hold more than one … licensed professionals, including nurses, each year. In addition to exceeding time frames for "priority 1" case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… New York state paid more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) for premiums over a more than four year period, according to an audit … New York state paid more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations MCOs for premiums over a more than four year period according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… ensuring that caseworkers are making timely and frequent contact with children, their parents and their foster … Wayne and Westchester) and four VAs (Buffalo Urban League, Cayuga Home, House of the Good Shepherd and … as required. For example, auditors found the first contact with a child from Schenectady County placed in June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count of Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, a class D felony, two counts of … for partnering with us to find and prosecute those who steal public retirement funds.” "To exploit the death of … of monthly pension benefits via direct deposit to a joint bank account she held with Tammy Banack. Rosemary Banack died …
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
… work with Attorney General Schneiderman to catch anyone who attempts to steal benefits to which they are not … conviction sends the message that those who commit pension fraud will be caught and brought to justice." According to … of monthly pension benefits via direct deposit to a joint bank account she held at Citizens Bank with Tammy Banack. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andOpinion 2003-1
… or reservoirs, standpipes, water purification works, pumping stations and main water lines, including lands, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Voluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programOpinion 94-20
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES … Bonds (use of for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-518, 6-622, 22-2200; MUNICIPAL … public emergency during a fiscal year, there is no ceiling on the amount of budget notes which may be issued during that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 2004-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … law enacted by the State Legislature provides otherwise. 1 In general, these sections of the Insurance Law provide that … jurisdiction and control of the fire department which, in the case of a village fire department, will generally be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Rabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… disabilities, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding … Court Justice Joseph Zayas to one to three years in state prison. Additionally, as part of his plea agreement, Hiller … Center has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding …
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
… of Public Works (DPW) of the city of Rensselaer, for his role in teaming with two DPW employees to divert … Mr. Capuano admitted his role in selling the scrap metal for his personal benefit between 2009 and 2013. “As Commissioner, Mr. Capuano was responsible for protecting city resources. Instead, he used his position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. "Mr. Porcari violated his public duty, manipulated city … York, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “My office is committed to … from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of former Mount Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… Staten Island caterer which provides food to the New York Army National Guard, inexplicably acted as an unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … both the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 24, 2013. Background The … over the Courts financial operations for the period January 1 2012 through December 24 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Justice Court and released on Chemung County's Project for Bail. The former Village of Millport treasurer was appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theft