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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… Zebrowski. “My office’s independent contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and … integrity issues and helps to ensure a level playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has … transparency and more accountability to state government. I applaud her decision. “I also want to thank State Sen. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second … for their partnership. Justice is now served on behalf of Norwood residents.” Berger stole the funds between 2018 … announced that Nancy Berger 55 formerly the ClerkTreasurer of the Village of Norwood pleaded guilty to grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageOpinion 88-55
… Powers and Duties (submission of books and records for audit) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts … §1402; VILLAGE LAW, §§4-412(3)(9), 10-1018: While there is no statute requiring the fire company which constitutes … St Comp No. 81-247, p 380; 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 38; 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p 189). Under section 209-d of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… funds, they will face consequences, including time in jail,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Through a … office to represent her community,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Instead she took advantage of the … gain. The actions of Ms. Wormuth erode the public’s trust in our elected officials. The FBI is proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOpinion 89-9
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation … affidavit as provided in this section. ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, §1310: Wages of a deceased county employee which remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is on … unanticipated resources now expected to be available over the course of the financial plan period, yet it still plans … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA is on stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official to engage in a scheme that defrauded the Mount … the execution of Porcari’s sentence. A status hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2020. “Any public official who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… Fuel, headquartered in Wappingers Falls, provides heating oil to customers throughout Hudson Valley. From 2004 to 2016, … customer overpayments and duplicative payments for heating oil. Bottini Fuel did not inform customers that they had … prosecution was handled by Assistant Attorney General Hugh L. McLean of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… executive accused of pocketing taxpayer dollars intended for public services and capital improvements in New York … the state of New York and the United States using her not-for-profit corporation, Angeldocs, Inc. Angeldocs received a … the twelve government grants by filing fraudulent requests for reimbursement and making false statements to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, … having lost almost $6 million that could have been used for good, but instead was allegedly squandered away by Klein. … records, and financial resources should seriously consider all of the consequences if they are inclined to embezzle. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportLyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether cash disbursements were … The Lyon Mountain Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/lyon-mountain-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-2Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… Key Findings Collections were not deposited within 72 hours as required. Court personnel were unaware of the bail … Recommendations Ensure that deposits are made within 72 hours, as required by law. Perform monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285Germantown Central School District – Payroll (2023M-3)
… and the compensation was supported and authorized by the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The District … was accurate, adequately supported and authorized by the Board. District officials did not properly segregate … 12 employees that were either inaccurate or not authorized by the Board. Key Recommendations Assign personnel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/22/germantown-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-3Opinion 2005-4
… in the same manner as a meeting of the voters of a union free school district ( id . at §1951[2][p]). 2 Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4Payroll Users Group Organizational Charter
… Article II. Mission The New York State Payroll Users Group is a partnership between the Bureau of State Payroll Services … skill of NYS Payroll Professionals by: Serving as a forum for addressing issues of mutual concern; Seeking … valid proxies, shall be necessary to constitute an official Steering Committee meeting. Article VII. ACTIVITIES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-users-group-organizational-charterWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… January 1, 2009, through November 28, 2012. Background The West Seneca Fire District #6 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca and the County of Erie in which it is located. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14SUNY Bulletin No. SU-251
… Education Law Article 8C. In addition, the original 403(b) IRS regulations set a maximum contribution amount that was to be … the company providing the investment product.In 2009 the IRS amended the regulations indicating Plan Sponsors are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-251-modification-state-university-new-york-suny-tax-deferredLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… 1, 2012 through December 10, 2013. Background The Le Roy Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors generally … Le Roy Fire Department Inc Oversight of Fire Department Finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Holley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … The Holley Central School District is located in the Town of Murray in Orleans County. The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342Maximus, Inc.
The objective of our examination was to determine on a test basis whether Maximus Inc Maximus charged the Department of Health DOH for expenses that wer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-inc