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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Franklin and the Town of Hartwick . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or ensure water rents and penalties were properly billed. In addition, the board did not provide proper oversight of … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over cash receipts … Background The Village of Rockville Centre is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is … approximately $38.1 million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted written policies for cash receipts, segregated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… the Morris Central School District. “Stealing money meant for the education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. … FBI and the State Police, she has been held accountable for her actions. I thank them for their continued collaboration in combatting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster … the foster care program, including placing children in foster care settings, certifying and approving certain … initial audit examined whether OCFS has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… sexual harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s model policy and training standards) to all its … and affirmed by such bidder as true under the penalty of perjury: “By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… 2015 – January 2025 Note: Temporary Assistance includes Family Assistance and Safety Net Assistance recipients. The count reflected in the chart includes Family Assistance recipients that are federally funded, and a … Net Program due to substance abuse on the part of the case member. Source: OTDA … In New York the Temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceOpinion 98-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY AUDITOR -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 2003-5
… of any general, special or local law or administrative code to the contrary" (see also Matter of Tuffillaro v City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 95-24
… applied for such purposes and such sums shall not in any case be placed in the city treasury of any city to the credit … used for any lawful municipal or district purpose, as the case may be. Thus, state aid received on account of a capital … for any lawful municipal or district purpose, as the case may be (General Municipal Law, §6-l[2], [3]). Here, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Opinion 95-10
… weeds from cemeteries in the third class and no minimum number of times is prescribed (see 1973 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Opinion 88-23
… of construction company) -- Exceptions (no exception for emergency situations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1)(b), … interest provisions of General Municipal Law, article 18 for contracts entered into in emergency situations. This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23XII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… to as a “Contractual Settlement Agreement” ); or before any type of court, administrative agency or contractual … parties. If the Award or Non-Judicial Settlement Agreement does not describe the amount and nature of each payment to be … for actual medical expenses related to the claim that have not been deducted by the recipient on his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsOpinion 2006-2
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … 12 or 12-A that limits the statements of maximum amount to any particular funding source, it is our opinion that the … source of funding of the increased amount. Therefore, we have expressed the opinion that the procedures under sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… If you meet eligibility requirements and have member contributions in your account, you can take a … your tier and retirement plan), you can only borrow if you have voluntary contributions on file. Tier 2 and 3 (Article … through payroll deductions. You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… by two shell companies TAPPE created, using some of the funds for NYU payments and employee reimbursements, but … position at NYU to steal more than $660,000 in state funds,” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. … NYU Director of Finance and Administration by diverting funds that were intended to benefit students for her own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudOpinion 89-16
… how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the department or company. However, the … or a portion of the tax to the fire department of which it is part. Prior to the enactment of the 1988 legislation, we … to be expended for a purpose which the treasurer, in good faith, believes to be illegal or improper, even if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve three-to-nine years in state prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, and … corruption conviction will be the first pension forfeiture in New York state. “Public service is a privilege and a duty. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – State Police Plan
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose from several pension payment options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-election