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Opinion 94-20
… Bonds (use of for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-518, 6-622, 22-2200; MUNICIPAL … bonds to pay for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year. You ask … all or part of any "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year, or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 2004-5
… department (Insurance Law §§9104[a][4]; 9105[d][2][E]; see also 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-53, p 120). Sections 9104 … be for the use and benefit of the department or company (see, e.g., 2000 Opns St Comp No. 2000-6, p16; 1989 Opns St … of such monies for an illegal improper purpose (see, e.g., 1997 Opns St Comp No. 97-20, p 38). Inasmuch as it …
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
… company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided …
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
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Thomas Capuano, the former Commissioner of the … guilty and were sentenced last month. Mr. Capuano’s sentencing follows his guilty plea to the charge of Grand … serve well,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Today’s sentencing brings a measure of accountability in this …
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
… as a public relations firm hired at the time of Thomas’ arrest in March 2018. Approval for the rate of payment for … under the supervision of Deputy Chief Investigator John McManus and Supervising Investigator Sylvia Rivera, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… 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 released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all stakeholders in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsVoluntary 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-programDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… to the New York Army National Guard, inexplicably acted as an unnecessary middleman by purchasing 18,960 gallons of … $20,000 to the purchase price and using other companies to deliver the fuel. DiNapoli’s report concludes that DMNA paid an inflated price for the fuel, up to $1.68 more per gallon …
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
… was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash … was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… 20 cases tested had been either dismissed or paid, and one case was still pending. The Justice could not provide us with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004State Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local Retirement System. Gabriel, 62, had … of Gabriel’s Records of Activity conducted by the New York State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police revealed that from April 1, 2009 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, of Horseheads, was charged with third degree grand larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association … District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for working with my staff to bring this person to … thank the office of the Comptroller and the LeRoy Police Department and their investigators for their hard work in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… credit card bills and pad his salary an additional $20,000 a year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … vacations in Myrtle Beach and New York City, fees for PayPal, Amazon and iTunes, and designer handbags, liquor and … monies and deserve better from their public officials. I thank the State Police Special Investigations Unit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief … guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing their authority and costing the district over … plants along and used a fire district vehicle to travel for the business. VanValkenburgh, who also worked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sharon Thompson, 56, of Bemus Point, pleaded guilty to grand larceny … in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued the following statement on the guilty plea to … disabilities of the help they need. His guilty plea today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today issued the following statement on the guilty plea to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… of Norwood, was arrested for allegedly stealing $73,725 from the Village. “Nancy Berger is accused of stealing funds from the Village of Norwood, a violation of her community’s … was initially uncovered by the Village and she resigned from her position shortly after in June 2022. Berger was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. … to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a school district that received federal funds. She was … as treasurer and thought she could get away with stealing from the school district to fund her personal shopping,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… reports that track information to monitor these plans and alert senior management to accounts in arrears. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-follow