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Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson, New York (“PFD”), pled guilty … Melin betrayed the trust placed in him by the Patterson Fire Department, embezzling over a million dollars of fire department funds. Melin took money that was supposed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… New York’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) … chipped or peeling paint, and damaged or insufficient furniture. Missing Residents Auditors found two residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… Pharmacy Inc. ("Value"), a pharmacy formerly located in Queens before re-locating to its current location in … million. Today, Acting Supreme Court Justice Barry Kron of Queens County Supreme Court sentenced Arkady Goldin to six … supervision of MFCU NYC Regional Chief Auditor Thomasina Smith. Investigative support was provided by Supervising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… NEW YORK – State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Police Department for partnering with my office on this case.” DiNapoli’s investigation and audits found that Snow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000State Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… Supervision's Office of Special Investigations (DOCCS). Justin Marvelli and Jessica Marvelli, both 37, of Ravena, are … doctored prior DOCCS pay stubs to mislead two banks that Justin Marvelli was still employed by DOCCS, although he'd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (Rensselaer County) Case files were properly maintained with all supporting …
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)
… are stored at a secure off-site location for retrieval in case of an emergency. Develop a formal disaster recovery plan …
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
… Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing at least … School District. “Stealing money meant for the education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her … Police, she has been held accountable for her actions. I thank them for their continued collaboration in combatting …
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)
… service delivery, including assessments and case plans for families and children. Our initial audit examined whether … required criteria prior to their certification or approval for the placement of foster children, and to determine whether casework contacts occur as required for these children. At each of the ten sites we visited, we …
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
… position and steal public money will be held accountable for their wrongdoing,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping to recoup this … the work Comptroller DiNapoli has done and continues to do for the citizens of Ulster County,” District Attorney …
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
… Finance Law §139-l requires bidders on state procurements to certify that they have a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in … of section two hundred one-g of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered …
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
… $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. This plea was a result of a joint … food deliveries, and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for two years, ending in August 2020. …
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
… , which is overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). Benefit amounts vary based on county of residence, household size and other factors, and include cash and a small amount of non-cash assistance. Cash Temporary Assistance is limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceOpinion 98-4
… to of duties in connection with correction of errors) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Correction of Errors (delegation of duties in connection with) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §554; COUNTY LAW, §§369, 577, 600: If … established in a county, the duties of the tax levying body provided for in Real Property Tax Law, §554 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 2003-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty … Law §208-b is paid by the municipality and consists of: an amount equal to the greater of the salary received by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 95-24
… aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Funds (criteria for establishing) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Opinion 95-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … (to maintain cemetery) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Around" (meaning of for purposes of Town Law, §291) TOWN LAW, §291: … Town of Schodack 1 We note that the Secretary of State administers a fund for the maintenance of certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Opinion 88-23
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1)(b), 802(1)(b), 2(a); VILLAGE LAW, §5-524(2): A village trustee who is an … of any of the construction contracts. If the board member has a prohibited conflict of interest, you also ask … as a result of the contract. We are not in a position to make the necessary factual determinations in this regard. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23XII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements. Note: These procedures take effect … is referred to as a “ Contractual Award .” A “Non-Judicial Settlement Agreement” is an agreement requiring payment by … made a final decision (referred to as a “Administrative Settlement Agreement” ); or after a grievance is filed under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreements