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Borrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… when borrowing against your contributions: You must be in active service and have at least one year of member … service credit. You must repay each outstanding loan in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within … 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/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… directly and the citizens they serve indirectly. The FBI is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to … This former treasurer took money from the fire department where he was a trusted leader, then used it for personal … fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and one count of subscribing to false tax returns, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… today released two audits revealing more than $70 million in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s … and recover any overpayments as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid overpayments through a reimbursement method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresOpinion 88-23
… is an officer, employee and stockholder of a construction corporation would have a prohibited interest in any contracts between the corporation and the village unless (a) his or her stock … outstanding stock and (b) as employee and officer of the corporation, his or her duties do not involve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Opinion 2003-5
… firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW §363-d: The line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d does not apply to death benefits … ask whether the line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d applies in the case of death …
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 98-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of … duties may be delegated to the county treasurer. This is in reply to your letter asking which county officer is the official to whom the county tax levying body may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 95-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Public Burial Grounds (duty of … Whether if the cemetery is in fact subject to the provisions of section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10State Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Office and the New York State Police revealed that from April 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2019, she falsely claimed credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelXII.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-agreementsState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… York state corrections officer and his wife were arrested Friday for allegedly giving false pay stubs to "boost" their … for their improper actions." The Marvellis were arraigned Friday before Bethlehem Town Justice Andrew Kirby and are due …
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
… , 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-auditsTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides funds to assist low-income families and individuals through … Assistance for Needy Families TANF block grant provides funds to assist lowincome families and individuals through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceDiNapoli: 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-46000DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… the former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing … earlier this year, she was sentenced in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ … office found Harper controlled all phases of the court’s cash collection process with little oversight by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provide annual sexual harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s model policy and training … standards) to all its employees. Every bid made to the State or any public department or agency thereof, where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesVillage 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 … June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Rockville Centre is located in the Town of Hempstead, … Village of Rockville Centre Cash Receipts from Recreational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… and Family Services (OCFS) regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices oversee the entities that provide child welfare services, including voluntary agencies (VAs) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-follow