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DiNapoli: 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 Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax … investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. …
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
… funds to assist low-income families and individuals through child care, tax credits and other services, but the largest portion is spent on Temporary Assistance , which is overseen by the New … funds to assist lowincome families and individuals through child care tax credits and other services but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceOpinion 98-4
… of errors) COUNTY AUDITOR -- Powers and Duties (delegation to of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (delegation to of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (delegation to of duties in connection with correction of errors) REAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 2003-5
… General Municipal Law §208-b, for a firefighter who died of cancer prior to retirement. General Municipal Law §208-b … purposes of this opinion, we have assumed that the type of cancer at issue is one listed in section 363-d. 2 Section … Law applies to benefits for a firefighter who died of cancer prior to retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 95-24
… "approved expenditures" is defined to include "only . . . new construction, reconstruction, purchase of existing … structures, for site purchase and improvement, for new garages, for original equipment, furnishings, …
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 … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Public Burial Grounds (duty of town to erect fences around certain cemeteries and burial grounds) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Opinion 88-23
… the corporation and the village unless (a) his or her stock ownership amounts to less than 5% of the outstanding stock and (b) as employee and officer of the corporation, his … reason of stockholdings if less than 5% of the outstanding stock of the corporation is owned or controlled directly or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23XII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements. Note: These … This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsOpinion 2006-2
… 26, 2006 David J. Wukitsch, Esq., Town Attorney Town of New Baltimore 1 The State Comptroller’s approval is required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum loan is 75 percent of your … Taxable Before you apply, you should be aware of the federal tax laws pertaining to NYSLRS loans. Your loan will be taxable if : The loan amount exceeds federal limits (federal tax information is available on the …
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
… programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for … routed $3.3 million to bank accounts held by two shell companies TAPPE created, using some of the funds for NYU … three companies approximately $3.527 million to provide services related to the grants. To justify the payments, the …
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
… of each company, must determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the department or company. … for that purpose. You ask whether foreign fire insurance tax moneys may be expended to pay for the publication of a … Whether foreign fire insurance tax moneys may be expended to pay for the publication of a …
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
… and the New York State Police announced today. Ursula Stone pled guilty on May 29, 2024, admitting that she abused … to steal more than $1 million over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her state pension as a result of her … pension,” DiNapoli said. “For nearly two decades, Ursula Stone took advantage of her position and the trust of Addison …
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
… must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose from several pension payment options, all of which … it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click … submit it by mail. If your option election is not filed on time, by law we must process your retirement as if you had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… call to volunteer fire departments statewide: Keep an eye on your cash. Donors rely on you to safeguard and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 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 … it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionOpinion 95-21
… for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper petition, … to consolidate several sewer districts on its own motion, or whether such a proceeding may be initiated only … Law, §206[3]). Accordingly, a town board may, on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper petition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk … January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a … Town of Florida Town Clerk Operations 2012M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… earlier section (Claims Auditing) is no, then some type of action should be taken in most cases. Obviously, this will … with local policies, reduce the claim by the amount of ineligible expenses. If the claim is a duplicate or has … it to the unpaid amount. Be aware that the submission of photocopies of original invoices may indicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… at a reasonable level to ensure funds are available in case of unanticipated expenditures or a shortfall in revenue. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12