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DiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s Office and the New York State … 2017. This case was reported by the Village to the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s Office, which then contacted the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders … Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted in 2007 to deal with the civil management, including … them to committing a sex offense and that results in their difficulty controlling this behavior. The most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an … investigation also revealed that Brown allegedly used town funds to pay 100 percent of his home telephone, internet and …
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
… and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using … the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” … DiNapoli said. Gutierrez pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct and petit larceny, plus a two year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls … prior to their certification or approval for the placement of foster children, and to determine whether casework … including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, … US Attorney James P Kennedy Jr announced today that Stephanie W Cowart 58 of Grand Island NY pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… million at the end of federal fiscal year 2016, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … York's child support program, has made some improvements to the way funds are distributed, DiNapoli's auditors … This is a persistent problem in New York that needs to be fixed," said DiNapoli. "These delays hurt the families …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsOpinion 2003-7
… opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) … feasibility studies) TOWN LAW §277(4): Moneys, in lieu of land for park, playground and other recreational purposes, … to, and necessary to proceed with, an improvement to park land. Such moneys also may be expended to undertake a study …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7Opinion 2007-5
… funds for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of (1) the "construction, reconstruction or acquisition" of a specific or type of "capital improvement," or (2) the acquisition of a specific item or type of “equipment” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
Albert Melin the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement of more than $11 million from the PFD
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
… the needs of all the vulnerable New Yorkers it was created to serve, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller … Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative was created to improve the availability of supportive and affordable … the needs of all the vulnerable New Yorkers it was created to serve according to a new audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … are fully insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0DiNapoli: 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-failuresDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… to Met Council. In February 2015, Solomon Ross and William Lieber , former insurance brokers for Met Council, were each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… Supreme Court sentenced Arkady Goldin to six months in jail, five years’ probation and 200 hours of community … New Yorkers who rely on our Medicaid program. He now faces jail time and millions of dollars in restitution and … hesitate to hold fraudsters accountable." "Mr. Goldin’s jail sentence and order to repay millions to the state should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerOpinion 98-4
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of duties in connection with correction 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 95-24
… the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (deposit of State aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS … SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (use of State aid); Reserve Fund (deposit of State aid in mandatory reserve fund) EDUCATION LAW, §§3601-a, 3602, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Opinion 2003-5
… Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d does not apply to death benefits provided pursuant to General Municipal Law §208-b. You ask whether the … Law §363-d applies in the case of death benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law §208-b, for a firefighter who died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 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-88-23