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Opinion 93-5
… Sea Beach Improvement Co. v City of New York , 214 NY 1; Metcalf v City of New York , 49 Hun 607, 1 NYS 873; … of the City of New York , 116 Misc 2d 357, 455 NYS2d 317; Wood v LaRose , 67 Misc 2d 597, 603 324 NYS2d 788, 797, … is for the benefit of the public (see Looney v Hughes , 26 NY 514; McKinney's Statutes, §172). Based on these general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Opinion 89-60
… the courts hold public officials. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the propriety of a town building … relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a … any such powers or duties (General Municipal Law, §801), and none of the exceptions contained in Article 18 are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 89-59
… special district "shall" be assessed in the same manner as is the expense of the improvement. Although sections 202 and … rates to be paid by consumers" of a water district which is established pursuant to Articles 12 or 12-A of the Town Law. It is further stated in Town Law, §198(3)(d) that "[s]uch water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Opinion 91-49
… approved by a simple majority of the whole governing body at a duly convened meeting. In certain circumstances, a … provisions governing the disposition of unneeded county real property. Subdivision 5 of section 215 provides for a … of the county legislative body to sell and convey unneeded real property. Subdivision 6 provides that unneeded county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… At that time, Eckstein claimed that Conmac Funding was an insurance company, and her money had to be paid back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… approximately $3.5 million intended for minority and women owned businesses. She ultimately routed $3.3 million to … fraud also negatively impacted our city’s minority and women owned business enterprises by denying them the chance … projects be awarded to certified minority and women owned business enterprises (“MWBE”), in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… asset (such cost is considered a part of the cost of the new capital project). The cost of relocating a facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsDisability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… A disability application can be filed by the employee or … to file on behalf of your employee. When we receive a disability retirement application, we review it to determine if it meets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City Council, … sentence sends a clear message: if you use taxpayer funds to line your own pocket, you will face serious … that City-funded organizations are misusing public funds and ensure that anyone who abuses their position or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in court: MICHAEL KLEIN was first elected treasurer of the … Assistant United States Attorneys Olga Zverovich, James McMahon, Andrew Dember, Maurene Comey, Michael Maimin, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementOpinion 89-42
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to invest in Treasury Bills under … under the "Treasury Direct" program. This is in reply to your letter concerning the investment of village funds in … security being evidenced only by an account master record and a description of the security in a securities portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… office by calling the toll-free fraud hotline at 1-888-672-4555; filing a complaint online at [email protected] ; or mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. Majauskas , 61 NY2d … determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Sheriff's … said. "We will continue to aggressively investigate these cases to bring justice to those who take money from these … New York State Comptroller's Office and have worked many cases together in the past and value their immediate response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. KeyCorp Dr Pepper Snapple Group Noble Energy Inc. 2012 PG&E Corporation Sempra Energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the expense of valued community … Carusone and the New York State Police, McLain will have to answer for his misdeeds.” McLain, 72, served as the … claims for expenses that were actually for the Lions Club, not the snowmobile club. McClain, of Lancaster, S.C., was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubXIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Project is group of activities that has a start and end date or covers a … Guide to Financial Operations REV. 02/01/2022 … Project is group of activities that has a start and end date or covers a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologyDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s New York State of Health system has adequate controls to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health