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Response to Human Trafficking
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is overseeing … to services through the Program including case management, temporary shelter and rental assistance, medical and mental … To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA is overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… 1, 2013 through Aug. 31, 2013 deposits to the town clerk’s account were $7,741 less than the amount collected. On Sept. … the town clerk made a cash deposit to the tax collection account totaling $6,444, which eliminated this shortage. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … Court. Cizik also agreed to a judgment in favor of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System in the … in pension benefits issued by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, on behalf of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionComptroller 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 90-24
… the board's power to hire bond counsel. 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 is hereby superseded. You have asked whether 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 still represents the views of this … by a municipal governing board (see, e.g., 1986 Opns St Comp 86-31, p 52). We have also recognized, however, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24Opinion 90-55
… not thereafter be divested by other than the firefighter's own act. As was discussed in the enclosed opinion, Pease , … held that a police officer sustaining a service-related injury is statutorily vested with benefits under section … to the abolition of the department. Of course, the village's obligation to pay salary or wages could be discontinued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara, and the New York State Police today announced … They were arraigned in Oneida County Court by Judge Michael L. Dwyer. Their next court date is Dec. 1, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office for partnering with my office and continuing to pursue … allegedly diverted to the defendants could have been used for student achievement. My office will work diligently to … such as jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, and veterinary services. Mr. Levy, 55, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesOpinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99m of the General Municipal Law where the defendant in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… own personal gain and benefit. We will not tolerate this illegal behavior or abuse of power. I commend the work of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherTown of Brant – Justice Court (2014M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Justices’ records and reports … 1, 2012 through April 25, 2014. Background The Town of Brant is located in Erie County and is governed by an … The purpose of our audit was to review the Justices records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/22/town-brant-justice-court-2014m-180Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followDiNapoli: 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-wellFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole thousands of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the city are properly recorded and reported by the … “It's extremely disturbing that hate crimes are increasing in New York among a cross-section of different victims, … on hate crimes to DCJS, which compiles hate crime data in an annual statewide report and submits summary data to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… an issue before the pandemic, its impact was more limited then, affecting about 9 percent or 1.1 million adult New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a … Town of Prattsville Justice Court 2012M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… are often reversed at Fair Hearings due to insufficient case preparation or inaccurately prepared supporting documents; and The current OTDA administrative codes assigned to closed cases do not adequately describe how … cases. To HRA: Take action to reduce the HRA Fair Hearing case preparation deficiencies noted in this report. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… office at the town’s request, in partnership with law enforcement. The investigation and audit found that Peck, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and … District Judge Gary L. Sharpe also sentenced Wormuth to serve a 1-year term of supervised release, to begin after … Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prison