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Opinion 93-22
… miss a Court date." He attributed the error to "a computer and/or clerical oversight of some sort." In accord with past … ..." ( People v Wirtschafter , 305 NY 515, 519 [1953]), and is premised upon the defendant's failure to appear at the … ..., the court must enter such facts upon its minutes and the bail bond or the cash bail , as the case may be, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Pandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfOpinion 93-30
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of individual after arraignment) … ; City of Poughkeepsie , supra ; County Law, §657-a). The case of Village of Walden , supra , specifically concerned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackOpinion 89-40
… shall receive no compensation for their services. There are, however, three statutes which authorize reimbursement of certain expenses and which are pertinent to this inquiry: General Municipal Law, §72-o, … of a fire district fire department provided for by statute are the chief and one or more assistant chiefs (see Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under … our recommendations to improve the administration of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… said. “Ms. Ennis allegedly betrayed her community’s trust and now will be held accountable. My thanks to District … said District Attorney Mills . “It is important to public trust to know that their hard earned money is not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageTown of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… exceeded liabilities by $4,129. The Justices cannot account for the source of this money. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … to stealing pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System intended for his … years, and we aggressively pursued prosecution in each case,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “If you’re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… for reimbursement. His fraud was discovered during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … finances, as well as that of another institution." “Our investigation determined that the suspect in this case … of the statutory limit by funneling the earnings through a private business, PF Volkmann & Associates. He also pled to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingComplaint Processing
… Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated complaints, 1 and if … Board that the internal expectation to fully investigate a case in 90 days is not being met and is not realistic. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingWage Theft Investigations
… of Labor Standards (Division) is committed to safeguarding New York State workers through vigorous enforcement of State Labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… monitoring of youth services at New York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from … services, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Comptroller’s Office, Scarborough pleaded guilty in Albany County Court to grand larceny in the fourth degree concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsLead Poisoning Prevention Program
… during the period January 1, 2014 through August 7, 2018 and follow-up activities done by the local health departments … the Department of Health (Department) is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program … not be made based on the documentation in the case file, accounting for 43 (11 percent) of the 400 case files …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … pleaded guilty this morning before the Hon. Kenneth F. Case in Erie County Court. She admitted that she had stolen … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank my auditors and investigators for uncovering this brazen scam against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments … held accountable, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to protect the pension fund. My thanks … stop at the time of his death. He died in 2020, but his wife failed to notify the New York State and Local Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Wednesday in Aurelius Town Court to official misconduct and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state … Waldron from receiving extra money she did not earn. "This case is a warning to any public employee who falsifies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for court-placed youth to ensure they meet federal, State, and City standards and regulations for the health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersOpinion 95-20
… within the meaning of the statute this is a separate fund.... Surely there is a greater burden upon the court by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20