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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Franklin and the Town of Hartwick . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or ensure water rents and penalties were properly billed. In addition, the board did not provide proper oversight of … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides funds to assist low-income families and individuals through … Assistance for Needy Families TANF block grant provides funds to assist lowincome families and individuals through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Police Department for partnering with my office on this case.” DiNapoli’s investigation and audits found that Snow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… the former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing … earlier this year, she was sentenced in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ … office found Harper controlled all phases of the court’s cash collection process with little oversight by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provide annual sexual harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s model policy and training … standards) to all its employees. Every bid made to the State or any public department or agency thereof, where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli: 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 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Rockville Centre is located in the Town of Hempstead, … Village of Rockville Centre Cash Receipts from Recreational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… and Family Services (OCFS) regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices oversee the entities that provide child welfare services, including voluntary agencies (VAs) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followNYS 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
… that she abused her position to steal more than $1 million over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her state … and the trust of Addison residents to shamelessly steal over a million dollars. Thanks to the work of my office, … is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 7 by Judge Chauncey Watches of Steuben County Court and her pension forfeiture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 2006-2
… is required (Town Law §§193, 194, 209-d, 209-f). In the case of an article 12 district, the proposed maximum amount … only after the public hearing on the increase and, in the case of an increase pursuant to section 209-h, after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 89-16
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by … members of each company, must determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Comptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… approximately $3.5 million intended for minority and women owned businesses. She ultimately routed $3.3 million to … multilingual students, but denied our city’s minority and women owned business enterprises a chance to fairly compete … Instead, she falsely stated that NYU had “developed good working relationships with these companies,” and that she had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… eligibility requirements and have member contributions in your account, you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you aren’t required to contribute (determined by your tier and retirement plan), you can only borrow if you … is nontaxable), so federal withholding can significantly reduce the loan amount payable to you . For more information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 89-4
… -- Banking Transactions (purchase of bonds and notes when town supervisor is director and stockholder of bank); (designation of bank as depository when town supervisor is director and stockholder) GENERAL … §§801, 802(1)(a), (1)(g); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §60.10: (1) A town supervisor who is a director of a bank has a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 2413
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures for … including the creation of a new earnings code to track pending recovery determinations. These policies and procedures do not apply to the recovery of lost time. Affected Employees: Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2413-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413.1
… may occur and to clarify when a second notification letter is required. The Effective Date to use when submitting Earnings Code OVH … to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures for addressing overpayments, including the creation of a new … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24131-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… fraud scheme through their fraudulent operation of Dolson Avenue Medical ("DAM" or the "Practice"), a … treatment services from its clinic located at 201 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York. In addition to DAM, at least … providers (the "Insurance Providers") from 201 Dolson Avenue (the "Associated Businesses"). On paper, DAM and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose … amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or you may choose a lower … pension payment option when you use Retirement Online to apply for a service (not a disability) retirement. You can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – State Police Plan
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which … Or you may choose a lower monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your … State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b Receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-election