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Opinion 95-21
… for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper petition, initiate a … districts. The consolidation is subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements. You ask whether a … for the same purpose, subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements (Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… affect your potential benefit, and then save or print it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My … by the end of the month in which you retire. You have up to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable to … a disability retiree, you may change your option selection up to 30 days after your disability application is approved, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social … S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of … 2005. To be closer to family, she moved from Brooklyn to Georgia afterward and passed away there on Sept. 14, 2006. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… treatment, and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ regulations govern … certificate, OASAS is required to inspect programs for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followDiNapoli: 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-otherCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … potentially face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sales and use tax. Budgeted overtime funding for firefighters ($1.2 million) and police ($1.1 million) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… who approved the claim. The official should contact the vendor to request a more detailed claim and to educate the vendor on itemization requirements. If the claim is for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a population … Town of Florida Town Clerk Operations 2012M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … Classification of assets and liabilities is required in either case. Business-Type Activities Enterprise Funds … 20,252,155 79,834,989 9,728,829 NET ASSETS: Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 72,728,293 360,281 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “Randy … Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray to … in pension benefits meant for his deceased sisterinlaw New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than … District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was … Rose allegedly violated the trust of the Vernon Center Fire Department members and the public when he used his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Four 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
… scheme through their fraudulent operation of Dolson Avenue Medical ("DAM" or the "Practice"), a multi-disciplinary medical clinic located in Middletown, New York. The … announced the guilty plea of CHARLES BAGLEY, a licensed medical doctor formerly affiliated with DAM and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersOpinion 93-5
… New York , 214 NY 1; Metcalf v City of New York , 49 Hun 607, 1 NYS 873; Consolidated Edison Company of New York v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Opinion 91-49
… -- Powers and Duties (conveyance of abandoned county highway property) COUNTY LAW, §215; HIGHWAY LAW, §§118-a, 131-b: A county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale by the adoption of a resolution … Whether a county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale to either the adjoining owner or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… and PCM Group Inc. (“PCM”). A portion of the funds were then used to pay legitimate grant-related expenses, and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mOpinion 89-60
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), (c): Although a building inspector engaged in the private business of … receipt of your letter concerning the propriety of a town building inspector also engaging in the business of providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 89-59
… operation and maintenance and capital expenses of a water district You ask whether a town water district may raise the cost of both operation and maintenance … by the imposition of water rates on the users of the water district. The district in question was established by a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Opinion 89-42
… program. This is in reply to your letter concerning the investment of village funds in short term United States … is issued, the security being evidenced only by an account master record and a description of the security in a … under this program. Initially, we note that the temporary investment of municipal funds is generally governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42DiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… arising out of his embezzlement of more than $5.6 million from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: … and an antique fire truck. In January 2013, KLEIN went on what appears to be a Caribbean vacation and made $38,658.46 … Dember, Maurene Comey, Michael Maimin, and Lauren Schorr are in charge of the prosecution. Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlement