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Benefit 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-theftBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in … charge. She was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough in Albany County Court and entered a plea of not guilty. Cizik was remanded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… stole from her deceased mother's pension," DiNapoli said. "I thank the District Attorney and his team for their … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… pre-pandemic levels. Restaurants As of March 2023, the restaurant sector has recovered 95.5% of pre-pandemic jobs, … Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Construction Office Restaurant Retail Securities Tourism Industry Sector Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… line on compensation. The jump in profitability is good news since the industry generates a significant amount of tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016Erie County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-11)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed … properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer violated the court order, or disburse … officials enforced restitution orders notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/erie-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-11Health, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans with Disabilities … students at its more than 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools, including 202,000 students who receive … services. Students with greater special education needs and challenges, such as autism spectrum disorders, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… required. (Refer to Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements for this Guide for additional guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury convicted him of 6 … including grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud in the first degree and four counts of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, related to his diversion of federal and state grant funds meant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… General’s investigation was conducted by Investigator Mitchell Paurowski and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
Albert Melin the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement of more than $11 million from the PFD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisOpinion 2004-1
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §209-b; TOWN LAW §176: A fire district may not impose fees for emergency rescue … letter dated March 24, 1964 from Senator Eustis Paine to Hon. Sol Neil Corbin, referring to acquisitions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1Opinion 2001-8
… or for the portion of the district not included in any zone. The notice of the public hearing must specify the boundaries of the proposed zone(s), and the items of expense of the district which shall be charged only against the zone(s), or the other respects in which the rates of tax for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the … conviction has been removed from office. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as a Chief of Police for the town of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… Housing Contract C007374 with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH) by ensuring that contracted services … contractors to operate many of these programs. PCMH, a not-for-profit entity, is one of New York’s largest providers of … all contract costs and serves as a cost claiming document for program reimbursement. At the end of each contract year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of children,” DiNapoli said. … punished.” “The law applies to everyone equally, no matter how rich or how powerful, and that is why we will continue to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftAutomatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… parties to the matrimonial action. Automatic Orders are court orders that prohibit parties in a divorce case from making transactions such as transferring assets, … or incurring unreasonable debt. Automatic Orders place no restrictions or limitations on NYSLRS and cannot be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersState 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-35m