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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York … the state pension system was not informed of her death and checks continued to be sent. When the Comptroller’s office … The investigation revealed that Roberts had deposited 66 checks into her own bank account and had apparently forged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… not have an official identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on … their safety and protect the rights of owners. However, we identified four relatively minor deficiencies at 4 of the 48 … instances of premature disposition of the dogs were not identified in the Department’s most recent inspection reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followOpinion 91-45
… is possible that a town board may have certain potential judicial remedies (see Civil Practice Law and Rules, §§7801 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ … administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2020. About the Program The Board’s mission is to protect the rights of employees and employers by ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedOpinion 2005-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when employer contribution to retirement … for the plan of which the next subordinate police officer in the village police department is a member is increased, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of committing represent a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicOpinion 93-22
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- … authority of law and which it was beyond its power to do" ( id .). In the latter case, the requirements of CPL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Opinion 89-45
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45State Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… Purpose To notify agencies of the secondary reduction in employee contributions. Affected Employees Contributory employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) – Retirement Plan 7Z … for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP). ORP members who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES In accordance with Article 7, Section 109 of the State Finance Law, Business Units cannot submit a … Process and Document Preparation: With the implementation of the Statewide Financial System, Business Units are no … retain and produce payment documentation to the Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with Section 3 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsOpinion 88-32
… the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to publish names, office addresses and phone numbers of town officials) TOWN LAW, §§30, 116(13): … public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have asked whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Opinion 95-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and paid pursuant to sections 1349(2)(e) and (f) are distributable to and held in the custody of the district … department as the "claiming agent", or whether the funds are to be treated as a county general fund revenue. You also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f15.pdfHealth, 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-schoolsOpinion 88-18
… in the opinion. TAXES -- Mortgage Tax (distribution to newly incorporated village) VILLAGES -- Incorporation (right to distribution of mortgage tax) TAX LAW, §261(3); VILLAGE … superseded to the extent inconsistent herewith. You ask how mortgage tax moneys distributed to your town pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Personal Privacy Protection Law Release Form Instructions - AC 3216
Personal Privacy Protection Law Release Form Instructions - AC 3216
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ac3216_instruction.pdfConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees Poster
Read Sections 800-809 of the NYS General Municpal Law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/gmlposter.pdfOpinion 91-9
… section 75 of the Second Class Cities Law (SCCL) would permit a city council to increase any item set forth in the … section 75 of the Second Class Cities Law SCCL would permit a city council to increase any item set forth in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9Opinion 92-28
… -- Tax Anticipation Notes (payment of proceeds to a public library); (payment of interest for notes issued for library taxes) LIBRARIES -- Finances (issuance and payment of … for payment over by school district) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library Appropriation (disposition of interest on investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28State Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… Effective Date(s) January 1, 2010 Background On December 10, 2009, the Governor signed into law pension reform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-system