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Opinion 97-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … 387 NYS2d 385), it has been our view that zoning changes do not result in a contract with a municipality for article … planning board approval of a proposed subdivision when one of the board members who voted for the subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… 1 to more than 16 years prior to their last SSP payment in the examination period. Of the 553 payments, 380 were … was either electronically deposited into the recipient’s bank account or the recipient’s check was negotiated. The remaining 173 payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-154
… (UUP). It provides for January 1, 2009, increases in Location Pay to $3,026 and in Mid-Hudson Location Pay to $1,513. Effective Date Effective 12/25/08, … dated 1/21/09 Contract Provisions and Eligibility Criteria Location Pay The legislation provides for an increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-154-january-1-2009-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudsonOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments for Services Also Covered … Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part B, which provides supplementary medical … fees, and medical supplies. For individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, Medicare is generally the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Information Technology (Steuben County) … retroactive buyout payment of $2,000 for 2016. Madison County – Claims Audit and Payment Process Auditors … paid without board approval. Village of Palmyra – Justice Court Operations (Wayne County) The justice’s cash balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… faces spending risks that could increase its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of … spending choices made during the pandemic, underbudgeting for recurring spending, and significant costs associated with … Spending risks to the city budget, including the costs for asylum seekers and an expanded rental assistance program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… Overall sales tax collections for local governments declined by 4.2 percent in February … year. Collections are down $2.2 billion, or 12 percent, for the past 12 months (March 2020 – February 2021), compared … in the state experienced sales tax collection declines for February, ranging from 0.1 percent in the Mohawk Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… Over the years, I have been fortunate to have enjoyed his friendship and benefitted from his guidance. He always offered wise counsel and advice. Al …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloOpinion 91-18
… §29(15) provides that the town supervisor of a town of the first class may designate a bookkeeper, a confidential … or both. In towns of the second class, the town board must first authorize the supervisor to make such designations … an "interest" in a contract with the municipality if the officer or employee has any of the powers or duties listed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18Town of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… concocted an elaborate scheme to steal his deceased mother’s pension," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … York State pensioner who retired in 1995. At the time of her retirement, Hairston selected to receive her pension as a … but allowed her to pass on pension payments to her daughter, Sandra Buie, following Hairston's death. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… state pension payments made to her deceased father. “This case should serve as a warning to those who would try to … Erin Bates , who is handling the prosecution of this case. “We hope this resolution helps to restore trust in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann following a joint … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company today was sentenced to serve three to nine years in state prison and pay restitution of $766600 for stealing more than $700000 from New York states Medicaid program and over $60000 from the states unemployment insurance program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000Opinion 90-56
… is taken (see Dow v Board of Trustees, Farmingdale Public Library , 75 AD2d 632, 427 NYS2d 298; Murray v Levitt , 47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56DiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… fiscal year.” Since the start of the fiscal year in April, All Funds receipts reached $85.1 billion, an increase of … $267.8 million and Mid-Year projections by $246.8 million. All Funds spending reached $83.6 billion through the first … The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… State tax collections through August dropped by $898 million, or 3 … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While tax collections for the first five months of the fiscal year … is primarily due to lower than expected personal income tax (PIT) collections, which were $105 million below updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1772
… statement. Affected Employees Employees participating with New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) who choose to opt out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1772-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2019-form-w-2DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020; at which time his pension should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller … were being deposited, which was a joint account in the name of the pensioner and Ray. The investigation found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-law