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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … the defendant would face up to 5 to 15 years in state prison. Attorney General Schneiderman and State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… since February, according to data from the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. At the county level, … Assistance Program Source: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance New York State’s … primary cash assistance programs, together known as Temporary Assistance (TA), served 497,420 individuals in May, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020Opinion 88-31
… a person is deemed terminated in favor of such person only in situations where the accused is finally exonerated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… DiNapoli said. "I thank the District Attorney and his team for their outstanding efforts on this case and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Warren County District Attorney Jason Carusone announced … Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury … and organizations surrounding Lake George including Warren County, the towns of Queensbury and Bolton and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… About the Program The DOE, the nation’s largest public school system, serves 1.1 million students at its more than … services through DOE’s District 75 – a special citywide school district that provides highly specialized … schools receive their services in individual school buildings or in special classes co-located with another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsOpinion 2004-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for services of emergency rescue and … squad) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Services (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) … LAW §209-b; TOWN LAW §176: A fire district may not impose fees for emergency rescue services provided by an emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1Opinion 2001-8
… items of expense of the district which shall be charged only against the zone(s), or the other respects in which the … that if the fire protection district is to be dissolved only upon termination of current fire protection contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… in the second degree, a class C felony. Eydeler is alleged to have stolen over $100,000 in pension payments from the New … Eydeler faces up to five to fifteen years in state prison. This case is the latest joint investigation under the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… the Town had two elected Justices, Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background … resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered by OTDA. OTDA's Fair Hearing Process costs taxpayers more than $32 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… corruption. I thank the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York … Attorney Kristyna S. Mills said. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… local governments should check with New York State Archives personnel to gain an understanding of the laws and regulations pertaining to offsite data storage. NYS Archives issued a Records Advisory entitled Using a Data … be included in a data storage contract. 1 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/records/mr_data_storage.shtml …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentence will be determined by the court. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The State Court of Appeals determined that NYSLRS benefits … during a marriage are marital property, and subject to equitable distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. … property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders The Domestic Relations Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of … act with honesty and integrity. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … Thomas P DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their … conditional discharge and ordered to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s … York taxpayers, and we are glad to work with the Office of the State Comptroller to help ensure that public funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, and … filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us ; or mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Investigations Unit, 110 State Street, 14th floor, Albany, NY 12236 or the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-996-4630. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count of Money Laundering in the First Degree, one count of Grand Larceny in … a home in Connecticut and bought a swimming pool with the money. This $3.5 million fraud also negatively impacted our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, $45,000 in restitution and a judgment in the amount of $103,092.24 for stealing over $148,000 in … T Schneiderman announced that Renee Kanas 64 was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court to six months incarceration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pension