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Opinion 92-26
… of) COUNTY LAW, §361-a; ELECTION LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of a board of elections of a … a provision of law, including Election Law, §4-136(1) and (2). As a practical matter, our change in view will have few … election not held at the same time as a general election; (2) a charge upon the county in the case of any other election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." "It has been a pleasure working with State Comptroller … for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: $187,000 … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police today announced that the former court … the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
NYS Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K Johnson 63 of Huntington for allegedly stealing his mothers public pension payments following her death in April of 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37 ). … the Program The Department is composed of a central office and 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate … a centralized procurement contract (Contract), negotiated and entered into on behalf of the State by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County District Attorney Patrick Perfetti today announced … Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts were discovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or … whether or not the appointment of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several … claims auditing responsibilities. When a claims auditing official is appointed, the governing board generally no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years ended June 30, 2014. About the Program Marie Pense is a New York City-based proprietary organization authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… at county clerk offices, which then remit the tax to the Department. State RETT collections for each of the 2 State … issued January 8, 2019, was to determine whether the Department had adequate systems and practices in place to … counties submitted RETT information in hard copy form (vs. electronic submission) at the time of our audit, of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… Objective To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance … adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny … of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her mother’s death to divert her pension … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Fish knowingly defrauded the pension system by using her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… today applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group v. DiNapoli, which reaffirmed … agreed. In an earlier review of the records of South Island, the Comptroller determined that the two … future waivers of Empire plan member's co-payments. South Island and one of the non-participating doctors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced. Michael Glinski, 45, … said . “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and work with law enforcement across the state to hold those … to defraud it accountable. My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and the New York State Police for their continued partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… orders, etc. and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total amount to … only the check and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen. For a deposit associated with multiple checks, … must submit a screenshot of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total amount to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … sought to profit off of her mother’s death and cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to … across the state and throughout the country to protect the pension system from those who seek to defraud it. My thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the … 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and pay $239,622 restitution. His three-year scam was initially revealed in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, … by keeping her deceased mother’s deposited pension checks and expended them for her personal use, including cellphone and utility bills, insurance and a car loan. The Mount Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… Office, announced the guilty plea. As described in court filings and the plea proceeding, Gregg was the Chief of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOpinion 99-9
… expenses of its city attorney for attending a course at a conference for municipal officials that relates to the … counsel for attending a municipal law course at a conference for municipal officials, if the tuition is charged … to standard registration fees for attendees at the conference, and would not be charged to those who attend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9