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Opinion 2002-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans … corporation to publicize resources available in downtown area) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Career Plan
… loan from NYSLRS. Tier 1 and 2 Members The following rules apply when borrowing against your contributions: You must be … loan through payroll deductions in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may … or disability). The loan application provides examples of how much your reduction would be. How Much You Can Borrow The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/borrowing-against-your-contributionsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – New Career Plan
… loan from NYSLRS. Tier 1 and 2 Members The following rules apply when borrowing against your contributions: You must be … loan through payroll deductions in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may … or disability). The loan application provides examples of how much your reduction would be. How Much You Can Borrow The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 96-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and … arrested and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateOpinion 88-61
… to those taxpayers who wait until the last minute to pay their taxes to do so by registered or certified mail, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in … the trust his fellow volunteer firefighters placed in him by allegedly stealing $5.7 million of their money over a period of more than 13 years as their elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole … 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: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Richard P. Donoghue, … $50,000 in value. “Mr. Gregg abused the public's trust by using taxpayer dollars to fund his personal home … officials will be held accountable for stealing taxpayer money.” The government’s case is being handled by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240000 from the district State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." … meant for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County … of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown to safeguard taxpayer money, but instead he treated the town’s funds like a … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… 31, 2019. We also considered information that was provided by the Department through April 15, 2021. About the Program … is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing … may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function … as enumerated in record retention schedules. 3 Depending on the size and complexity of your local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Marie Pense … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include filing a warrant, … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … purchases using the statewide refueling credit card (i.e., WEX card). The objective of our initial audit report, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, applies to sales or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… money orders, etc. and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total … must also ensure that the ‘Complete’ box is checked on Direct Journal Payments submitted in SFS. Failure to check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the … her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitution