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Opinion 89-18
… TAX LAW, §§310, 318; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: In the absence of express statutory authority, a town may … certain circumstances). Further, although Town Law, §116(1) authorizes a town to pay all actual and necessary expenses … wages. This Office, in interpreting Uniform Justice Court Act, §105, which provides for the reimbursement by a town or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Opinion 88-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (community college … Whether the abovementioned individuals all of whom are paid by the county are required to comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 88-77
… of education who is also an employee of a not-for-profit corporation would not have a prohibited interest in contracts between the district and the corporation for the provision by the corporation of arts-in-education programs to the district. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Opinion 92-27
… could provide for the payroll deduction in this instance only by local law. The local law should provide that any payroll deduction will be made only pursuant to a revocable written request by the officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… of the money in January 2017 but received a payment of only $26,699. At that time, Eckstein claimed that Conmac …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDisability Retirement – When Employees Retire
… individual filed the original disability application, only they may request a hearing. If you, as the employer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirementDiNapoli Appoints Anastasia Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… grateful for the trust Comptroller DiNapoli has placed in me over the years,” Titarchuk said. “Working with the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-appoints-anastasia-titarchuk-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Addison – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (Steuben County) The Supervisor did not adequately fulfill his fiscal … elected town clerk and justice. Village of Atlantic Beach – Cash Disbursement (Nassau County) The board did not … that were inadequately supported. Village of Atlantic Beach – Payroll (Nassau County) Although department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state … the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 13 years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… using State funds to pay for her travel with him and the team to local and national track events. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a state pensioner from … Thomas P DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced the son of a state pensioner from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County … fire district money was not properly safeguarded, allowing Stone to steal $9,224. She wrote herself extra salary checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… disbursing payroll checks. Village of Quogue – Justice Court (Suffolk County) The justices did not ensure that court moneys were accounted for. The court did not properly … 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Schuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… P. DiNapoli, Allegany County District Attorney Keith Slep and the New York State Police today announced the … said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to … Thomas P DiNapoli Allegany County District Attorney Keith Slep and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck for $3,000 without informing his … the VFA due to the lack of treasurer reports for four such events. DiNapoli made 16 recommendations to the VFA board and … records related to cash transactions, fundraising events and loans to members. VFA officials agreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the selected Town financial … January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is located in Madison County and has a population … Town of Sullivan Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Andes – Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Delaware … did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. Auditors also determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) Assets Inventory (Suffolk County) At the time of initial visits to nine district buildings, auditors were unable to locate … awareness training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-audits