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Opinion 95-13
… which has excess proceeds of outstanding bonds issued for a completed capital project must retain these proceeds for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, … a "call" provision. These excess proceeds may not be used for any other school district purpose. You ask whether excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … In March 2014, DHS contracted with ICL, a City-based not-for-profit organization, to provide temporary housing, … $216,042 in indirect costs. We also estimate that ICL may have discarded approximately 155,760 meals (valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s General Fund. “Mayor Halstead … Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” … balance. Sporadically over the years, money was put back into the General Fund through cash or check deposits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… entitled to health care benefits through the VA. While it is a veteran's choice to use a VA health care benefit or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also … is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired … partnerships; and funds and provides quality services. As of May 1, 2012, OCFS had 3,194 employees. OCFS requires its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … arrest is the result of DiNapoli's partnership with the New York State Police and Essex County District Attorney Kristy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a pension … one count of wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the EDTN on January 27, 2022. She has agreed to pay $56,352 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… and program related. The audit covered expenses claimed by Samaritan for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… Gregory S. Oakes, and State Police Acting Superintendent Steven Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy … Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Report 2020-S-57 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were … people who, generally, don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … to eMedNY, the Department’s Medicaid claims processing and payment system. The eMedNY system relies on information from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B22-6-10)
… Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue … as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The City has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/18/city-newburgh-budget-review-b22-6-10Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Bayard had pled guilty to one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel imposed … from the estate’s account to his personal account. Bayard spent the money on home renovations, college tuition, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a … and his community to serve his own ends,” said DiNapoli. “I thank Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin and the … who used their position to take advantage of others. I thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Fulton County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Montgomery County District Attorney Christina Pearson and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. … Town Court. She is due back in court on March 26, 2025. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Henrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 20, 2025 Understanding the Program In accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance Law), FFI tax proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than … system from fraud.” Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond … mother worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionOpinion 88-53
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … §§302(9)(d), 431: Compensation paid to police officers or firefighters for working scheduled vacations pursuant to a … for sick leave, or accumulated vacation credit, or any form of termination pay : provided, however, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Opinion 92-14
… Corp. , 203 Misc 649, 123 NYS2d 642, (City Court, City of New York, 1952), the court stated that: These six subdivisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Opinion 89-1
… department employees which, among other things, provides for the employees to receive a certain number of sick, … or by necessary implication, or which are provided for in a collective bargaining agreement (see 1987 Opns St … from service for other than his or her scheduled salary entitlement. The court also rejected the employee's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1