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Opinion 91-13*
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (as constituting indebtedness for purposes … Requiring Bidding (lease of public facility for use by a municipal corporation in performance of its governmental … created because of "the statutory provision that in no way can the city become indebted." ( id ., 36 NY2d at 618, 370 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Former Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as the sentence will be determined by the court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… court proceedings, it is expected that Rivera will be sentenced to five years of probation, may never again serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… stolen, allegedly at the hands of a public official, not only victimized some of our most vulnerable citizens, but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… in restitution. Eletz was sentenced today by the Honorable Judge Peter A. Lynch in Albany County Court to 5 months in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… technology (IT) resources. Although the town paid an IT service provider more than $98,000 in 2019, officials did not define … establish a comprehensive IT policy or monitor employee Internet use. Officials also did not implement comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… Cook was arraigned Friday on the indictment before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court, and entered a plea …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school … 100 students annually, and was required to file yearly CFRs outlining the company’s yearly expenses and costs. The audit was prompted by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Chief Justice Kaye
… “New York lost one of our legal pioneers today. Former Chief Judge Judith … New York lost one of our legal pioneers today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-chief-justice-kayeFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric … P DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… to the state pension system and $194,351 to the SSA. The defendant’s late-mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was an … by the Comptroller’s Division of Investigations and the SSA-OIG. Smith, 49, pleaded before Judge Eleanor Ross of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland D.A. Announce Middletown Man Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges
… uncovered his fraud, and he will now be held accountable for his actions. My office will continue to protect the … On or about November 15, 2018, Cesar submitted a request for a loan in the amount of $3,900 (minus a loan fee of $20) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-da-announce-middletown-man-arraigned-grand-larceny-chargesAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… the Justice Center limited auditors' access to records and only permitted review of closed cases for abuse and neglect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… over that time period. Eletz pleaded guilty today before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court and paid $150,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the company over a four-year period, State Comptroller Thomas P. … A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… McDougall, 55, appeared in Erie County Court before Judge Sheila A. DiTullio. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 25. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie … to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney John Flynn and Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits has been issued. Town of Decatur – Town Clerk (Otsego County) Auditors determined … the board did not conduct or cause an annual audit of the clerk’s records and reports. Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… in Monroe County. One of those contracts included a $212 million public safety contract to provide upgrades to the … in the bidding process of Monroe County for the $212 million public safety contract, by means of bid rigging. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingOpinion 91-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Compromise or settlement of (devaluation of real property located near solid waste … Whether in view of the gift prohibition of article VIII 1 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32