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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for the two years ended June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and for the two years ended March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-26
… OF INTEREST -- Architectural Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board member) … to prepare plans and designs for the construction of a new library building. You have informed us that both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 90-47
… -- Claims (legal services) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§17, 18: The duty of the State or a municipality to provide a … disputed the town board's designation of a private road as a highway by use and the highway superintendent's … governing board (see Seif v City of Long Beach , 286 NY 382; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-417, p 465; 1978 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47DiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… process; Expand current outreach efforts to include all districts. In addition to explaining procedures, identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… March 22, 2017. Background OCFS regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… the needs of all the vulnerable New Yorkers it was created to serve, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller … live as full and independently as possible.” Since ESSHI’s launch, there have been 286 projects funded by OMH and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement … MELIN is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nelson S. Roman on February 3. 2017. Mr. Bharara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from NYSLRS. Tier 2 Members The following rules apply when … in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 days after issuance, loans are fully insured in case you die … in an amount sufficient to repay the loan, interest and insurance premium within five years. The minimum deduction to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… reimbursed providers for excessive services, including 41 dental exams for one patient over three years and identified … the amount and type of resources used, to calculate the provider payment. DOH’s computer payment system, eMedNY, … the same as non-APG claims. Most of the payments were for dental procedures totaling $17.5 million. Medicaid limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresOpinion 2003-7
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys for preliminary costs … and other recreational purposes, may be expended to pay reasonable and necessary preliminary costs, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7Opinion 2007-5
… capital reserve funds for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of (1) the "construction, … be retained in the fund an amount sufficient to satisfy all outstanding claims arising from the construction, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… of Queens County Supreme Court sentenced Arkady Goldin to six months in jail, five years’ probation and 200 hours of … The MFCU investigation was conducted by MFCU Investigator Daniel McCarron with the support of Supervising Investigators … as well as Confidential Legal Analysts Victoria Sepe, Daniel Herzog, and Patrice Noel. Additional components of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… Supervision's Office of Special Investigations (DOCCS). Justin Marvelli and Jessica Marvelli, both 37, of Ravena, are … be held accountable for their actions. I thank District Attorney Soares for prosecuting this case." "I am proud of … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … authority does not provide adequate cybersecurity training to employees. Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management … equitably if they serviced the water meters. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… position as clerk. “My office continues to work closely with law enforcement to ensure local officials who abuse … all phases of the court’s cash collection process with little oversight by the two town justices. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman’s Benevolent … was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000XI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Finance Law §139-l requires bidders on state procurements to certify that they have a written policy addressing sexual … Department of Labor’s model policy and training standards) to all its employees. Every bid made to the State or any public department or agency thereof, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Report 2015-S-79 ). About the … At each of the ten sites we visited, we found foster home records lacked evidence that counties or VAs met certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-follow