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Opinion 2007-5
… COUNTIES -- Fund Transfers (referendum requirements for transfer from capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (referendum requirements for transfer in counties) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for transfer of monies from capital reserve fund in county) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Opinion 2003-7
… on the plat, the planning board may require a sum of money in lieu of the reservation of park land, "in an amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7Borrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… are fully insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum loan is 75 …
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
… in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s auditors found the state reimbursed providers for excessive services, including 41 dental exams for one patient over three years and identified … a hard look at the failures of its billing system. State Health Department officials need to address system shortfalls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… connection with his embezzlement of more than $1.1 million from the PFD. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “As … of Patterson were impacted by the theft of resources from their fire department, perhaps they will find some … to thank our partners for working to put this defendant behind bars, making sure he will no longer be able to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… New York’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) … chipped or peeling paint, and damaged or insufficient furniture. Missing Residents Auditors found two residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… Pharmacy Inc. ("Value"), a pharmacy formerly located in Queens before re-locating to its current location in … million. Today, Acting Supreme Court Justice Barry Kron of Queens County Supreme Court sentenced Arkady Goldin to six … supervision of MFCU NYC Regional Chief Auditor Thomasina Smith. Investigative support was provided by Supervising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerOpinion 90-47
… cf . General Municipal Law, §50-k, relating to defense of New York City employees). The cases construing Public Officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Police Department for partnering with my office on this case.” DiNapoli’s investigation and audits found that Snow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000State 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 … doctored prior DOCCS pay stubs to mislead two banks that Justin Marvelli was still employed by DOCCS, although he'd …
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
… Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (Rensselaer County) Case files were properly maintained with all supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… are stored at a secure off-site location for retrieval in case of an emergency. Develop a formal disaster recovery plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… Hand has also agreed to pay $34,000 in restitution. This case was investigated by the FBI, the New York State Police, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… service delivery, including assessments and case plans for families and children. Our initial audit examined whether … required criteria prior to their certification or approval for the placement of foster children, and to determine whether casework contacts occur as required for these children. At each of the ten sites we visited, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… position and steal public money will be held accountable for their wrongdoing,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping to recoup this … the work Comptroller DiNapoli has done and continues to do for the citizens of Ulster County,” District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its …
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
… $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. This plea was a result of a joint … food deliveries, and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for two years, ending in August 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… , which is overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). Benefit amounts vary based on county of residence, household size and other factors, and include cash and a small amount of non-cash assistance. Cash Temporary Assistance is limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceOpinion 98-4
… to of duties in connection with correction of errors) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Correction of Errors (delegation of duties in connection with) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §554; COUNTY LAW, §§369, 577, 600: If … established in a county, the duties of the tax levying body provided for in Real Property Tax Law, §554 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 2003-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty … Law §208-b is paid by the municipality and consists of: an amount equal to the greater of the salary received by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5