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Opinion 96-10
… a capital reserve fund established for the acquisition of new equipment into the general fund. General Municipal Law, … a capital reserve fund established for the acquisition of new equipment into the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Opinion 94-31
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … there is a plain and clear prohibition in the State or federal constitution, a statute or decisional law, or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Opinion 2001-10
… so required by town board resolution. 1 August 6, 2001 Michael J. Stachowski, Esq., Town Attorney Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… chief and treasurer of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced to four months of weekends in the … of probation for stealing more than $101,000 from the department. He was also ordered to pay a total of $101,394.50 … chief and treasurer of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department was sentenced to four months of weekends in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced … a joint investigation by Comptroller DiNapoli, the Ulster County District Attorney ’s office, the Federal Bureau … her scheme was exposed and she has been held accountable.” Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji said, “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… She was arraigned in Irondequoit Town Court before Judge Jennifer Whitman-Devoe. She is scheduled to return to court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and child labor offenses, are a significant problem both … New York’s DOL reported a sharp increase – of 68% – in child labor law violations in the state in 2022 compared with … in completing investigations were particularly acute for child labor cases. Of the 87 child labor cases auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… investigation. Bradshaw was arraigned in Town of Ulster Court before Judge S. Kesick and charged with Grand Larceny in the third … Business Records in the first degree. She is due back in court on October 11, 2023. The charges filed in this case are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of all rent registration records, ORA responds to owner and tenant applications, inquiries, and complaints … in baseless court proceedings. Non-compliance is when an owner fails to comply with an order by not taking corrective … settlements or substantial fines and penalties against the owner. If owners are found to be in violation, they could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned for life from providing special education … guilty plea shows that those who rip off taxpayers and students will not get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the … those individuals willing to engage in fraudulent acts.” Michael D. Calarco, Wayne County District Attorney said, “I … Thomas P DiNapoli Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… justification of need, cost justification, and if required by the governmental entity, the board resolution authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… thefts, it is this investigative unit of the Comptroller’s office. I also note that Mayor John Howe, although not in office while the crimes were committed, took the lead in … In the first, and separate case, former Police Chief Peter Volkmann was sentenced on July 19, 2021 to pay nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… regarding children in direct placement is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New York State. As of March 1, 2021, CONNECTIONS reported there were 3,738 children in New York … welfare services, such as foster care. Additionally, OCFS’ CONNECTIONS database contained numerous inaccuracies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… Fitzpatrick announced today that three employees of the Syracuse City School District’s after-school Twilight Program … DeCarlo and Murray were supposed to help the students of Syracuse graduate from high school,” DiNapoli said. “Instead, … not reflect on the hardworking dedicated teachers of the Syracuse City School District,” said Onondaga County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… with this unit innumerable times over many years, it is my humble recommendation to the Legislature that it increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state … a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State Comptroller. ROAs are documents in … the arrest of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel for allegedly stealing unearned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit … of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Report 2020-N-4 ). About the Program The New … To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… for their partnerships in rooting out fraud.” “Today marks an important step in moving forward for the Citizens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kOpinion 88-29
… the property (52 AD2d 198, 382 NYS2d 198). The Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division decision, however, … seeking to collect sums owed to the county, the Court of Appeals stated as follows: "If a town had no connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29