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Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of … and January 2024, Geer was employed as the Avon Police Chief and an SRO under the contract. During that time, Geer … and the FBI for ensuring he is held accountable.” “As the Chief of Police for the Avon Police Department, Joseph Geer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 89-45
… LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 92-21
… any substantial service is performed in criminal cases (Hon. Frank C. Moore, Memorandum to the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park … upon the establishment of a public park in a town and the acquisition of property therefor and whether such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while under the influence or try to tamper with their … on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period of time as a condition of their sentence. The IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the vehicle from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-17
… is an administrative department of the town (see Greater Poughkeepsie Library District v Town of Poughkeepsie , 81 NY2d 574, 601 NYS2d 94). With certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… and Investment Fund, only $857 million was actually moved, which significantly contributed to the unusually high … in February. State spending totaled $150.7 billion, up $6.8 billion percent from the previous year. The increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… For example, the new Design and Construction Corp. (DCC) has broad powers to oversee public works projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… to our attention. Fraudulent conduct against those who are most vulnerable in our community or in this case, fraudulent … case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… recommendations.” “Once again, the New York State Catholic Conference and the Catholic non-profit organizations it represents are grateful … Richard E. Barnes, Executive Director, New York State Catholic Conference. “However, real progress is being made, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen … Police for helping my office fight public corruption.” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… cost of legal settlements related to the 2008 financial crisis, securities industry profits were strong in 2013 and … is still 9 percent smaller than before the financial crisis. While the recent growth in securities industry … a new record. After accounting for inflation, 2014 was the third highest year on record. Average salaries in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… the agency must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher. Agencies should not use the MSC01 Business Unit on the voucher header for any transactions. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year OSC strongly recommends that agencies submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… State Police, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and their highly trained and proficient investigators for bringing this … laws and stealing from village funds,” said State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen. “We will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with … P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget is balanced for next year and the out-year budget gaps appear manageable,” … collections are now expected to exceed the city’s original forecast by $2.4 billion to reach $51 billion, 32 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearNext Generation 911 Services
… overseeing the development and implementation of New York State’s Next Generation 911 plan, and whether the … (Board) meeting minutes dating back to 2018, and the 2019 New York Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan. About … public safety, legislative, and governing entities. In New York State, several agencies, including DHSES, ITS, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to introduce a new Action Reason code to identify employees who receive a … Units 86, 88 and CT. Article 2, Section 37.3 of the New York State Judiciary Law, Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, … 86, 88 and CT. Affected employees may be entitled to a new salary and/or a new increment code effective March 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431
… bulletin is to provide agencies with procedures to pay the new Braille/American Sign Language Proficiency Stipends for … of Agreement dated 03/05/2026 between The State of New York and the Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO, … subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2431-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… in poverty than working-age New Yorkers statewide (28% vs. 12%, respectively). The New York Employment Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities