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Opinion 2003-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (of extension to town water district) WATER DISTRICTS -- … §202(5), the cost of an extension to a town water district is charged against only properties within the extension. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 94-20
… Bonds (use of for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-518, 6-622, 22-2200; MUNICIPAL … bonds to pay for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year. You ask … all or part of any "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year, or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 2004-5
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (annuities for volunteer firefighters) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies … annuities for the benefit of members of a volunteer fire company. You ask whether foreign fire insurance tax monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… who approved of the idea and allowed him to use a city truck to make the trips during business hours. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… (B felony) Defrauding the Government (E felony) Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (E felony) – 3 Counts Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree (A … to the law firms, including memorandums containing false statements. The trial took place in Westchester County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… state paid more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) for premiums over a more than four year period, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all stakeholders in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsVoluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… Staten Island caterer which provides food to the New York Army National Guard, inexplicably acted as an unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds … Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her … clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36742 in public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 24, 2013. … that the Justice’s records were presented to the Board for audit in December 2012 and that no errors or omissions … The Justice could not provide us with any documentation for the other nine cases. Key Recommendations Submit monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004State Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in … she pleaded guilty, Gabriel admitted having submitted a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing … have worked full-time as a Tax Collector for Bethel. Her false claims increased her service credit toward retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and audit found she allegedly stole more than … in November 2015 after the Comptroller's audit and investigation began. The Comptroller found she pocketed more … rents and building permit payments. The Comptroller's investigation was conducted in partnership with the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded guilty Tuesday … County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for working with my staff to bring this … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Firemans Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… a hundred thousand dollars by using public funds for his pleasure and daily expenses,” State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… Tuesday evening to official misconduct and petit larceny, plus a two year conditional discharge, $10,000 fine and to … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sharon Thompson, 56, of Bemus Point, pleaded guilty to grand larceny last June and … by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… plea today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced … Thomas P DiNapoli St Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal … sentenced in federal court for stealing $34000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… claim was received. We also determined the Department’s Workforce Protection Management system did not provide … distribution by having its upstate districts conduct mail/phone investigations for the New York City area, where … reviewed by upper management. These reports provide key statistics regarding caseload and investigations completed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-follow