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South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 million. Two Board members were employed by corporations that were awarded … capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Tax Cap Compliance
… Find information on Tax Cap Compliance below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… and District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft … accepting, withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and … away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, of Daytona Beach, Florida, was arraigned today before Judge Geoffrey Prime on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherOpinion 92-1
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§106, 109-b: (1) A municipality does not have discretion to refuse to permit the withdrawal … time to time, may withdraw, at their option, the whole or any portion of the amount retained from payments to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… in downtown Manhattan. NYCI is approved to offer nine certificate and degree programs in the fields of Court … were paid to the school for 840 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 48 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteOpinion 88-68
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards … for subdivision approval constitutes a "contract" with the meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(2), and, even if it … §809 also may not be applicable to a planning board member in such circumstances. You ask if a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68Opinion 2000-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… intent to increase our annual participation. Get Certified In order to take advantage of the State’s MWBE program, you … The Emerging Manager Program helps ensure that MWBEs in the financial arena have opportunities to do business with … andor womenowned businesses through a variety of programs In fact in some cases state agen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before … to from the state’s pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the pension system, its … home improvements and buy groceries. Walsh is due back in court on July 1. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
… Central Islip and Islandia. Veronica Renta Irwin, Esq., partner at Irwin & Streiner LLC., which provides pro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leadersDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Italian Heritage Celebration
… of the Museum Italo American of New York with the title ambassador of Italian community. John A. DeCicco, chairman of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-italian-heritage-celebrationFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… to determine whether districts are commencing project construction prior to obtaining final project approval. The … and Building Code (Code) in relation to district construction projects. The Code applies to every facility … and approving plans and specifications for all capital construction projects involving these facilities and issuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… of a Bronx non-profit organization called Tremont Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York … have provided funds to other employees of Tremont Crotona Day Care Center to contribute to Alvarez. Gonzalez also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… the required contribution rate of 3% in the Percentage field. The 3% contribution is not covered under Section 414-h … (if multiple records exist). Enter “7W” in the *Plan Type field. Enter the current payroll period begin date or Hire Date, whichever is later in the *Deduction Begin Date field. Enter the employee’s Date of Membership per the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as the sentence will be determined by the court. Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… in payments on behalf of 1,250 recipients who either were only eligible for partial Medicaid benefits or did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueOpinion 88-9
… Prior to such delegation, the town board must call and conduct a public hearing on the increase or improvement … enlargement of the district's pumping, filtration and purification facilities. You also state that no town … in accordance with the provisions of sections 202-b and 216 of the Town Law. Section 202-b of article 12 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… filing a complaint online at [email protected].us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … P DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in US District Court by Joseph L Junkovic related to a scheme to … which was uncovered by DiNapolis office and prosecuted by US Attorney Preet Bhararas office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerTravelers Checks and Money Orders – Non-Banking Organizations
The following information corresponds to Section 1309 of New York’s Abandoned Property Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/travelers-checks-money-orders.pdf