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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases November Cash Report
… increased income tax collections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. All Funds spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-november-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1134
… Reason of CHL . A position change must be requested for all affected rows existing on Job Data. The Position should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1134-reporting-line-number-changes-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2012DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… returned all of the money. O’Hara, who was Town Supervisor at the time, then submitted the false invoices and checks to … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsOpinion 92-51
… proposed expenditures outlined in your letter. As is the case with IDA members and officers, there is no statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… types of automotive businesses, including registration of repair shops, dealers, dismantlers, and junk and salvage … as multiple businesses. For example, many registered repair shops are also licensed as inspection stations. As of … an additional 95 unregistered facilities advertising auto repair services. Additionally, we identified 21 vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… from consumers. They must also post conspicuously placed signage informing consumers that they can return their used … but of the 30 we tested, 33% did not have the required signage. Further testing found at least 1,248 potentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years … “Timothy Gritman shamelessly hid his own father’s death, going so far as to attempt to disguise himself as him …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… that Karam was using school money and resources including stamps, envelopes, and other supplies to send election … district paid for, and were mailed using the district’s stamps. LaPolla was allegedly aware that school resources … use of taxpayer funds totaled $14,649, including $9,775 in stamps, $1,015 in supplies, and $3,859 in compensation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city’s financial troubles stem from poor record keeping and a reliance on fund balance to … finances immediately and create a multiyear financial plan with budgets that only spend what the city takes in.” A … audit of the city’s 2013 financial statements is months from completion. In October 2013, the city issued a $2.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… Units how to process vouchers to vendors when an emergency procurement exists and the vendor cannot be added using the … is seeking a waiver from advertising in the New York State Contract Reporter, OSC must approve the exemption. See … Refer to the Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Guidelines for specific procurement requirements. Obtain OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so … partnership and continued commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of … of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with … The General Fund balance totaled $9.6 billion at the end of May, up more than 31 percent since March 31. “Personal … billion higher than the same period last year, an increase of 12 percent. This increase was primarily due to stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Each individual who applies for Medicaid benefits is assigned a CIN, a unique identifier. However, recipients … WMS and NYSOH systems to update its enrollment data, which is necessary to make accurate payments. When an individual is assigned multiple CINs, each with its own record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may establish a pension … and is receiving a monthly pension benefit. Unless the DRO explicitly states otherwise, the ex-spouse will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareOpinion 90-59
… LAW -- Gifts and Loans (removal of snow and ice from private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads … may not regularly plow and sand a private road belonging to a disabled individual, except in an emergency situation. … superintendence of the town highways and bridges and must keep them free from obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Opinion 90-46
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Opinion 90-40
… to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her capacities as trustee and … inability of the mayor. You ask whether a village trustee, when serving as deputy mayor during the absence or inability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for … "It is imperative that our citizens trust their public officers. That is why it was important for the Erie County … with grand larceny in the second degree in Erie County Court before Judge Philip Danny. His next court appearance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-county