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Opinion 92-38
… p 197; see also 31 Opns St Comp, 1975, p 112; 1972 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 191). Rather, section 10-1012 requires the … Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, gen., 4 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §§13.48, 13.49). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 98-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads … reasonably related to the functions to be performed and is in the best interest of the fire district. You ask whether a … If so, you ask whether a board of fire commissioners, in its discretion, may provide that newly-appointed members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20DiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her participation in a kickback scheme. … with kickbacks she used to pay for overseas vacations and home furnishings,” said United States Attorney Peace. “This … Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (“Smart Starts”) and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… with Environmental & Fueling Systems, LLC for the Fuel Tank Modification & Environmental Remediation Program. $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… million with Millennium Power Company LLC for off island electric capacity purchase. Office of Addiction Services and … Fund $2.3 million with Armor-Tite Construction Corp. for the library roof replacement at SUNY Purchase in … of New York $20.3 million with Inter Technologies Corp. for audio visual infrastructure and installation at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOpinion 2002-9
… This provision was intended to curb raids on the public purse for the benefit of favored individuals or enterprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9Opinion 2003-4
… to bind the [local government]" ( Seif v City of Long Beach , 286 NY 382 at p 388). 2 Further, it is also well established that … (see Town Law, §176[1], [22]; General Municipal Law, §§209, 209-b; Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, §5[1]; 2000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Opinion 90-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … time off) -- Overtime (compensatory time off - effect of Fair Labor Standards Act) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §90; 29 … work week may receive compensatory time off in the absence of a written overtime policy of the village board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11Opinion 96-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BUILDING INSPECTOR -- Expenses (judgment arising from his or … to pay a judgment arising from the conduct of the building inspector or from the town's planning and zoning … that a judgment arises partially from the actions of the building inspector or from the town's planning and zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 97-9
… the board member is not merely speculative and more than de minimis, the board member should not participate in the … the court concluded that the likelihood that such a de minimis non-statutory interest would or did in fact … the board members is not merely speculative and more than de minimis, they should not participate in the discussion or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9DiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York … of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This conviction sends a strong message to others who might … state for working over 24 hours a day on a few occasions. This is the latest example of the ongoing collaboration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Courtney Dillabough was arrested last … Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Courtney Dillabough was arrested last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, insurance and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… his wife were arrested Friday for allegedly giving false pay stubs to "boost" their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank, according to an investigation by State Comptroller … and his wife were arrested for allegedly giving false pay stubs to boost their family income to qualify for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of … coverage. In addition, Carhart cost the town another $30,000 by failing to pay her actual health insurance premiums …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified her personal … the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard who admitted she falsified her personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsSecurities Coordinating Committee
… was established by Executive Order of the Governor in 1977 and expanded in 1983 to coordinate the scheduling of debt … the State, its largest public authorities, New York City and many of its public benefit corporations. The Comptroller of the State of New York chairs the committee and convenes its quarterly meetings. The State Director of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/securities-coordinating-committeeDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… which she was not entitled. Hansen appeared before Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionOpinion 91-28
… provides that "profits" resulting from a municipal gas, electric or water utility service may be used "for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme … Health Department (DOH), which was uncovered by DiNapoli’s office and prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s … bring Mr. Junkovic to justice, and I will continue to work with United States Attorneys and prosecutors statewide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-provider