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Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District … covered Geer’s SRO duties was approximately $6,866.84. “Joseph Geer was entrusted by the people of his community to … US Attorney Trini E Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer 40 of Caledonia NY pleaded guilty before Chief US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 89-45
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 92-21
… of numerous pending cases brought under the Vehicle and Traffic Law which have never been prosecuted, the town or … numerous charges pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this question, you have described … misdemeanors and moving violations under the vehicle and traffic law, instituted in and triable in such a court, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive … (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, …
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
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) … Whether in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… such as the State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM). This year’s budget adds $385 million in appropriation …
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
… the 3 rd Degree charges. She was issued a desk appearance ticket and must return to court on February 12, 2024. The …
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
… financial backs of the state’s charitable partners,” said Doug Sauer, Chief Executive Officer of the New York Council …
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
… said, “I wish to thank and commend Mr. DiNapoli and the NYSP for their hard work and cooperation. This is a clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the recertification period. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area killing dozens of people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… through New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found … young children did not receive services or faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding, 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 … agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding the agency must use its own Business Unit code on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… designed to prevent improper payments. DOL’s “pay and chase” approach increased the risk of overpayments, payments … that certain groups may encounter difficulties with the verification process using ID.me, but did not capture … information on which applicants had difficulty with the verification process to enable it to address these issues in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction … 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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above … his community,” said DiNapoli. “I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … police chief of the Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, he undermined much of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingNext Generation 911 Services
… and whether the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 … In New York State, several agencies, including DHSES, ITS, and the New York City Office of Technology and … advising on 911. DHSES administers these duties through its Board and its Office of Interoperable & Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral … Mental Hygiene is effectively overseeing selected aspects of the practice of funeral directing. The audit covered the … To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… collectively referred to as Salary Administration Plan UCC, and were at or above Maximum of their salary grade … of Longevity Steps for Salary Administration Plan UCC will be adjusted in the effective date and check date … Criteria Employees in Salary Administration Plan UCC on 03/30/2023 with a Comp Rate Code of ANN and a status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-steps