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DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… and was arraigned today in Beekman Town Court before Judge Robert Ferris. Colucci is due back in court on March 21st. … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social Security payments that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… arraigned in Vernon Town Court. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller … were being deposited, which was a joint account in the name of the pensioner and Ray. The investigation found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawOpinion 89-4
… and stockholder) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(a), (1)(g); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §60.10: (1) A town supervisor … as depository is because the other bank refused to comply with the town's preferred policy of requiring securities … bank in the town and that one of the town councilmen is a member of that bank's advisory board. You further indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Four Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… fraud scheme through their fraudulent operation of Dolson Avenue Medical ("DAM" or the "Practice"), a … Attorney’s Office, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and USAA Insurance for their … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersOpinion 93-5
… Sea Beach Improvement Co. v City of New York , 214 NY 1; Metcalf v City of New York , 49 Hun 607, 1 NYS 873; … of the City of New York , 116 Misc 2d 357, 455 NYS2d 317; Wood v LaRose , 67 Misc 2d 597, 603 324 NYS2d 788, 797, … is for the benefit of the public (see Looney v Hughes , 26 NY 514; McKinney's Statutes, §172). Based on these general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Opinion 89-59
… special district "shall" be assessed in the same manner as is the expense of the improvement. Although sections 202 and … rates to be paid by consumers" of a water district which is established pursuant to Articles 12 or 12-A of the Town Law. It is further stated in Town Law, §198(3)(d) that "[s]uch water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Opinion 91-49
… approved by a simple majority of the whole governing body at a duly convened meeting. In certain circumstances, a … provisions governing the disposition of unneeded county real property. Subdivision 5 of section 215 provides for a … of the county legislative body to sell and convey unneeded real property. Subdivision 6 provides that unneeded county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… At that time, Eckstein claimed that Conmac Funding was an insurance company, and her money had to be paid back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… approximately $3.5 million intended for minority and women owned businesses. She ultimately routed $3.3 million to … fraud also negatively impacted our city’s minority and women owned business enterprises by denying them the chance … projects be awarded to certified minority and women owned business enterprises (“MWBE”), in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… asset (such cost is considered a part of the cost of the new capital project). The cost of relocating a facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsDisability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… A disability application can be filed by the employee or … to file on behalf of your employee. When we receive a disability retirement application, we review it to determine if it meets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City Council, … sentence sends a clear message: if you use taxpayer funds to line your own pocket, you will face serious … that City-funded organizations are misusing public funds and ensure that anyone who abuses their position or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in court: MICHAEL KLEIN was first elected treasurer of the … Assistant United States Attorneys Olga Zverovich, James McMahon, Andrew Dember, Maurene Comey, Michael Maimin, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementOpinion 89-42
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to invest in Treasury Bills under … under the "Treasury Direct" program. This is in reply to your letter concerning the investment of village funds in … security being evidenced only by an account master record and a description of the security in a securities portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… office by calling the toll-free fraud hotline at 1-888-672-4555; filing a complaint online at [email protected] ; or mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Sheriff's … said. "We will continue to aggressively investigate these cases to bring justice to those who take money from these … New York State Comptroller's Office and have worked many cases together in the past and value their immediate response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theft