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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 … covered Geer’s SRO duties was approximately $6,866.84. “Joseph Geer was entrusted by the people of his community to … “As the Chief of Police for the Avon Police Department, Joseph Geer knew that his behavior was wrong,” said U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 89-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus … certain specified services plus an hourly fee for services in connection with defending proceedings commenced under … 1963, pps 108 and 182). The word "compensation" as used in section 267, for municipal law purposes, generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 92-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (mass dismissal of … fees pursuant to section 99-l of the General Municipal Law in situations where a town or village court has reported the … pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this question, you have described situations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town … the proposed recreational trail would constitute a "park" for purposes of the provisions of law relating to the … holding of a referendum upon the establishment of a public park in a town and the acquisition of property therefor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… with the court-ordered ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New … audit examined compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk … occurring on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-17
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from … consideration) TOWN LAW, §§198, 202, 202-a; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A town board is without authority to … specifically enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]). It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… The state collected $153.3 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2015-16, an increase of 2.8 … from SFY 2014-15, significantly less than anticipated in initial and final projections. The General Fund ended the … 2000. “New York state ended the fiscal year with cash in the bank largely thanks to billions of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly concealed her … and thorough investigative work of the State Comptroller in bringing this fraudulent conduct to our attention. … Fraudulent conduct against those who are most vulnerable in our community or in this case, fraudulent conduct against …
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
… State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In 2015, the state paid $129,824 in interest payments for late contracts. “Chronic delays … State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with notforprofit providers NFPs last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest … years of downsizing, the industry has been adding jobs in New York City, but it may curtail hiring to bolster … hopeful that Wall Street’s robust first half will result in a good year. The securities industry continues to be a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses … In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . … submit these transactions 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
… of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in restitution and perform 200 hours of community service … Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in helping us bring justice to this case.” “Mr. Volkmann … Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, he undermined much of the good he did in helping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… a balanced budget for FY 2016 with relatively small gaps in the following three years, according to a review of the … and a major source of tax revenue, added 2,300 jobs in 2014 (the first job gains since 2011) and is on pace to … needs averaging nearly $1.3 billion annually beginning in FY 2016. To its credit, the city has resumed the process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearNext Generation 911 Services
… of Information Technology Services (ITS) has controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 systems is … 1960s and is built upon legacy analog infrastructure that, in many places, is still used today. As technology has … public safety, legislative, and governing entities. In New York State, several agencies, including DHSES, ITS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… that explicitly require funeral directors to identify or label bodies in their care, it’s reasonable to view … to verify death. In addition, some said they don’t always label or otherwise identify the bodies in their care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… employees of the Unified Court System beginning in April 2023 and to provide processing instructions to agencies. Affected Employees Employees who were in CSEA (Bargaining Unit 87), MC (Bargaining Unit 86) or … longevity and/or extra longevity) for BU 87 beginning in April 2016. Consistent with practice, when a CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431
… Sign Language Proficiency Stipends for eligible employees in the title of Special Education Assistant at the NYS School … nationally recognized Sign Language Proficiency Interview in American Sign Language (SLPI:ASL) rating levels. The … based upon obtaining the Library of Congress Certification in Braille Transcribing and Proofreading, issued by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2431-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… Employment Service System (NYESS) and the Ticket to Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a … those with a disability in the Ticket to Work program (TTW). TTW is a voluntary program funded by the Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesComplaint Processing
… policies and procedures. The audit covers the period from January 2018 through May 2021. About the Program CCRB … monitor causes of delays. For example, CCRB has automated notifications that cases are nearing the statute of … it takes to address delays during investigations, these notifications may not occur timely enough for CCRB to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processing