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Opinion 90-59
… -- Gifts and Loans (removal of snow and ice from private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (removing of snow … §140: A town may not regularly plow and sand a private road belonging to a disabled individual, except in an … ask whether a town may regularly plow and sand a private road belonging to a disabled individual. A town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Opinion 90-46
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (refund by State of county's portion of … by the county clerk which should have been retained by the county and not transmitted to the State for the period … Whether you may pay a $19700 refund to a county which amount reflects that portion $500 of each index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Opinion 90-40
… coming before the board and he shall vote in case of a tie, however on all matters and questions, he shall vote only … always vote. He is obligated to vote only when there is a tie. In all other instances, he may vote or not as he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40State Agencies Bulletin No. 1134
… line number changes and to describe how account codes will be charged in Fiscal Year 2012-13. Affected Employees … Enter the appropriate line number. The Action of Z12 will automatically default on the Description page. If … the bottom of the page. If the position is filled, a row will be automatically inserted on the incumbent’s Job Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1134-reporting-line-number-changes-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2012Opinion 92-51
… members of the agency or its executive director for the travel expenses incurred by the spouses of a member or the … the IDA or the executive director of the IDA for certain travel expenses incurred by their respective spouses. You state that the travel was for the purpose of attending out-of-town meetings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… registration of repair shops, dealers, dismantlers, and junk and salvage facilities and licensing of inspection … where businesses could potentially be operating without a valid Department registration. We performed site … and found indications that 60 may have been operating as a public business but were unregistered. Our review of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city’s financial troubles stem from poor record keeping and a … fund balance to finance operations. “The city of Lockport’s accounting records are in such poor condition that city … cash-flow deficiency will grow to nearly $4.6 million by Dec. 31. Cash shortfalls occur when bills must be paid before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsSex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… [pdf] , Steuben [pdf] and Warren [pdf] counties; city police departments in Buffalo [pdf] , Mount Vernon [pdf] , … [pdf] , Syracuse [pdf] and Utica [pdf] ; and a county police department in Suffolk [pdf] County. Purpose of Audit The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… of their service life. These metals can pollute lakes and streams when they leak chemicals into the environment from … to as the Rechargeable Battery Law (Law), took effect on December 10, 2010. The Law was enacted to reduce rechargeable batteries’ impact on the environment; however, it only covers the collection …
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
… Jacqueline C. Romero, the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis, the United States … in Social Security benefits. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and Social Security fraud charges in February. “Timothy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Erie County District Attorney John J Flynn and Erie County Sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara, and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… the rescue squad. “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing partnership with District Attorney Czajka and the … Court Judge Jonathan D. Nichols and is due back in court on July 24, 2023. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… Steven G. James announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the … she will be held accountable.” “The Schuyler County DA’s office takes allegations of larceny from volunteer fire … purchases with its debit card between Sept. 19, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2022. Groves, as treasurer, did not deposit any cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentXII.8.E Payment Assignments – XII. Expenditures
… or entity other than the original contract holder. Payment assignments are commonly due to financing … to the New York State Lien Law (Article 2, Section 16), payment assignments only become valid when (i) an appropriate … of moneys, or any part thereof, due or to become due under a public improvement contract shall affirmatively state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8e-payment-assignmentsXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… to vendors when an emergency procurement exists and the vendor cannot be added using the Vendor Add process prior to payment. An emergency procurement … to vendors when an emergency procurement exists and the vendor cannot be added using the Vendor Add process prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… obtain $24,915 in grant proceeds under the New York Main Street Program. United States Attorney Freedman stated: “The New York Main Street Program was designed to make sure that grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January 1, … Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… District Attorney Richard A. Brown. “Thus robbing the New York pension system and the federal government of tens of … 2011, the Social Security Inspector General notified the New York State and Local Retirement System that the body of … system of over $100,000 and pending indictments of two New Jersey residents for stealing over $100,000 in pension funds. …
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 collections for the fiscal year … The General Fund balance totaled $9.6 billion at the end of May, up more than 31 percent since March 31. “Personal … Tax revenues of $39 billion in May were stronger than projected with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-report