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Opinion 92-21
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice … the enactment of Laws of 1947, chapter 708. Commenting on this legislation, the Comptroller stated: The amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… counts of felony theft for stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York State Common Retirement Fund and the SSA … to pay restitution. “Mr. Bump’s conviction should serve as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State … in the District Court for Somerset County, Criminal. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedXVI.3.H Materiality – XVI. Financial Reporting
… surrounding each particular case. Except as provided in the instructions to the Agency Financial Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3h-materialityOpinion 96-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (payment of fees pursuant to General Municipal … town or village court with respect to certain enumerated criminal actions and other proceedings. As it applies to your … the services of the town court and the village court in criminal actions and other proceedings: (a) For all services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Interest Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and NYC Human Resources Administration: Benefit Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… needed improvements in oversight, this is the second theft my office has found by this company’s officials in six years. Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Ritts and Sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000State Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… are doing home visits and other critical functions required to protect those children, according to an audit … by those entrusted with managing their care and are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring … community-based voluntary agencies. The agencies are required to conduct regular visits to children in the care of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination … discrimination occurs when sellers, owners, landlords, real estate brokers, and/or agents refuse to sell or negotiate for the sale, lease, or rent of housing accommodations based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … duly designated by the Comptroller shall preside. A party may represent himself or herself, or be represented by … shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant or party. (e) Motions may be made to the hearing officer at any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsLabor Investigations in New York City
… is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January … in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fiscal year 2021, for example, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour … wage supplements (i.e., benefits such as vacation and sick pay), protect the rights of and improve working conditions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-citySelected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s46-response.pdfSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46)
To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s46.pdfDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… other things, social outings with friends and pull-tab games at the American Legion Hall in Oneida. The charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
Robert Gerardi pleads guilty for embezzlement of more than $38000 from Putnam Engine and Hose
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreOpinion 93-22
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … that " [i]f, without sufficient excuse, a principal does not appear when required ..., the court must enter such … Fund should refund the bail as requested by the justice. We should treat this as an act by the court, through its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… New York, recently enacted legislation will help protect public employee unions. But we must stand together to defend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Friedman … Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded guilty in the case. Further information on the case is available … thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued partnership in efforts to root out public corruption and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackOpinion 93-30
… Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 280; Criminal Procedure Law, §§205.00[2], 500.10[4]). Thus, to the extent the Town of Poughkeepsie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Town of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Bainbridge (Town) Justices ensured money due to the Court … by $4,129. The Justices cannot account for the source of this money. Key Recommendations The Justices should: Deposit collections within three days of collecting them. Perform monthly accountabilities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… – 41,961 tons. Agricultural livestock and fertilizer application combined accounted for 80.9 percent of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agriculture