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Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… them for the care provided to the children. Agency case planners (including case workers) are required to conduct regular contact visits … of July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016, we reviewed case files for a sample of 48 foster children and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careOpinion 93-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … "shall possess the powers and perform the duties attached by law to the office of principal during a vacancy in such … of the office, the same as though appointed thereto by the governor ... He is entitled to the salary of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme
… Three other defendants, David Cohen, William Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded guilty in the case. The OAG’s … The thefts began in 1992, when Cohen devised the scam with Joseph Ross, of Century Coverage Corporation. The company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officerOpinion 92-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l: When a town or village justice court reports the mass dismissal of numerous pending cases … to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Social Security … country on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities confirmed, however, that Case had no … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedOpinion 96-8
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … result in default judgments) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Justice Court Fund (payment of fees pursuant to General Municipal … for by General Municipal Law, §99-l(1)(a) for each case handled by their justice courts involving a violation, …
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
… must be investigated and prosecuted," Ritts said. “This case is no different. The goal to hold people accountable and … very seriously,” Cirencione said. “This is the second case we have investigated this year resulting in the arrest … personal gain. We commend those who came forward on this case and assure our community that we will continue to …
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
… agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other critical functions required to protect those … on regularly by those entrusted with managing their care and are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible … in CONNECTIONS, including the lack of a general search function, the inability to record incidents of abuse or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… a participant in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Assistance Program, for which … case dismissals. Once a complaint has been received, DHR staff record the complaint in a variety of logs, such as an … manner. Monitoring and segregating the duties of the staff responsible for logging, tracking, and completing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… raised or withdrawn during the course of the proceeding. (Return to Top) §317.3 Conduct of hearings (a) All hearings … to the hearing officer at any time during the proceeding. (Return to Top) §317.4 Initial hearings — presentation of … claim. (c) Rebuttal evidence shall not be permitted. (Return to Top) §317.5 Adjournment before a scheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsLabor Investigations in New York City
… and assessed employers with nearly $3.4 million in civil money penalties. 1 Further, the Department of Labor … when investigators retired or resigned; the Manual used by investigators for guidance that needs to be updated; and a … Injuries Prompts Enhanced Outreach, Strong Enforcement by US Department of Labor, July 29, 2022 2 One of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees case . "Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision overriding 40 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Oneida’s Chamberlain from 1998 until her term expired in 2021. She was arraigned in Oneida City Court before Judge Michael J. Misiaszek and is due back in court on Nov. 10. The charges filed in this case are merely …
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
… the former treasurer of the Putnam Engine & Hose Co. No. 2 ("Putnam Engine and Hose"), a unit of the Port Chester … today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul E. Davison. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Nelson S. … duty to the public and to his fellow firefighters. This case illustrates the need for vigilant oversight of anyone in …
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
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition of (when erroneously reported to … March 22, 1993 Melvin I. Rosenblat, Director New York State Justice Court Fund … Concerning a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Pandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… in 1993, the EPF: Provides an ongoing source of primarily pay-as-you-go funding to address the State’s environmental … at which renewable energy projects are required to pay prevailing wages from five megawatts to one megawatt. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureOpinion 93-30
… cost incurred by a village in transporting an individual from a village justice court to a county jail, after the … to be reimbursed ( Village of Walden , supra ; 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 126; see City of Newburgh , supra ; City of … concerned post-arraignment transportation of prisoners from village justice courts to the county jail. In that case, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… Three other defendants, David Cohen, William Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded guilty in the case. Further … The thefts began in 1992, when Cohen devised the scam with Joseph Ross, of Century Coverage Corporation, in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickback