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Opinion 88-57
… rates may include a classification under which low income senior citizens are charged at a reduced rate) CONSTITUTIONAL … of water rates including a classification under which senior citizens meeting certain income criteria are charged … may establish a schedule of water rates under which senior citizens who meet certain income criteria are charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
Albert Melin the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement of more than $11 million from the PFD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… inspection information is optional on all purchase order lines for commodities. Vouchers that reference purchase order lines for commodities will be matched against the purchase order lines, associated receipts and, where applicable, inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… financial literacy-related education information to DFS by Nov. 1, 2021. DFS was to post the information to its website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… and high caseloads, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that inadequate state oversight led to missed visits and delayed service … Human Resources Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel … revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created by Michael Koffler and SDS with the purpose and effect of … Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael Koffler, entered into a lease for space for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… The securities industry earned profits of $9.3 billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street had solid profits in the first six months of the year and, barring a major … last year,” DiNapoli said. “While the securities industry in New York City is smaller than before the financial crisis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… A federal grand jury in White Plains New York returned an Indictment yesterday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… not yet developed a written, comprehensive statewide plan for implementing the program. In a follow up, auditors found … $2.6 million in inappropriate payments made to providers for evaluation and management services for surgery patients … claimed for state reimbursement including $122,966 in salary costs that were improperly charged directly to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New … Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … case.” Scarborough’s federal convictions relate to his wrongful receipt of per diem payments from New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… of hearing; Select one of its member to preside over the meeting; and Hear testimony and receive evidence and … Justice Court Fund can be reached at (518) 486-3137 or via email at [email protected] Town Justice Court … Office of Court Administration Phone: (800) 268-7869 Email: [email protected] Web: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… 2000-2017 Change 2017-2019 Bronx 1,418,207 10.4% -3.6% Brooklyn 2,559,903 7.4% -3.4% Manhattan 1,628,706 8.3% -2.2% … index from the NYU Langone Health and the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service at NYU and the Centers for Disease … Nutrition Assistance Program. Sources: Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is … and philanthropic efforts have contributed to improvements in the rate of food insecurity. Reflecting improving economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsOpinion 99-15
… §§11-1108, 11-1118, 14-1406, 14-1410; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XVI, §1; REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §300: A village may not provide a partial real property tax … Property Tax Law, §§305[2], 516[2], 900, 1410[2], 1420). Article XVI, §1 of the State Constitution provides that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 2000-15
… §§209-i, 462: A volunteer firefighter from an out-of-state fire company may not volunteer to assist a fire district fire department within New York State on an on-going basis … resides in another state and is a member of an outofstate fire department may volunteer at a New York department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Selected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Purpose To determine whether the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (Center) met its responsibility to operate a hotline, … period July 1, 2013 through May 16, 2016. Background The Center was established by the Protection of People With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014Opinion 2006-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … is required and, in certain instances, the approval of the State Comptroller is required (Town Law §§193, 194, 209-d, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 2006-3
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Franchise Fees (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) REAL PROPERTY -- Franchise (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 88-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … district may be extended prior to December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the … Whether the consolidated district may be extended prior to December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54