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Opinion 91-49
… -- Powers and Duties (conveyance of abandoned county highway property) COUNTY LAW, §215; HIGHWAY LAW, §§118-a, 131-b: A county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale by the adoption of a resolution … Whether a county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale to either the adjoining owner or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly … straw donations and stealing thousands of dollars in New York City public matching funds during Alvarez's unsuccessful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateSelected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island Railway (Railway) have … because this was not always the case. We recommended that Transit and Railway monitor when inspections are occurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followContract Advisory No. 26
… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… Warren County District Attorney Jason M. Carusone and the New York State Police, today announced the arrest of former … my team, Warren County District Attorney Carusone and the New York State Police, McLain will have to answer for his … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 43, of Constable, was charged with grand larceny in the third … services including highway safety, not to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… arising out of his embezzlement of more than $5.6 million from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: … and an antique fire truck. In January 2013, KLEIN went on what appears to be a Caribbean vacation and made $38,658.46 … Dember, Maurene Comey, Michael Maimin, and Lauren Schorr are in charge of the prosecution. Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementIX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… The procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Department of Education due to: Excessive cash balances on deposit that … the award. SINGLE PAYMENT VOUCHER To generate a refund of federal funds by check to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of former New … investigators and auditors working with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Mr. Wills has been brought to justice," … – and he'll now pay the price," said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. "We will continue to ensure that public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… abusing his position for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police … Today, we are ensuring that he will be held accountable. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli and our partners in law … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that … County District Attorney’s Office for their diligent work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department. “The sentence in this case should be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… omissions were found. However, there was no indication of what the Board had reviewed. We found that 10 of the 20 cases tested had been either dismissed or paid, and one case was still pending. The … ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are properly reported as paid, or enforced in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004DiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… payments for a long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all … local government-funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to people who are economically … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. Many of the state’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsVoluntary Compliance Program
… either internally or by a hired professional service provider. OUF sends invitations to companies who have never … an invitation letter. Provide the company name(s), Federal Employer Identification Number(s), mailing address … your company is holding unclaimed funds. Provide a valid phone number and email address. Complete the checklist even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programOpinion 2003-1
… Opns St Comp No. 91-10, p 24), unless the petition, in the case of an article 12 district, or the notice of hearing, in the case of an article 12-A district, states that the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 94-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … a special assessment to pay the cost of snow removal in excess of the amounts appropriated, but it may issue budget notes to finance such excess costs. In addition, a village has temporary authority to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 2004-5
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (annuities for volunteer firefighters) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies may not be expended to purchase … Whether foreign fire insurance tax monies may be expended to purchase annuities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Opinion 92-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New York must be … Concerning the procedures by which the expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26