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Opinion 88-4
… (providing refreshments to trainees at foster parent training session) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … and make reasonable expenditures for such refreshments. You ask whether a county may provide refreshments for … of the children placed by the certifying agency will be met." (18 NYCRR §443.3[i]). In addition, authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the … those individuals willing to engage in fraudulent acts.” Michael D. Calarco, Wayne County District Attorney said, “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesOpinion 94-31
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS -- Vacations (annual cash … It is permissible to provide in a collective bargaining agreement between a village and its employees for the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Opinion 88-63
… COUNTY LAW, §§215(3), 550(2): Moneys received as gift to defray the costs of operating an auxiliary police unit established to serve a village are held by the county treasurer. You ask … within the county have been held by the county and used to pay the expenses of the unit. You ask whether the county's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Ulster County District Attorney Clegg, and the FBI Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force. “Gina Bradshaw … Her husband was a New York State employee, and the family was enrolled in NYSHIP. As a medical office manager, … investigation was initiated by a complaint from United Healthcare Special Investigations Unit, who assisted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… hazardous employment, which require a more stringent time frame for investigation completion. Investigations of wage … were not completed in the targeted one-year time frame for 80% of the 1,155 cases auditors checked. For 225 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and December 2012. Jimmie Buie … allowed her to pass on pension payments to her daughter, Sandra Buie, following Hairston's death. When Hairston died in 1996, Sandra Buie began to receive Hairston’s share of monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six … in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Report 2018-S-58 ). About the Program … are heard before an Administrative Law Judge. Depending on how they are resolved, harassment and non-compliance cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement … will not get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I would like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … Division of Investigations, 8 th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… Fitzpatrick announced today that three employees of the Syracuse City School District’s after-school Twilight Program … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County … of health insurance. Henry was responsible for paying 50% of her health insurance while the village was responsible … Division of Investigations, 8 th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… ( 2017-S-30 ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, including child protective services, foster care, and preventive services, which are administered by 58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra … unearned benefits from the state pension fund. Gabriel, who resigned her public office and retired in Aug. 2020, is … partners focused on the same goal: holding those who break our laws, accountable. The victims in this case are the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State … Through her husband’s employment with New York state, her family was enrolled in NYSHIP. When a NYSHIP member uses an … into her activities began with a complaint from United Healthcare Special Investigations Unit, who assisted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in … in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … Albany, NY 12236. … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… AND DEPARTMENTS In an opinion dated June 9, 1980 (1980 Op Atty Gen 81), the Attorney General of the State of New York concluded that agencies and departments of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… proposals filed with Eastman Chemical , Marathon Oil and Valero Energy . Two other companies, Dean Foods and … disclosure, shareholders have no way of knowing whether a company's political spending best serves the company's own … 2015 Dean Foods Eastman Chemical H&R Block Marathon Oil Valero Energy 2014 Comcast Corp. CF Industries (2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2025 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… offenders are now adjudicated through procedures in family court, rather than the adult criminal justice system, … implement the law locally and are reimbursed by the state for costs,” DiNapoli said. “Our analysis shows a recent … which include personnel costs for case workers, RTA foster care, aftercare costs for RTA youth placements upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-law