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Opinion 90-47
… ( Mathis v State , 140 Misc 2d 333, 531 NYS2d 680 [1988], re: §17; Spitz v Abrams , 123 Misc 2d 446, 473 NYS2d 931 [1984], affd 105 AD2d 904, 482 NYS2d 68, re: §17; Hassan v Fraccola , 851 F2d 602 [2d Cir 1988], re: §18). In other words, the plain language of both sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2016
… electronic voting system. Office of Children and Family Services $37 million lease with Capital View Office Park for … drawings and certify ball weight. Office of General Services $28.4 million with New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. for janitorial services at Empire State Plaza and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2016Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… of Charles Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by … pled guilty to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class E felony as part of a plea … was charged with multiple felonies including grand larceny in the second degree, falsifying business records, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct … was ordered to pay $16281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State … Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced … John Aber, 49, of Staten Island, pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge Robert H. Freehill, to grand … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerOpinion 88-32
… Duties (authority to publish names, office addresses and phone numbers of town officials) TOWN LAW, §§30, 116(13): A … informing the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have … an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address and office hours of the town clerk. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… Preservation. Daley was arrested and issued a desk appearance ticket on charges of grand larceny in the third … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… man to live in squalor in order to take advantage of him and steal his hard earned pension and social security … the New York State Police and the Schodack Police Department for partnering to ensure that justice is served … the victim to allow them to attend to his affairs for him. Investigators, however, found the defendants did not pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… by those who use their position at the expense of the public. I thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Tioga County … to investigating those who prey on the unsuspecting public for their own gain.” In March 2023, the Village of … Sandra Lute in the Centralized Arraignment Part. His next appearance is scheduled for August 5. The charges filed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report released today by New York State Comptroller … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… services. Thanks to my office and our partnership with federal law enforcement, her scam was exposed, and no … claims to provide transportation assistance to seniors and people with disabilities. In 2024, Pearl Transit entered into … 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/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New … Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, and the Livingston County District Attorney’s Office for their … will be held accountable.” Chatley’s mother worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services and retired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for … pending charges of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree. Chris Emmons pleaded guilty before Judge Karen Brandt Brown … Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… from the company, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Montgomery County District Attorney Christina Pearson and New … expenses,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Montgomery County District Attorney Pearson and the New York … State Police members, the Comptroller’s Office, and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117000 after an audit found she manipulated court accounting records and pocketed cash receipts according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 91-4
… the conveyance of village firefighting apparatus, for nominal or no consideration, to a newly-formed joint fire … whether fire apparatus of a village could be transferred, for nominal or no consideration, to a newly-formed joint fire … authorize the transfer of village firefighting apparatus, for nominal or no consideration, to a newly-formed joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company … she admitted her wrongdoing and will repay those funds." "Volunteer firefighters bravely serve our communities – and … "We will continue working to protect the funds of volunteer fire companies, so that in turn, firefighters may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Ms. Green used the public's coffers as her personal bank account. … work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, 30, who plead before Essex County Court Judge Richard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 2000 - 13
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second company) TOWN LAW §176-b(10): An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire company may not join a … volunteer fire company of a fire district fire department who seeks membership in a second volunteer company is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13