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Opinion 91-48
… planning board represented by board member's personal attorney) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (board … by board member's personal attorney) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2),(3), 806, 809: When a planning board member's … brought by an attorney who was his close friend, business associate and personal attorney. In this regard, the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Annual Employment Reports will be due no later than May 15th of each year. SUMMARY RFPs and other solicitations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up) (2022-F-14) For Medicaid recipients who … payment rules for recipients also covered by Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities have significantly higher costs … Health Departments (LHDs), has identified poor indoor environmental conditions that impact residents with asthma, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… The city of Albany’s economy has been stabilized by state government and new industries, but is troubled by high poverty and a reduced tax base due to a large number … tax-exempt properties, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… related to matters including the 2013 George Washington Bridge access lane closures; The Thruway Authority’s indication in late 2013 that a toll and finance task force would be created to identify new resources to help pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge. To date, however, the Authority has not established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtOpinion 99-8
… of board meetings) LOCAL LAWS - Fees (imposition of by town for subscription to minutes of board meetings) PUBLIC MEETINGS - Minutes (imposition of fees by town for subscription to minutes of board meetings) TOWNS - … of a fee for subscription to minutes of board meetings) TOWN LAW, §§30(1), 63, 64(11-b), 116(13); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Challenging a Determination – Regional State Park Police Plan
… email our Hearing Administration Bureau at Hearings@osc.state.ny.us, or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in … Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section383a Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/challenging-determinationLeaves of Absence – Regional State Park Police Plan
… will usually receive up to one year of service credit per incident for time spent on Workers’ Compensation leave. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/leaves-absenceFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… the state pension system,” DiNapoli said. “Now, through my partnership with law enforcement, she has been held … for her actions and must repay the money she stole. My thanks to D.A. Green and the New York State Police for their work with my office to ensure justice is served.” “The defendant’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of New York City's largest … special needs students between ages three to five. Island Child Development Center (ICDC), a private not-for-profit … Attorney Brown said, "The public funds provided to Island Child Development Center were earmarked for special needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedDiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… that expands the procurement search tools provided in Open Book New York . This new tool lets users perform more robust … that expands the procurement search tools provided in Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the … justice was served and restitution was made in this case.” Smith pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of government … to the SSA. The defendant’s late-mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was an employee of the New York State Insurance Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsXI.18.A Executive Law Article 15-A- Participation by Minority Group Members and Women with Respect to State Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Article 15-A of the Executive Law, signed into law on July 19, 1988, authorized the creation of an Office (now Division) of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) to … Article 15A of the Executive Law signed into law on July 19 1988 … the creation of an Office now Division of Minority and Womens Business Development to promote employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18a-executive-law-article-15-participation-minority-group-members-and-women-respect-stateFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… District Attorney Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed … and he has now been held accountable for his actions.” “David Decker’s years of illegal conduct harmed local … District Attorney Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker former director of the Lake George Watershed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… admissions are generally appropriate when the admitting practitioner expects the patient to stay through at least two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
To ascertain the total expenses that Workers Compensation Board Board incurred in administering the Workers Compensation Program Program for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-state-fiscal-year-ended-march-31Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… To assess the accuracy of the Workers Compensation Boards reported assessable expenses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Executive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… as of January 10, 2013, of the 57 recommendations included in our series of 15 audits conducted in 2008. These audits assessed compliance with Executive … Key Findings Each of the 15 State entities made progress in correcting the problems we originally identified, but more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementation