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DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources … 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in … termination. “Bruce Karam shamelessly diverted funds meant to benefit students to further his personal interests," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field … and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisOpinion 89-13
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General … of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Westchester 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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and … for his actions. My office will continue to work with law enforcement across the State to protect unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of … over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her state pension as a result of her public corruption conviction will … her resignation letter, she wrote herself a final check for $26,613, which was not authorized by the board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 89-56
… payment constitutes a gift of town funds in violation of Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. Town Law, §27(1) … not, in our view, constitute gifts in contravention of Article VIII, §1. It is also our opinion that, in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56DiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign relating to the … order to reduce his pension benefits. “Karam took vital funds meant to support the education of students and instead … the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionOpinion 92-46
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation … an expenditure of more than $10,000, and all contracts for public work involving an expenditure of more than $20,000, … shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after public advertisement for sealed bids in the manner provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… DiNapoli and industry leaders. PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s arts, entertainment and recreation … 70,950 4,400 $81,920 76% Brooklyn 10,160 1,080 64,840 11% Queens 7,100 520 61,870 8% Bronx 3,800 130 33,540 4% Staten … of more than $2 trillion, was signed into law. Several of its components were particularly helpful to workers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… must be investigated and prosecuted," Ritts said. “This case is no different. The goal to hold people accountable and … very seriously,” Cirencione said. “This is the second case we have investigated this year resulting in the arrest … personal gain. We commend those who came forward on this case and assure our community that we will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… with our prosecutorial, law enforcement and oversight partners to aggressively pursue those who engage in … everyone who worked on this case – our members and all our partners – who have now ensured that the two people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey S. Berman and Philip R. Bartlett, … only, as the sentence will be determined by the court. Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedOpinion 91-12
… the authority of General Municipal Law, §204-a belong to the fire company to be used for the lawful purposes of the fire company. You … General Municipal Law, §204-a authorizes "fire companies" to engage in certain "fund raising activities" (see also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Opinion 94-14
… municipality for whose benefit it was created (see 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 29; 1977 Opns St Comp No. 77-759, unreported; see, e.g., GML, §902-a). … on advice of counsel, as appropriate. October 25, 1994 James W. Griffin, Executive Director City of Hornell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14Homeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District … track on its property. He claimed it would help raise money for the company and replace bingo nights. The company … The Kartway was in operation from 2017 to 2022 and run by Chris Emmons, his family members and others. Proceeds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsOpinion 93-27
… LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (superseding sales tax provisions) SALES TAX -- Use (for reduction of townwide taxes within town … village area) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(8); TAX LAW, §1262(c): When a town and the villages within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Former Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… the former treasurer of the Putnam Engine & Hose Co. No. 2 ("Putnam Engine and Hose"), a unit of the Port Chester … today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul E. Davison. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Nelson S. … duty to the public and to his fellow firefighters. This case illustrates the need for vigilant oversight of anyone in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of … Key Findings While the Board evaluated projects prior to their approval, Board members should improve TCIDA’s efforts to monitor businesses’ job performance and tax exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring