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Opinion 91-40
… MILITARY LAW, §242(5): (1) A municipal officer or employee is entitled to compensation for time spent on ordered … duty do not include at least 22 working days, the employee is entitled to paid leave while on ordered military duty … duty include more than 22 working days, the employee is entitled to compensation for all those working days, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… F. Grossmann, 68, pled guilty to Bank Larceny, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one year of home confinement. Grossmann was also ordered to pay … F Grossmann 68 pled guilty to Bank Larceny a violation of Title 18 United States Code 2113b and was sentenced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentVillage of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … June 1, 2010, to October 31, 2011. Background The Village of Scotia is located in the Town of Glenville in Schenectady … Village of Scotia Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Chautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered the gap during an … with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… had a fiduciary duty to the estate and to the decedent's son, the sole beneficiary of his father's will. New York law … the value of the estate's assets. In 2009, the decedent's son retained an attorney and filed a motion in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … order to provide accountability by public servants and to help ensure that no prohibited conflicts exist between the … is a serious crime,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “My office’s partnership with the Comptroller is designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heOpinion 90-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … whether a village which abolishes its police department is still required to pay a police officer injured in the line … opinion, we concluded that the rights of a firefighter who is employed in a village fire department which is terminated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55Opinion 90-24
… the board's power to hire bond counsel. 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 is hereby superseded. You have asked whether 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 still represents the views of this … by a municipal governing board (see, e.g., 1986 Opns St Comp 86-31, p 52). We have also recognized, however, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
A longtime clerktreasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $11 million in village funds over the course of at least 19 years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) can take steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Survivors of human trafficking face physical, emotional and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… announced the guilty pleas of William Rapfogel, former executive director and chief executive officer of the … Poverty (Met Council), and David Cohen, also a former executive director of the council. Rapfogel and Cohen both … announced the guilty pleas of William Rapfogel former executive director and chief executive officer of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingOpinion 88-31
… bail fee) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is not required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m … Municipal Law, where the defendant in a criminal action is convicted of a lesser included or different offense than … originally charged. You ask whether a county treasurer is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Administrative Hearings
… (Return to Top) Medical Cases NYSLRS will provide the medical records underlying the Retirement System’s … records by the due date. NYSLRS may send any additional medical records to NYSLRS' examining doctor(s) for a … Administration Bureau procedures on adjournments accepting medical records and waiving an appearance at a hearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… policies and procedures, and whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing … oversees the State's public assistance programs (i.e., temporary cash assistance, health insurance and emergency … by counties and local governments. HRA is responsible for administering these public programs in New York City. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… service, and time served. Colucci served 209 days in jail, paid restitution in full and completed her community service. “Public … the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson … would like to also extend our thanks to the New York State Police and the Office of the State Comptroller for all of … village of Alexandria Bay, stole cash paid for transfer station, arena and clerk fees, among others, before she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a … Town of Prattsville Justice Court 2012M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively administering its Supportive Housing Contract … through the end of our fieldwork. Background OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. One of OMH’s major programs is known as “supportive housing,” which combines affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health