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State Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… Albany resident Joseph F. Grossmann, 68, pled guilty to Bank Larceny, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, § 2113(b), and … the New York State & Local Retirement System. Magistrate Judge Paige J. Gossett presided at the hearing. "Mr. …
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)
… records agrees with the bail on deposit in the bail bank account. Key Recommendations Establish policies and … Determine how much of the bail money in the combined bank account is not attributable to current pending cases, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Opinion 91-40
… employee's first 30 calendar days of ordered military duty do not include at least 22 working days, the employee is … employee's first 30 calendar days of ordered military duty do not include at least 22 working days, the employee is … to use their days off for military duty if the regulations do not conflict with section 242 and do not have the effect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40DiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… Bayard embezzled more than $1.4 million from the estate's bank account. From June 2011 to June 2012, Bayard wrote …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of New … file a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us ; or mail a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heState 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
… clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than … residents to systematically steal over a million dollars from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my … and she now faces the consequences of her actions. I thank our law enforcement partners for their commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceOpinion 90-55
… discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Disability Benefits (termination of police department) … firefighter under section 207-a vest at the moment of disability and may not thereafter be divested by other than … municipalities to apply for an accidental disability retirement, a retirement for disability incurred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55Opinion 90-24
… However, the finance board of any municipality, school district or district corporation may, by resolution, delegate … and duties to the chief fiscal officer or, in the case of school districts, to the clerk of the school board, in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… coercion to make someone engage in commercial sex or other forms of forced labor. OTDA’s Response to Human Trafficking …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty pleas … Also assisting in the investigation are Supervising Auditor Edward J. Keegan, Associate Auditor Matthew Croghan, … Assistant Attorney General Milton Yu and Investigative Analyst II Paul Strocko of the Criminal Enforcement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingOpinion 88-31
… (refund of 2% cash bail fee) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is not required to refund the fee … Section 99-m of the General Municipal Law provides that: "When, pursuant to the provisions of title P of the criminal … liability (see NY Legis Ann., 1986, p 128). Section 99-m does not define the word "case", but CPL, §1.20(16) defines a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $88,821.40, … of those who put their trust in her.” Colucci served as Beekman’s tax collector for two years ending in August 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a population of … month received. Ensure that the collection of all moneys is promptly receipted, entered into the Court’s records, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid … by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… the New York City Human Resources Administration's (HRA) public assistance benefit eligibility assessment process … programs) administered by counties and local governments. HRA is responsible for administering these public programs in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processAutomatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Orders place no restrictions or limitations on NYSLRS and cannot be used to restrain NYSLRS and its personnel from performing any statutory duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersAdministrative Hearings
… an Acknowledgement Letter and Scheduling Information Form within 30 days after NYSLRS receives your hearing request. The scheduling information form must be returned to the Hearing Administration staff by the due date on the form — which is 45 days from the date of the acknowledgement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… that nobody is above the law – a principle that has guided my office in aggressively prosecuting over 50 individuals in corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a … can rest assured that auditors and investigators from my office will continue to partner with Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… Mosesman, 71, and Elsie Mosesman, 72, have been sentenced to five years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution … after previously pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole … of $625,000 and forfeit assets of $175,000. "Diverting money meant to aid children with specials needs is simply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needs