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Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police … thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using … The former treasurer in the village of Riverside located in Steuben County stole more than $80000 in taxpayer funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kOpinion 97-7
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court and trust moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Sandy Creek Central School District – Reserve Management (2023M-43)
… to the retirement contribution reserve without Board authorization. Although the Business Administrator developed … Ensure the EBALR is only used for allowable expenditures. Transfer funds improperly maintained in the debt service fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/sandy-creek-central-school-district-reserve-management-2023m-43DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… that Kory O’Hara, 45, formerly the Town Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection … with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by New York … Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsOpinion 93-15
… Town Law, §123 provides that, on or before January 20, each town officer or employee who has received or disbursed any moneys in the previous fiscal year "shall account with the town board for such moneys and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… of settlement dollars, much of which may flow through public authorities, and no public reporting is required for … initiatives, to rigorous benefit-cost review and high standards of transparency and accountability; Relies on … DiNapoli’s report notes that major policy changes in education and other areas were introduced only hours before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingBusiness Partners
… a NYSLRS hearing proceeding, or if you are an independent medical examiner, you may be considered a business partner. … to every hearing applicant at no cost. Independent Medical Examiners An independent medical examiner (IME) is a physician who has not been … who takes part in a NYSLRS hearing or an independent medical examiner you may be a business partner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersCity of Little Falls – Budget Review (B25-3-9)
… the time the deficit bonds or notes are issued. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10(d) requires the City to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year … 30 days before the date scheduled for the Council’s vote on the adoption of the final budget, or the last date on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/20/city-little-falls-budget-review-b25-3-9NYSLRS Members – Register for Retirement Online
new york state and local retirement system, nyslrs, employees retirement system, ers, police and fire retirement system, pfrs, members, Retirement Online, account, register, sign up
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/members/pdf/register-for-retirement-online.pdfReal Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… that year, but not more than 1.5% of that limit. (Starts in second year of limit.) Coming Fiscal Year (CFY) - The … local law (by a 60 percent vote of the governing body, or in the case of school districts, 60 percent popular vote) … taxes more than the allowable levy growth factor. Payments in Lieu of Taxation (PILOTs) - Often used by tax-exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossaryLiberty Central School District – Financial Operations (2016M-25)
… approximately $42.9 million. Key Findings The unemployment insurance and retirement contribution reserves were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/liberty-central-school-district-financial-operations-2016m-25Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
Determine whether the Freeport Union Free School Districts District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49State Agencies Bulletin No. 1961
… (401(k) or 403(b)) in the current tax year. Nearly all State of New York government positions, including part-time, … for retirement system membership. Therefore, most State of New York employees are considered covered and will … receiving benefits from a retirement system of the State of New York, as a result of previous state, city, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1961-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2021Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Budgeting (2016M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s … The Oakfield-Alabama Central School District is located in the Towns of Oakfield, Alabama, Batavia, Pembroke and Elba in Genesee County and the Town of Barre in Orleans County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-budgeting-2016m-172City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… and could be overestimated. Appropriations for overtime, health insurance, retirement, contingencies, separation payments, … if revenues fall short of estimates. Monitor overtime, health insurance and employee separations closely throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office of the State Comptroller to administer NY ABLE. DiNapoli's office … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dutchess County Executive … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, these individuals will now … County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… along these routes, only Buffalo is designated as a “High Threat Urban Area” where federal regulation requires trains … if adequate resources are available to respond to high-risk spills; Require that railroad safety plans called …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… The request must include enough information to enable a search. Include your name or other available identifier; and, … After Your Request is Received The Privacy Officer will search for the information and either provide access to or … shall be no fee charged for (1) inspection of records; (2) search for records; or (3) record certification (see 2 NYCRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-law