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Westchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced that Guy Parisi, a Westchester attorney, pled guilty today to a mail fraud … a court-appointed administrator. Parisi entered the plea in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge … Postal Inspection Service, his scheme was exposed and he is now a convicted felon," said State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Optional members are not required to join NYSLRS. However, you must inform employees of their right to membership at the time of their initial employment. … must join NYSLRS. If an optional member chooses to join, membership is not automatic. You must enroll the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipX.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the vendor has with New York State. ( Section 4.A - Vendor Classifications of this Chapter) Open for Ordering – If this box is checked, purchase orders can be created for the vendor. ( … whether the vendor is a local governmental entity in New York State. Customer ID – If this number is displayed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… begins a partnership with NYSLRS that we take pride in. Without your cooperation and assistance, we would not be … members with the benefits they have earned. We rely on you to provide us with key information about your … join NYSLRS. By law, employers must notify new employees in writing of their right to join NYSLRS when they begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleTown of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)
… and Highway Department payroll for the period January 1, 2010 through July 31, 2015. Background The Town of Rochester is located in Ulster County. The Town, which has approximately 7,300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/24/town-rochester-financial-condition-and-highway-department-payroll-2015m-324Opinion 93-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … expenses of the members of the board of commissioners of a recreation district in commuting from their residences to … not be reimbursed as actual and necessary expenses. This is in response to your letter asking whether commissioners of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, persons sentenced for DWI on or after August 15, 2010 must install an Ignition … 15, 2010 through December 31, 2014, the courts ordered the installation of 2,166 IIDs for offenders under Probation’s … only 111 IIDs (5 percent) were actually installed, and the installation rate is on the decline. Probation’s oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Ballston Spa Central School District , Dover Union Free … their dependents are still eligible for coverage. Relying on third parties or communications from retirees who are eligible for Medicare reimbursements to notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… State Common Retirement Fund has proven once again to be a leader in transparency, ethics and performance,” DiNapoli said. “I’m … look to act on Kroll’s recommendations and ensure the Fund is well positioned for the years ahead to protect the pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… is the norm in overseas apparel production. The 2014 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh is the most … with Ralph Lauren. The same year, in the wake of the Rana Plaza collapse, DiNapoli traveled to Bangladesh as part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyCortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… November 2013 the Treasurer had not recorded the monthly lottery transactions since February 2013. The board did not … Implement mitigating controls over the Treasurer’s and Lottery Account Clerk’s financial activities, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3Village of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… September 30, 2014. Background The Village of Sag Harbor is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Village is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Town of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… through December 24, 2013. Background The Town of Harmony is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by an elected … month, as required. Ensure that all money is deposited in a timely manner, as required. Prepare a monthly … the Courts financial operations for the period January 1 2012 through December 24 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and Social Security Law Section 78-A (g) does not permit a non-spouse option beneficiary to receive a COLA … the ex-spouse is entitled to receive a continuing pension payment option benefit as a beneficiary, and even if COLA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS’ retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement benefits. However, NYSLRS does not decide if a … in a matrimonial action. Whether a member’s disability retirement benefit is subject to equitable distribution is an … ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders Disability Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementProcurement Practices
… assurance that funds are spent appropriately, are in the best interest of the State, and adequately safeguard … About the Program The University at Buffalo (Buffalo) is one of the largest institutions within the State … are business related and goods or services are obtained at a reasonable price. Improve the awarding and monitoring of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… for all five years of the plan period will be balanced on a recurring basis, a remarkable achievement given the dire … picture, allowing for budget balance even amid weakness in real estate transaction taxes, a concern my office raised … in New York City and the region’s economic recovery. “It is now up to the MTA to execute on the initiatives necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-financesSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Special Needs (Center) met its responsibility to operate a hotline, establish a database of reported allegations and a … reportable incidents involving persons receiving services in State facilities or provider agencies. The Center … Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR). The database is the Center’s electronic case file and reporting system and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsOpinion 90-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants … contractor) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102; 3-301(2); 4-408(a): (1) In the absence of express statutory authorization, … of occupancy in excess of $50,000 per year. It is unclear, however, whether the corporation remits all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53