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Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… department treasurer, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a crime of Public Corruption, a class … the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Munson, 64, appeared in Westchester County Court Wednesday before Judge Michael … Martinelli. At the time of his plea, he also paid $124,383 in restitution, added to the $25,000 he paid upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… women seeking assistance. Some outreach workers spent more time in the office than reaching out and filed inaccurate and … auditors found that BRC was only doing a fraction of the work it is required to do under its contract. The MTA … but they contain inaccuracies and are incomplete. For example: Auditors saw two Grand Central outreach workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… findings to the State Education Department for recovery of this money.” Gingerbread is a not-for-profit organization … focused on fiscal year 2012-13 but when a pattern of inappropriate expenses was uncovered, it was expanded to … related to a maintenance supervisor who had no evidence of a time record; and $2,777 in insurance expenses related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Company President Lawrence Amacher Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company’s bell jar collection for his personal use, and falsifying records to hide his … the fire company’s games of chance, used to raise money for the company to aid their protection of the community. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… today announced the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money … today announced the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years … working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, was sentenced by Steuben County Court Judge … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, … the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is not properly managing the City Fighting Homelessness and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… including soliciting contractors. In some instances, temporary solutions are put in place if a project is not … for installing equipment, such as cameras, for small or temporary projects. As of May 2022, Transit had 1,075 closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. These systems are used to observe incidents, deter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
Local government sales tax collections totaled $583 billion in the second calendar quarter AprilJune of 2024 an increase of 22 or $127 million compared to the same quarter last year according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterOpinion 91-35
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE … The permanent full-time head of the police department who is not a member of a negotiating unit is entitled to a salary … St Comp No. 86-23, p 39; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-20, p 26). It is clear from the statutory language cited above that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Opinion 89-25
… needs of the surrounding town and the use of moneys held in reserve funds established by the village to finance such … needs of the surrounding town and the use of moneys held in reserve funds established by the village to finance such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… difficult times may lie ahead, depending on the effects of what happens in Washington." The November update to the … fiscal years 2018 through 2021 projects budget gaps of $3.2 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, $2.3 billion in FY … than those projected in June, reflecting the impact of a citywide savings program and better-than-expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 92-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures … and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, … Municipal Law, §104-b. The town board may not, however, in these policies and procedures supersede any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 92-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … discussed in the opinion. FIRE CHIEF -- Powers and Duties (continuation of service until new chief appointed) -- Vacancy … ( In re Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, gen., 4 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 93-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding indebtedness" as used in General Municipal Law, §109-b(6)(c) includes only … which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … the second degree. He was ordered to pay full restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… crisis. The books for the 2013 fiscal year were not closed as of June 2014. However, the general ledger cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… standards of transparency and accountability; Relies on $300 million in transfers and miscellaneous receipts from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingBedford Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursement (2025M-43)
… Board of Education (Board) that is responsible for the oversight and general management of financial and … speech and occupational therapy provided to 658 students with IEPs, 110 of which received services eligible for … State aid payment. Audit Summary According to a District official, the District has never filed claims for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/22/bedford-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursement-2025m-43