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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial or capital plan. Chautauqua County – Court and Trust The records maintained by the director of finance were generally up-to-date and complete. Auditors found the director of finance … adequate procedures, maintained appropriate records and properly reported the condition of court and trust funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairOpinion 88-53
… for working vacations from calculation of final average salary) RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, … is not includable in the calculation of one year final average salary. You ask whether compensation paid to police … is includable in the calculation of one year final average salary under section 302(9)(d) of the Retirement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… of insufficient guardianship, as well as inadequate food, clothing, and shelter. We are concerned by OCFS’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-230
… between the Unified Court System of the State of New York: 2011-2017 Civil Service Employees Association … County Court Employees Association (F8) Provide for a uniform and equipment allowance or maintenance allowance to … between the UCS and Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9 and DR, a uniform and equipment allowance or maintenance allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-230-june-2016-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-217
… Affected Employees Employees of the NYS Unified Court System (UCS) in Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9, DR, F8, … of 2014 and the following Agreements between the Unified Court System of the State of New York: 2011-2016 Civil … Association (CSEA) 2011-2016 Ninth Judicial District Court Employees Association (G9) 2011-2016 Suffolk County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-217-june-2015-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-241
… automatic processing of the June 2017 Uniform Allowance and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments and provide instructions for payments not processed … (UCS) in Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9, DR, F8, G9, 86 and 87 who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-241-june-2017-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … to take advantage of a vulnerable pensioner, placing them in unlivable conditions. There was no regard for the victim’s … Office, and Schodack Police Department for their work in ending this deceit.” The victim, an 86-year-old New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerOpinion 90-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of public officials is Stetler v McFarlane , 230 NY 400, in which the Court of Appeals construed, inter alia , … may be lawfully committed to him by the board ..." (230 NY at409). The plaintiffs, aggrieved taxpayers challenging as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 89-49
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or … executor) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: In a proceeding for the appointment of an administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … retired from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his … A 37yearold Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… any case involving public corruption and those who take advantage of their position at the expense of the community. I applaud the work of the State Police members assigned to … and also paid himself for nearly 150 hours at the Squad when he had also claimed to be working for the County. Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-130
… Unit SA, represented by the Citywide Association of Law Assistants of the Civil, Criminal and Family Courts Employees in Bargaining Unit SK, represented by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-130-new-deduction-code-539-allstate-life-new-yorkUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-79
… and for Deduction Code 399 to Mutual Omaha Companion Life. The current narrative description is Disability Insurance Suffolk County for Deduction Code 353 and Companion Life Insurance Suffolk County for Deduction Code 399 . OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-79-change-attributes-and-narrative-descriptions-mutual-omahaOpinion 90-40
… to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not … court stated that: The underscored portion ... was added by Chapter 280 of the Laws of 1947. In view of that amendment … Comp, 1958, p 210; 21 Opns St Comp, 1965, p 486; 1969 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 124). October 16, 1990 Helen N. Petruccione, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40DiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… DiNapoli, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey S. Berman and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS") announced … DiNapoli United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S Berman and Philip R Bartlett …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedOpinion 2006-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Leave Time Generally (authority to provide leave of absence to elected official) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and … Whether a town supervisor may be granted a leave of absence by the town board pursuant to section 92 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 94-30
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for publication] COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (amount of index fees … the CPLR required a county clerk to collect a fee of $100 for the assignment of an index number to an action pending in … omnibus revenue bill enacted to balance the State budget for fiscal year 1990-91 and increased general fund revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30Opinion 91-21
… estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and commissions); (fees and commissions - right of county chief fiscal officer to remit … county chief fiscal officer is entitled to retain fees and commissions received in his or her capacity as administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21