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State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,324 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.2 … Approved Department of Agriculture & Markets $5.2 million for agriculture and farmland protection planning, including … In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1324 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of the City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for … City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari was arrested for abusing his position as a public official by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,361 … and development of recreational trails on State land in the forest preserve. Office of General Services $9.7 … to provide lead remediation at Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City. $2.6 million with Otis Elevator Company to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,693 … contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $9.6 billion and approved nearly 3.1 million payments … subcontractors and prime contractors. Cumulatively through March for calendar year 2019, the Comptroller’s office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion … Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… individuals on Medicaid receiving treatment for opioid use disorder might have received unnecessary or dangerous opioid … methadone, as part of a treatment program for opioid use disorder. Auditors found 33 percent of Medicaid recipients in … Medicaid recipients who are being treated for opioid use disorder: Developing a report that can be used to notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years’ probation, and ordered to pay $58,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine. Cesternino, … Fire Company treasurer for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyOpinion 90-6
… of public facilities after corporate grantor) -- Social Services Districts (acceptance of corporate grant for day care purposes) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and … that public facility be named after donor) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW §§61(2), 131-g, 410; COUNTY LAW, §215(3): A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Opinion 94-17
… The fees, however, may be imposed only upon users of the service (see Opn No. 92-18, supra). In addition, the amounts … must be reasonably related to the cost of providing the service to users of the service (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, … with constitutional equal protection guarantees (see NY Const, art I, §11; Elmwood-Utica Houses v Buffalo Sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Opinion 90-36
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … collecting officer elect to refuse a postdated check, he or she should return it promptly to the person who tendered … tendered as payment of real property taxes by a taxpayer or retain the check for deposit on or after the date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 88-44
… LAW, §§800(3)(c), 802(1)(b): A town board member acquires an interest in the contract between the town and the … to your letter asking whether a town board member who is an employee of an incorporated engineering firm with which … Whether a town board member who is an employee of an incorporated engineering firm with which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44DiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73,725 from the village. “Nancy … Village of Norwood pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73725 from the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Comptroller approved 1,801 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.7 billion and approved more than 1.7 million payments worth more than $12.5 billion. The office rejected 101 contracts and related transactions valued at $93 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryOpinion 94-25
… §217(c)(v): Section 217(c)(v) of the General Municipal Law does not authorize credit to be granted towards a year of … of the volunteer fire company". The service award statute does not define what is meant by "official meetings of [a] … note that the Workers' Compensation Board is authorized to make determinations of claims for benefits under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… accounts, established physical controls and maintained inventory records for information technology (IT) equipment, … physical controls, maintain complete and accurate inventory records for IT equipment or develop an IT … one printer, were not properly recorded in the District’s inventory listing. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… A 55-year-old Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant … convicted of grand larceny. “Bernadette Russell schemed to hide her grandmother’s death in order to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2031
… a Federal Form Version W-4 – 2020 or later and for whom an IRS Lock-in Letter, Lock-in Adjustment Letter, or Lock-in … withhold per pay period. Lock-in Letters are issued by the IRS when they determine that an employee is either not … Letter on file.” “Federal Dependent Amount exceeds the IRS limit. Enter a value less than or equal to “Lock-in Letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2031-changes-federal-tax-data-page-including-new-lock-letter-fieldsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2012
… that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct Deposit … Deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2012-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Comptroller approved 1,484 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved more than 2.1 million payments worth more than $13.6 billion. The office rejected 124 contracts and related transactions valued at $425.3 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… of Corfu. $13.5 million to Nassau County for the Bay Park Wastewater Treatment Plant. Office of General Services - … Young Electric LLC for a natural gas standby generator at National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters in Albany County. … Southern State Parkway in Nassau County. $9 million with National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-september