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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire … in the First Degree (an E felony) in full satisfaction of the indictment. "Ms. Cesternino stole fire company funds … "We will continue working to protect the funds of volunteer fire companies, so that in turn, firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyOpinion 90-36
… of real property taxes by a taxpayer or retain the check for deposit on or after the date indicated on the check. The … agreed "that the same were not immediately to be presented for payment" (18 Hun, at 260) and the agent wrote in pencil … on the checks when they were severally to be presented for payment. In concluding that the action of the receiver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 90-6
… authorized to apply for and accept private gifts of money, property and services for any purpose provided for by the … governing boards to accept gifts of real and personal property for lawful county purposes). With respect to whether … duties vested in it by the legislature ( Atlantic Beach Property Owner's Association v Town of North Hempstead , 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Opinion 94-17
… Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][9-a]; see 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-18, p 3; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-2, p 3; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-88, p 135; 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79- 307, p 52). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Opinion 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] … meeting of [a] volunteer fire company" because the meeting does not include the entire membership of the company (cf. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,232 contracts for state … at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Office of Court Administration $17.8 million with 140-150 Grand … LLC for a strategic digital marketing partner. Office of General Services $61 million with Accenture LLP for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,072 contracts for state agencies … for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at … to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,487 contracts … a transformer and circuit breakers at University at Buffalo. $2.1 million with Murnane Building Contractors for … response, including cleaning supplies and materials, as well as desktop computers. Department of Civil Service $288.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneCredit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… designated employees to use a credit card issued in the name of the local government or school district to pay for certain travel and conference expenses. This can be accomplished by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cardsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… as a backdoor source of revenue for its budget. Drawing on such non-recurring resources makes it easier to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… of Environmental Conservation $12.8 million with U.S. Department of Geological Survey for several groundwater … at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center in New York County. $4.5 million with Structural Preservation Systems LLC to provide concrete repairs at the Empire State Plaza in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her … employee, was charged with offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree, computer trespass and official … … Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… of the Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73,725 from the village. … village and she resigned from her position shortly after in June 2022. Berger was appointed Clerk/Treasurer in January 2017. She pleaded guilty before Judge Gregory P. …
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
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … remediation at the former Batavia Iron and Metal Co. site in Genesee County. Office of General Services - Design & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Psychiatric Center in Rockland County. Department of Health $137.3 million with Execusearch Holdings LLC for the … to Beacon Health Options Inc. for benefit services for the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Program for the Empire Plan. … million for the Excluded Workers Fund program. Office of Mental Health $1.2 million to support the COVID-19 pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 2012
… ends. AC-230s AC-230s submitted to reverse the overpayment in PayServ will continue to be received and audited by OSC. … AC-230s will not be processed to reverse the paycheck in PayServ until the corresponding direct deposit reversal … out period, ensure the employee’s Direct Deposit Table in PayServ is updated immediately. Agencies must continue to …
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 August
… Telco Construction Inc. for renovation of Building 50 at Buffalo State College. $2.6 million with Michael Anthony … due to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New … millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … with Bloomingdale Road Investors LLC to lease office space in Westchester County. $4.8 million with Dicaralli Corp. to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… services for the Empire, Excelsior and Student Employee Health plans. $25.2 million to Beacon Health Options Inc. for benefit services for the Mental … of Labor $5.5 billion for payments under the Unemployment Insurance, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-february