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DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… totaling $8,600 meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … and Sheila Moseley allegedly schemed to exploit Brink’s mother’s death to line their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “My … in bringing these individuals to justice.” Brink’s mother worked for the Hudson River Psychiatric Center and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerOpinion 94-2
… excluding any such owner, operator or chauffeur from the free use of such public highways ... and no ordinance, rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Harmony , Village of Hillburn , Village of Liberty , Mount Vernon IDA , Town of Villenova and the … are properly performed and reviewed. Village of Liberty – Budget Review (Sullivan County) The significant … Library Town of Harmony Village of Hillburn Village of Liberty Mount Vernon IDA Town of Villenova and the Westmere …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… The defendant’s father worked for the Nassau County Bridge Authority for 29 years before retiring in 1996. He … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherOpinion 90-15
… town offices; also see Public Officers Law, §9, which does not authorize the creation of deputy positions, but does … of office, [and] compensation ... of its officers and employees". Pursuant to this provision, we believe that a … 27 and compensate certain officers on a per diem or hourly basis (see 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-856, p 192; see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… targeting investments supporting infrastructure, including electric power, solar, and water systems though investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her … with the investigators of the New York State Police in their joint investigation of this matter. “The alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Opinion 88-53
… the court relied on Hohensee v Regan , 138 AD2d 812, 525 NYS2d 733 mot for lv to app denied 72 NY2d 807. In … inflate their final average salaries." (138 AD2d at 813-4, 525 NYS2d at 734; citations omitted) The court distinguished … and thus extraordinary ...." (138 AD2d at 814, 525 NYS2d at 734-5) Further, the court rejected the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Opinion 88-64
… COOPERATION -- Insurance (joint agreement between municipality and public housing authority to provide employee … NYS2d 814; Borek v Golder , 190 Misc 366, 74 NYS2d 675; also see, e.g., Public Housing Law, §413). Inasmuch as no … common in the public sector, such as health insurance. We also believe that a municipal housing authority may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 95-19
… see also Local Finance Law, §10.00[a]). It is a general rule of statutory construction that, absent a showing of … Hurd v City of Buffalo , 41 AD2d 402, 343 NYS2d 950, affd 34 NY2d 628, 355 NYS2d 369; see also Bugeja v City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Alabama , Caledonia Fire Department , Caledonia Joint … , Cayuga County Community College , Dutchess County , Town of Marcellus and the Uniondale Fire District . “In … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (Genesee County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … as part of the plea. “Deanna Hansen callously exploited her father’s death to steal from the state retirement … and respecting the intended purpose, the defendant assumed her deceased father’s identity for personal gain,” Soares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.4 billion for … be used to narrow the gaps. DiNapoli’s report notes that New York City’s financial plan does not reflect the full … Read the Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York , or go to: … New York City is projecting a surplus of $34 billion for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as … his guidance. He always offered wise counsel and advice. Al will be missed. … When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… a message that New York is a place to visit and open for business, it should have clear objectives and show the public … discretion, which ESDC allocated to promoting Start-Up NY, tourism, Taste NY and Masterbrand. As required by law, … benefits. Instead officials stressed that the primary expectation for the contract was to improve perception of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint … announced the arrest of Tammy Miele former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads for allegedly stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… “The Governor has done the right thing. New York is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the … The Governor has done the right thing New York is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing impact of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignationDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his personal business as a process server. He was … that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck for $3,000 without informing his colleagues. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftXI-A.8 Payment Tolerances – XI-A. Purchasing
… order when there is a minimal difference between the (i) invoice/voucher unit price per line item and the PO unit … per line item; or (ii) the total line item cost of the invoice/voucher and the total line item cost of the PO. By … staff included a lower price on the PO in error and the invoice includes the correct price. When a vendor submits an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a8-payment-tolerancesXII.6 Unique Payment Situations – XII. Expenditures
… how to process certain payment situations where the type of vendor or type of payment differs from the normal policies and processes required by the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6-unique-payment-situations