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Annual letter to Court Funds
The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) reminds you to check for monies held by your company that may be considered abandoned property
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-courts-letter.pdfNew York State School Safety: A Statewide and Regional Review
A statewide and regional review of the information reported by New York State’s public school districts on violent and disruptive incidents and expenditures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-school-safety-statewide-regional-review.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… 57, a resident of Englewood, N.J., with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over … where she entered a plea of not guilty. The charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of the City's … actions." Comptroller Thomas P. Dinapoli, said, "Pocketing millions of dollars in money intended to aid children with … 53, of Woodmere, and Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn - have pleaded guilty to various charges for their involvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Development District (BDD) and deposited $10 million in public funds to the bank. The BDD program, administered by … the establishment of bank and credit union branches in areas across New York State where there is a demonstrated … designated Red Hook BDD. To encourage participation in the BDD program, the State Comptroller’s office makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme. "These defendants allegedly took advantage … of people who entrusted their financial futures to them in order to steal millions to fund other business enterprises … Drucker, Esq. represents Brody. The charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… of Charles Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by … actions of contractors.” Angelillo pled guilty to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class E felony as part of a plea …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… law. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacyOpinion 92-54
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions … LAW, §60.10: A prospective appointee to fill a vacancy in the office of town supervisor who is an officer and stockholder of a bank would have a prohibited interest in the designation of the bank as a town depository, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 92-33
… services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services which fall within … to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation Law, §10.33). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by State Comptroller … Previous reports focused on poverty and food insecurity. “For too many New Yorkers, finding and keeping an adequate and … 2.9 million households paying 30% or more of their income for housing. This constituted 38.9% of households, the 3 rd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestOther Bulletin No. 68.1
… who require an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 at SCF meeting the eligibility … Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), eligible employees in CSEA BU97 are eligible for a one-time lump sum Signing … subject to across-the-board increases but must be included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The Signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-681-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil-serviceOther Bulletin No. 68
… who require an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 at SCF meeting the eligibility … Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), eligible employees in CSEA BU97 are eligible for a one-time lump sum Signing … subject to across-the-board increases but must be included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The Signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-68-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil-serviceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… Cook routinely accessed the pension funds deposited into a joint account he had held with his mother and liquidated … benefits in that time period. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity partnership … and until proven guilty. If convicted, the defendant faces up to fifteen years in state prison. Comptroller DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kOpinion 91-29
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Opinion 91-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Contracts (to … cost of such a contract would be financed by the county in the same manner as other operation and maintenance costs incurred by the district. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the authority of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and commissions); (fees and … (see, e.g., People ex rel. Conine v Steuben County , 183 NY 114, applying the prohibition to a county treasurer). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 90-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (payment out of money paid into court) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother … Steven G. James said, “The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens, using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000