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DiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, obstruction of the grand jury, and … stole $5.7 million from the Mahopac VFD and community to buy yachts, jewels, and a Florida home while he was VFD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementOpinion 90-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … officer of the fire department, or if the fire department does not have a treasurer or other fiscal officer, to the … tax moneys is required, in turn, to distribute the amount received to the fire companies constituting the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-20Opinion 90-48
… the award of a contract by a school district to a bus company for transportation of students. You state that the bus company has an office and outdoor parking facility near … These residents allege, among other things, that the bus company has violated certain local enactments concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Opinion 2008-3
… is no longer needed for capital purposes ( see Town of Evans v Catalino , 103 Misc 2d 261, 425 NYS2d 918, mod on … [authorizing the City of New York to adopt local laws to grant cash rebates of real property taxes under certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Opinion 89-8
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of … by school district in Adirondack Park) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of … STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for establishment of repair reserve fund by school district in Adirondack Park) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8Opinion 95-30
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §11; EDUCATION LAW, §§226, 255; ESTATES, POWERS AND TRUSTS LAW, §§11-2.2 and 11-2.3: Moneys … trust are subject to the "prudent investor" provisions of Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, §§11-2.2 and 11-2.3. Prior … be governed by the "prudent investor" provisions of the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL, §§11-2.2, 11-2.3). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Opinion 93-13
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to charge-back to municipalities within … road patrols on a part-county basis) LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (authority of county to charge-back to … area. You ask whether a county containing several towns and one city may charge-back to the individual towns within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-13Opinion 95-17
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … consideration) TOWN LAW, §§198, 202, 202-a; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A town board is without authority to … districts and town functions; 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 206; 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 121). As to whether the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 93-9
… moneys, or any interest earned thereon, to provide college scholarships to disabled or indigent volunteer firefighters and their families. The scholarships must be available to all firefighters for whose … earned thereon, for the purpose of providing college scholarships to high school seniors whose parents are members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9Opinion 93-5
… requirement - to give the public an opportunity to express their views and make inquiry regarding budgetary … afforded the public an opportunity, on proper notice, to express its views on the budget prior to its final adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Open Educational Resources
… determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is using Open Educational Resources (OER) funds to establish, sustain, … CUNY reported that the cost of books and supplies is often a barrier to academic success. OER are any teaching, … To determine whether the City University of New York CUNY is using Open Educational Resources OER funds to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign in the 2024 calendar year and explain … through the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), allow for continuous giving. This is an effort to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignCollege Readiness
… and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019. About the Program According to the … occupations require education beyond a high school diploma – a college degree or advanced certificate … However, nearly half of all students who do complete high school and go to college require remedial courses and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… departure time at each of its assessed (terminal or en route) time points. Schedulers at both Transit and MTA Bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2383
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign and explain SEFA Continuous Giving … the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), allows for continuous giving. This is an effort to promote … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2383-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignSUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… all nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors must pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee, which funds SEVP and SEVIS. As part of a negotiated … the agency must process a Hire transaction, either online or through the Automated Interface process, appointing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… New Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company , Franklin County , Newfield Fire Company , Town of Southold and the Union Center Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company Franklin County Newfield Fire Company Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Career Plan
… between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your beneficiary will be … of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your beneficiary will … would receive a benefit equal to two years of your salary; and if you die after three or more years of service, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsOrdinary Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… 1997, only the performance of duty and the En-Con police disability benefits are available. Eligibility If you are … of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If approved, this … made. If you are 60 or older at the effective date of your disability retirement your ordinary disability benefit would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/ordinary-disability