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Opinion 94-3
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … and Control to the Governor re: L 1963, ch 706). Further, any private road improved under section 200 must be … e.g., Town Law, §§191, 193, 209-d, 209- e[3]), section 200 does not contain a requirement for approval by the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Opinion 99-7
… other than an illegal purpose or a purpose contrary to public policy, which the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the benefit of the fire department or company. This is in response to your letter asking whether foreign fire insurance tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne Powell, by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public … The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of … The men were charged in the indictment with a scheme to rig the bidding process for a number of multi-million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… (seller), unless the grantor is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the grantee (buyer) must pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was elected treasurer of the PFD in 2013. … money to support 211 Medical and N.A.S., to make payments on his home mortgage loan and to pay personal expenses, … of defense," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "My office will continue to work with law enforcement across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… to expose corruption and recover pension funds.” This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of … and the New York State and Local Retirement System. The case was handled by Assistant Attorney General Christopher Baynes of the Public Integrity Bureau. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… years of membership, we use the annual wage provided to us by your employer (on your membership application) to … you actually earned in the last completed State fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). Part-time employee contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… in the First Degree. "Volunteer fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … and auditors exposed her wrongdoing and brought her to justice under my Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman." "It is reprehensible to steal from a local fire company," said Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… J. Hayes said: "My office will prosecute this case and any others like it to the full extent of the law. It's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Levy and Surendra Kumar were entrusted with money meant to enrich the lives of students with disabilities; instead, … on lavish gifts for themselves,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Rocah they will now … for their exhaustive investigation and bringing this case to our Office.” The defendants, Oliver Levy, 55, of Stony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced. … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. … concealed her stepfather’s death and forged his name in order to steal benefits from the pension fund,” DiNapoli … pension went to her designated beneficiary, which was her husband, who was Burrows’ stepfather. When he died the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… in government. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… today. The two defendants, Deborah Brink, 63, and Sheila Moseley, 58, are charged with grand larceny. “Deborah Brink and Sheila Moseley allegedly schemed to exploit Brink’s mother’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former … as treasurer, and took advantage of these positions to mislead and betray his department and community,” DiNapoli said. “Storrs allegedly stole funds meant to support the department and used them for his own personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 92-28
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … otherwise authorized, may be voted for library purposes by any authority named in section two hundred fifty-five of this … Erie County , 171 AD2d 369, 527 NYS2d 993. Section 259(1) does not prescribe a specific date on or before which library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender and arrest … The money he stole included portions of the so-called "2 Percent Money" paid annually to the Fire Department by New … immediately instructed the our Police Department Detective Division to initiate an investigation into the allegations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… with disabilities, has been sentenced to six months in prison and probation after repaying $650,000 in … Island Child Development Center (ICDC) was a private not-for-profit company that was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in … Queens. The now defunct center primarily provided services for pre-school children of the Orthodox Jewish communities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… Office for the Northern District of New York. “New Yorkers have every right to expect their public officials to act with … trust in our elected officials. The FBI is proud to have worked this investigation jointly with the United States … York State Election Law. Wormuth also agreed to contribute any remaining funds of that campaign committee to a charity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealing