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Automatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… to Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(2) are binding on the parties to the matrimonial action. Automatic Orders are court orders … parties in a divorce case from making transactions such as transferring assets, terminating insurance coverage, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… Duane Royal pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing VFA gas for his private process-serving business, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Stealing gas for yourself is a crime, no matter the amount,” DiNapoli … Duane Royal pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing VFA gas for his private processserving business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice was … Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 2010-1
… Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND … park trust moneys to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) VILLAGE LAW § 7-730 (4): If a village purchases a parcel of property, a portion of which is to be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND … park trust moneys to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) VILLAGE LAW § 7-730 (4): If a village purchases a parcel of property, a portion of which is to be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… regarding the safety and well-being of a child, such as details of the child’s service plan and the family’s … the Local District provided the courts with all critical case information, which the courts rely on to make decisions … purposes, as well as the reliability of direct placement case tracking. For example, we found discrepancies between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that William … pay $3 million in restitution to Met Council. The Attorney General’s investigation revealed that Rapfogel and his … neediest New Yorkers will be prosecuted,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New York has the greatest nonprofit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… announced that David Cohen, former executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has … has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met Council. The joint investigation revealed that Cohen, together with … other co-conspirators, stole approximately $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization as part of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett today announced the indictment of former Tremont Crotona Day Care Center Program Director Anna Mendez on one count of grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
The state Department of Health DOH needs to improve its monitoring of New Yorks Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local level to ensure children with elevated blood lead levels are receiving required services according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… candidate Albert Alvarez pleaded guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in the Supreme Court of New York … Investigator Mike Leahy and Deputy Chief Investigator John McManus. Legal Support Analyst Rachel Demma of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a false statement before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary … Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Such actions have a real and negative impact on our system of government, and … Jeffrey Coffman. Former Assistant United States Attorney John Duncan also worked on the prosecution. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 94-3
… of town special districts upon petition and, in the case of the establishment or extension of special districts … the street, highway, private road or right-of-way. In the case of an improvement to a private road, the town must … as a public highway (Town Law, §200[14]). Section 200 details a number of procedural requirements, including: the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… District teachers Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray must pay the United States $31,872.90 to resolve allegations that … teachers staffed the Twilight Program and received extra pay for teaching classes to Twilight Program participants. … As part of the settlement agreements, Cecile will pay $20,754.15. Murray will pay $11,118.75. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… The State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing … service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting … full response is included in the audit. Report Office of Children and Families Services Oversight of Adult Protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… in, taking thousands of dollars that were meant to keep snowmobile trails and the community safe. We have zero … funding from New York state and Fulton County to maintain snowmobile trails in the Adirondacks. Daley was the … to support his personal expenses as well as to purchase a snowmobile for his own use. Daley pleaded guilty to petit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the arrest of Latrenda Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased sister’s retirement checks. Dixon, 52, of the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in … District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the arrest of Latrenda Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… and any other labor violations that arise during the course of an investigation. DOL can require employers found … for 23 of 150 investigations we reviewed, there was no final report in WPM, although it was required. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followDiNapoli: Former Esperance Fire Chief Charged With Stealing $10,000
… consequences. I commend our members and the Comptroller’s Office for their partnership to ensure that justice will be fully served.” As fire chief, Deffer had signatory authority and access to the Village of Esperance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-esperance-fire-chief-charged-stealing-10000