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DiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… pleaded guilty in Oneida County Court before Judge Michael L. Dwyer and is to be sentenced on April 19. LaPolla’s next … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced longtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… vendors in our sample included five purchases made under a State or County contract, and five vendors in which the … in our sample. Further, when purchases were made from State or County contracts, they were not documented on the … vouchers for payment. Key Recommendations Adhere to the procurement policy’s requirements when procuring goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233DiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Trudy Harper, was arrested in June and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-19
… Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a contract which is not prohibited … there is no prohibited conflict of interest in this case, the fire district's code of ethics, if it has adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Town of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… The Supervisor re-allocated and collected additional salaries for bookkeeping duties totaling $73,794 from April … provided during this period. The Board did not authorize salaries paid to officers and employees totaling $145,671 or … and employees. Implement procedures to ensure that all salaries and benefits are provided to officers and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Opinion 90-42
… of indexing lis pendens, the county clerk is entitled to a fee of ten dollars for each in rem tax foreclosure list … therein. In any other county, the county clerk is entitled to the fee(s) prescribed by the CPLR. A municipal housing … filing a list of properties affected by unpaid tax liens to be foreclosed by actions in rem, pursuant to title 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… to serve,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Jason Carusone and the New York State Department of Taxation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeOpinion 92-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … service until new chief appointed) -- Vacancy (procedure for filling in village) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and Duties … it is our opinion that, in its discretion, it may do so by rescinding its prior act of rejecting the nomination, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Clifton , City of Glen Cove , Smithtown Fire District , Walden Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-354
… 61, it is required that the value of employer-funded group legal service benefits be considered as reportable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-354-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesOpinion 2002-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Law §1-102[6], [7]; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). In this regard, we note that towns and villages have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16Opinion 91-10
… in relation to the town and about the town board's role in administration of the district. You also specifically ask: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10City of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether payments to certain City officers and employees for unused leave … The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 City officers and employees, of which $513,925 in … Key Recommendations Amend the City Code to clarify how the City intends to compensate officers and employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68Opinion 91-19
… moneys it received from a criminal defendant in an arson case as part of a plea bargaining arrangement. You informed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Opinion 2001-4
… devoted thereto must be properly documented before any payment is approved. As an alternative to the adoption of … devoted thereto must be properly documented before any payment is approved. Also, where possible, payment should be made pursuant to the payroll method to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 90-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication of minutes of meetings); (publication of State Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-228
… Agreement between the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and the Civil Service Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-228-implementation-april-2016-state-new-york-unified-court-systemDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… “Exploiting a vulnerable senior citizen to enrich yourself is a heinous offense,” DiNapoli said . “Diacetis and … provided with the necessary treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensioner