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Opinion 91-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop … any other purpose without specific authorization by the State Legislature ( Brooklyn Park Commissioners v Armstrong , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36Life Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… The new job usually brings great expectations and hope for the future, but change can also be stressful. In fact, … can apply for and receive a pension benefit based on your salary and service while you were working for your NYSLRS … calculator in Retirement Online . The calculator uses your salary and service credit information to create an estimate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentOpinion 92-18
… , 46 NY2d 52, 412 NYS2d 821; Roosevelt Hospital v Mayor 84 NY 108; Church of Christ the King v City of Yonkers , 115 … 900; see also New York University v American Book Co. 197 NY 294; Silkman v Water Commissioners of Yonkers , 152 NY 327). Thus, a charge to finance a municipal service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18.pdfWestchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… his attempt to embezzle funds from a decedent’s estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. … States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection Service for their continued partnership to combat fraud." U.S. … attorney, flouted his fiduciary duty to the estate for which he was administrator. He directed fees from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… C cost-sharing liabilities. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016. Background Many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to prevent payments to ineligible providers, and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… The state Department of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing … at nursing homes," DiNapoli said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for monitoring nursing homes and … and quality of life for the approximately 117,000 people living in nursing homes across New York state. The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track for another good year absent a setback later in the year," … income related to the securities business. The average salary (including bonuses) in New York City's securities … highest level in a decade. The growth resulted from large increases in profits, bonuses, and capital gains in calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Investors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… The CRF and the Church of England filed a similar proposal for consideration at Exxon's 2016 annual meeting. Despite … support from 38.2% of voting shareholders, a record for a climate change resolution at the company. "As … DiNapoli said. "We want to know what Exxon's strategy is for continued profitability as governments around the world …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… governments. There are a total of 5,352 functioning dams in the state, with 861 of those owned or co-owned by local … failure could result in significant economic consequences for residents, municipalities and the state. With increased … of State Dam Safety Officials estimates the cost for these types of repairs in New York at $360 million. But …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded guilty today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35,000 in public funds, State Comptroller … District Attorney Chad Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart … grand larceny, a class E felony. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 23, 2019. While she served as the elected town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are maintained at vendor-supported … ensure they are keeping the systems they are responsible for up to date. Implement the remaining recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsDiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… he has appointed Elliott Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and School … Auerbach will head the division responsible for monitoring the finances of local governments and school … a graduate of Hofstra University. He starts on May 16. His salary is $150,000. Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… with a focus on fraud and corruption. He was an assistant attorney general in the New York State Attorney General’s litigation bureau, where he handled cases … federal and state court. He was also an assistant district attorney in New York County and prosecuted an array of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced State … which she admitted that she accepted money in return for her official actions. She admitted that she received … which was characterized as “consulting fees,” in return for using her official positions as Town Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) … political spending, the ruling left the door open for investors to demand information on how and where our … being spent. Companies like NiSource are to be commended for respecting shareholders’ interest in protecting our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… both in support of, and in opposition to, candidates for political office. Aetna’s accidental disclosure resulted … their political spending. His proposal asks companies for a comprehensive and public report that lists their … federal lobbying, payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. Concerns are growing about severe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned for life from providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty plea shows that those who rip … like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this case and bringing this wrongdoer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-charges