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Opinion 99-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Opinion 88-71
… us that the unpaid water rents have not yet been relevied with the city taxes. You inquire whether the city, in the … Law authorizes a city "[t]o contract and be contracted with and to institute, maintain and defend any action or … are not prohibited from settling cases if they act with competent authority, in good faith, and for sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the board did not perform adequate annual audits. Village of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (Onondaga County) While the … not adequately supported or were paid without approval. Of the 348 claims reviewed totaling approximately $2 million, … properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. Of the 136 charges totaling $70,570 reviewed: 86 charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… recreation attendant admitted stealing more than $150,000 by skimming village fees and altering public records from … this individual," Flynn said. Erickson, a 14-year village employee, pleaded guilty to grand larceny, false filing and official misconduct. She is due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… $10,000 fine and to leave the fire department for at least five years. VanValkenburgh had the same agreement, … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… nine certificate and degree programs in the fields of Court Reporting, Paralegal Studies, Office Science, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in … effort and work of the Comptroller’s office, the NY State Police, and the Steuben County DA’s Office,” said … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthOpinion 91-22
… 1991 Joseph Frank, Esq., Attorney at Law Hicksville Fire District … Whether a fire police squad may separately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22State Agencies Bulletin No. 331
… of the garnishment, refer to Paycheck or Garn Spec panels. For assistance in addressing employee inquiries, please refer to Bulletin No. 258 for additional instructions on accessing garnishment panels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/331-new-reveal-reports-replace-garnishment-notification-lettersAbout Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsOpinion 91-25
… v Lupton , 282 App Div 1008, 125 NYS2d 672, affd 307 NY 770; Drahos v Village of Johnson City , 80 AD2d 106, 438 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel Koffler, … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively identified poor housing … public health problem in the United States. It is one of this country’s most common and costly diseases, which … hospital admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or work days. According to the Centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… Poverty (“Met Council”), has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Ross also paid $534,000 in restitution to Met … the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau, and Legal Support Analyst KerryAnn Rodriguez of the Public … file a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us; or mail a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… health care and legal services, but better monitoring of social services offices and service providers by OTDA, along … state confirmed trafficking victims to local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices for public benefits or … if a survivor meets certain human trafficking criteria and issue a confirmation letter. From January 2019 to October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee (2012-S-2), Division of Criminal Justice Services 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) has collected, accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s2-DCJS-response.pdfOpinion 90-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Law, §207-c. In 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-27, p 49, copy enclosed, we answered a similar question in connection … in performance of duty, or similar accidental disability pension, if a firefighter does not apply, and to terminate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55Opinion 88-57
… certain income criteria are charged at a reduced rate. Section 198(3)(d) of the Town Law provides that the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57