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DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and … for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State Police and DA Callanan, Storrs will be brought to justice.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 92-40
… FEES -- Rates (authority to impose fees to produce revenue for general purposes) LANDFILL -- County (imposition of fees) -- Fees (authority to impose fees to produce revenue for general purposes) COUNTY LAW, §226-b: A county may … to County Law, §226-b which are reasonably related to the cost of providing the landfill. Such rates or fees, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Reimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… (DSS) incurs both direct and indirect program costs in the administration of social services programs and a portion of these costs are reimbursable by the Federal and … benefit of the DSS) that are directly billed to the DSS. In addition, counties are reimbursed for the indirect costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… in calendar year 2020 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll … 27, 2022 . Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksOpinion 2000-15
… a volunteer firefighter who resides in another state and is a member of an out-of-state volunteer fire department may … who, because of his or her residence or usual occupation, is regularly in the area served by a volunteer fire company or department of which he or she is not a member, may volunteer his or her services on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Opinion 89-21
… a town highway, the center line of which forms the boundary between two towns in different counties, must be … to a town highway, the center line of which forms the boundary between two towns in different counties: (1) whether … a town highway the center line of which forms the boundary between two towns in different counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Town of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… if internal controls over transfer station operations for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Key … County landfill exceeded the amount of trash accounted for as being received at the Town’s transfer station, … at the transfer station. One individual is responsible for weighing the solid waste to determine the amount owed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24DiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) do not verify if businesses receiving tax breaks are actually meeting job … are delivering on their promises and take back benefits if they are not. My office will continue to scrutinize the … of these entities so that residents can better determine if their local IDA is fulfilling its mission.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… with other items of value, including tickets to sporting events, an iPad, and free meals. State law strictly prohibits … Olga Sunitsky, under the supervision of MFCU NYC Regional Chief Auditor Thomasina Smith. Investigative … Leigh and Megan Friedland under the supervision of MFCU NYC Deputy Regional Director Twan Bounds, Regional Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… all emergency surcharge revenue from communication service suppliers (suppliers) and whether these counties used … Emergency Service Communication Surcharges 2017MS4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… 25, 2013. Background The Village of Spencerport is located in the Town of Ogden in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 3,600. The Village is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … necessary prescription and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs … totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723. State Education Department (Preschool Special Education Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1978, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the … 2013. Key Findings The Agency did not include provisions in the agreements it enters into with businesses to recapture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background The Village of Spencer is … of the accounting function from the accounting records to the financial reports and in the reports to the IRS. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Opinion 94-26
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … district, the boundaries of which include area within one or more villages within the town. When a town establishes a … improvement district which includes area within one or more villages, the limitation on district assessments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Opinion 2002-17
… prime contract to construction manager) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§101, 103: A firm may not be engaged both as … building construction project subject to General Municipal Law §101. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a … construction project, governed by General Municipal Law §101. You indicate that the town is considering engaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… QualityStarsNY early childhood program. Office of General Services – Design & Construction $10.5 million with Avenue … services at the College Point District Office and Queens North Traffic Violations Bureau. New York State Insurance … Department of Transportation $80 million with CPD NY Energy Corp. for a fuel station lease on the Hutchinson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… million for client services which includes $1.1 million to VIP StarNETWORK, LLC for mobile vaccination sites; and $2.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) … Key Findings The Board did not distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming … Corporation officials used resources to purchase tickets that were given to Board members, management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andOpinion 91-32
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (application to public benefit corporation) EMINENT DOMAIN -- Compensable Taking (claim for inverse condemnation arising out of property devaluation) … Village Law (§4-412[2][3]) and the General City Law (§20[5]), contains no authorization to pay equitable claims, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32