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DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… constituents.” Lois served as Dutchess County Comptroller from 2018 until 2024 after winning her first bid for elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of $50,000 to the village. “Too many public servants confuse … grand larceny in Steuben County Court in March. DiNapoli’s audit and investigation found that for more than four … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftOpinion 2000-22
… municipal service) -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm); (town attorney or town attorney's law firm representing clients before town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Opinion 2002-2
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … specified in the program." None of these provisions, nor any other provision of article 11-A, however, expressly … well-established, however, that "[a]n employee may waive any right which he has including statutory and even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2Opinion 2002-2
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … specified in the program." None of these provisions, nor any other provision of article 11-A, however, expressly … well-established, however, that "[a]n employee may waive any right which he has including statutory and even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0State Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Builders, Inc. to construct rental cottages at Westcott Beach State Park in Jefferson County. $2.2 million with G & M …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… agreement, Cecero did not admit to committing fraud or to any criminal wrongdoing. This case was investigated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 … so taxpayer funds are secure and being spent appropriately in the future.” The town offers various services to residents … checks from the unauthorized account to herself and her husband for $3,500 more than the actual cost and she and her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… Village Clerk-Treasurer (Treasurer) performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether the Village ClerkTreasurer Treasurer performed her duties in accordance with statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101DiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 of ambulance service … Sheriff Gregory J. Rudolph and District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementVillage of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… investigation, the former Clerk-Treasurer was arrested in 2023 and charged with misappropriating funds and making … unauthorized payments totaling more than $1.1 million in Village funds over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8Opinion 92-7
… (see Healy v Healy , 198 Misc 688, 99 NYS2d 874; see also Brown v Upfold , 204 Misc 416, 123 NYS2d 342). Similarly, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Purpose To assess Empire State Development Corporation's personal … (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a growing and vigorous economy and encourage job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced. … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its own circumstances. … any private organization in which he or she is deemed to have an interest. Does the Model Code require a municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly … by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, … 2014. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesOpinion 88-24
… payable thereunder, when added to the aggregate amount of all consideration payable under contracts in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This generally occurs when an employee travels repeatedly to the same location over an extended period for official … likely incur substantial tax liabilities with respect to reimbursement of travel expenses. This tax liability can … in supplemental income upon which the employee will have to pay taxes, interest and, potentially, penalties that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-station