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Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… that children placed in the direct care of relatives or a suitable person via Family Court Act (FCA) Section 1017 are placed in a safe environment. The audit covers children who were in … only considered a permanency hearing report to be missing if there was a court order for a permanency hearing. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenOpinion 2010-1
You ask whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to Village Law 7730 may be expended to pay that part of the purchase price attributable to the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
Whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to village law may be expended to pay that part of the purchase price
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… there has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, and that those who rip off the neediest … and this case reminds us that we must vigilantly protect it. I am committed to using every tool at my disposal to … Gerard Matheson from the Attorney General’s office is the lead investigator assigned to this case. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… was sentenced by the Honorable Michael Obus in New York County Supreme Court to a one-year jail sentence. Cohen also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Queens District … investor in Island Child Development Center, once one of New York City’s largest providers of special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… implementation status of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Wage Investigation … of an investigation. DOL can require employers found to be in violation of the Laws to pay restitution of wages and can … liquidated damages, which are additional amounts assessed in an effort to compensate workers for the delay in receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased sister’s retirement checks. Dixon, 52, of the Bronx, is charged with … in court Nov. 30, 2021. This case was investigated by the Office of the State Comptroller’s Division of Investigations … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Brooklyn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… of the Hudson Line Positive Train Control System. Other Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries OSC rejected tax … the state. Cumulatively through August for calendar year 2021, the Comptroller’s office has approved 11,062 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Ms. Mendez allegedly exploited her position to steal money meant to help children and families and used it for her … office on this important case." Mendez allegedly collected money from the parents of families using the day care … parent fees separate from the rest of the parent fee money that was collected, and of failing to report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing … carry out the state’s lead prevention program. This is a serious issue and the department needs to make sure all … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York City's public campaign finance system through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… and prosecution of this case. “The defendant accepted money for taking official actions, and then lied to federal … Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Such actions have a real and negative impact on our system of government, and the … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… government and share in any recovery. The relator in this case will receive $2,001.37 of the settlement proceeds. The case is docketed with the U.S. District Court for the … New York under number 5:19-cv-1188 (DNH/TWD). In a related case prosecuted by the Onondaga County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting at-risk … referrals and are responsible for assessing each case to determine what help is needed, such as a new living … number of open referrals being assessed. 10 didn’t list how many referrals were withdrawn at intake. 6 didn’t include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsOpinion 94-3
… of town special districts upon petition and, in the case of the establishment or extension of special districts … the street, highway, private road or right-of-way. In the case of an improvement to a private road, the town must … for the improvement (Town Law, §200[8], [10]); and, in the case of action by board motion, a permissive referendum (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Opinion 99-7
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (in general) -- Recipients (when fire district treasurer is proper recipient) INSURANCE LAW, … fire insurance tax moneys if the fire district fire department has no treasurer. Except as provided by special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has … (seller), unless the grantor is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the grantee (buyer) must pay the … analyze information to identify higher-risk transactions. We identified certain RETT errors in the Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer … Proper oversight is your first line of defense," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-false