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Opinion 90-14
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity of engineering and legal fees imposed upon developer); (direct payment by … NYS2d at 200). In the Jewish Reconstructionist Synagogue case, supra , the Court of Appeals considered whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… Public Integrity. "Arkady Goldin billed Medicaid millions for cancer medications he never dispensed," State Comptroller … and Bureau Chief Brent Meltzer of the Attorney General’s Real Estate Finance Bureau. The criminal case was prosecuted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidOpinion 2000-21
… of (joint fire district when village is within two towns) TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint … The town board of a town or the town boards of more than one town, and the board of trustees of an incorporated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 2002-13
… to fund the fire department softball, billiard and bowling teams, and to pay for expenses for the department's annual … and control of the fire department which, in the case of a fire district fire department, will generally be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… About the Program In testimony before the New York City (NYC or City) Council on September 20, 2021, the Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… cash and an examination of surety. Russell is due back in court on August 9, 2016. According to the investigation by … Attorney's Office and the State Comptroller's Office, in 2008, Russell--who has run the Baychester Youth Council … Center. The State Comptroller's Office audited Russell in 2012 and found she used $250,400 for inappropriate or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… a four-year period. “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and … type of crime steals from the taxpayer, and my office is committed to justice for those that have squandered from … Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court on April 12. The charges filed in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… made to her deceased father. “This case should serve as a warning to those who would try to defraud our state’s … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said, “I commend the diligent work of our State Police members, … 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/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… Third-Degree Grand Larceny, and Corrupting the Government in the Second and Third Degrees. Both defendants pleaded not … are supposed to serve is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office for partnering with my office and continuing to pursue justice in this case and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … Larceny in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part … Office on behalf of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. Powell was a New York State pensioner, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… 2011, it had an obligation under the law to return those funds within 60 days. Instead, Continuum delayed repayment … to ensure that the program is properly reimbursed for the funds that it is owed.” The United States … of a Federal law requiring recipients of Government funds to repay the Government within 60 days of discovering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyOpinion 2005-1
… 25 Opns St Comp 1969, p 90). 1 With respect to the payment by the town of additional monies to the service … above the agreed upon amount stated in the contract, such payment, in our opinion, would constitute a mere gratuity and … contract and with a value commensurate with the additional payment, the payment would not constitute a gift (see Opn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1Opinion 88-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … matter, the physical component may not be factored out and bid separately (1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-146, p 185). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Opinion 2006-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … under or subject to the provisions of article 3 of the New York State Banking Law (General Municipal Law §10[1][d]; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… to fight these crimes, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent housing. The audit covered the period … shortage of affordable housing and a homelessness crisis. In October 2018, the New York City Department of Social … assistance program intended to help New Yorkers living in homeless shelters and those who are at risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… that DOL did not contact the complainants after the investigation was concluded. For 33 of 165 complaints about … practices were investigated compared to 42 days for private or local facilities. To complete an investigation, … averaged 351 days for state facilities and 138 days for private or local facilities. Among several recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesOpinion 99-1
… in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in … who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), 219(f): (1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1