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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Mark Spencer, Investigator Casey Quinlan and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. Forensic accounting was performed by … Meaghan Scovello. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The Forensic Audit Section is led by Chief Auditor Edward J. Keegan. This case was prosecuted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village Clerk-Treasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-hempstead.pdfDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Darcy J. Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 … District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” “Today’s arrest was the result of a … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… senior center, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The findings of the … or provide reports to the town supervisor. Based on senior center revenue collections made after the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "For the six years Ms. Cecero was general counsel to Monroe … with interest. I thank United States Attorney Jaquith for prosecuting this case." United States Attorney Grant C. … means to secure restitution and individual accountability for violations of law." From 1982 to 1996, Cecero was an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsOpinion 2000-22
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … contract. The attorney should also recuse him or herself from any matter affecting his or her law firm, with those … her law firm. You state that the attorney in question is a partner in a private law firm. In 1998, the law firm was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Opinion 2002-2
… VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Service Award Programs (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to … 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant to earn service credit after attaining the … here relevant, the only express limitation on crediting "years of firefighting service" to an active volunteer …
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 … credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL … A service award program may provide for a participant to earn service credit after attaining the program's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0DiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State … exploited her father’s death to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my … 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-fatherUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… work together to determine whether and to what extent funds were improperly paid and recover funds as appropriate and feasible. Change the control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… Glinski had deposited 17 pension checks into his personal bank account, totaling $21,946.36. He was able to do this by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her misdeeds were uncovered in an audit and investigation by … as a public servant by allegedly pocketing fees paid by her neighbors,” DiNapoli said. “Hopefully, her arrest will deter others from such corruption. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty … the fourth degree in November 2023. “Ms. Perkins diverted money meant to protect her community to line her own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsOpinion 92-7
… financial circumstances of the firefighter and his or her family, that the firefighter is indigent and that the … personal financial relief to the firefighter and his or her family. You ask whether the Fishkill Exempt Firemen's … or indigent volunteer and exempt firefighter and his or her family. The special act incorporating the Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Wyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… receipts and received payments that were not included in her contractual agreement. The Board did not enforce … routinely changed the time records of the custodian, her nephew. The Board did not provide for adequate controls … she failed to deposit and unauthorized payments made to her. Establish a comprehensive policy and written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Town of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
… to help ensure all money is properly accounted for. Except as specified in Appendix A, Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172Opinion 88-24
… has an interest in a contract with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in … a prohibited conflict of interest if the board member and her husband are reimbursed for costs incurred in connection … for purpose of this inquiry that the board member and her spouse are not otherwise paid by the town for granting to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… ("Model Code"”) be adopted by municipalities within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsNew York State Agencies’ Use of Overtime, March 2012
An era of tight budgets has sparked renewed interest in reducing government costs and identifying ways for State agencies to function more cost effectively.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/overtime-2012.pdfOpinion 93-31
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … for Expenses (travel expenses - of governing board member from home to meetings) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §64: The expenses … of commissioners of a recreation district in commuting from their residences to the place where meetings of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31