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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… improprieties. Cumulatively through April for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 6,282 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016Opinion 2004-2
… the facts and in light of case law broadly construing the term "contract" as used in article 18, the contract between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from … allegedly scamming at least 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme. "These defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,872 … contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Alcoholism and … million with The Conservation Fund for purchase of lands in the towns of Stephentown, Petersburgh and Berlin in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayOpinion 98-14
… established (one townwide and one town outside village) to account for the four categories (see Highway Law, §277, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14Opinion 2000-23
… 883, 639 NYS2d 1006, supports this conclusion. In that case, a chief had received pay increases each time the base … other increases. Finally, we are aware that, in a proper case, the literal language of a statute is not controlling if … that only the increases for the sergeant, in the instant case, are relevant. Since the legislative history is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015
… improprieties. Cumulatively through July for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 11,930 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2015Opinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Opinion 94-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- … Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 88-56
… to your inquiry, the commissioner is paid a fixed salary by the firm and does not receive commissions. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Opinion 88-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding … Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority. However, in order to assure that equipment purchases are made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Opinion 2002-17
… contract to construction manager) -- Coordination of Work (by construction manager who is also a prime contractor) -- … a proposed town building construction project, governed by General Municipal Law §101. You indicate that the town is … §103 provides that, except as otherwise expressly provided by the State Legislature or by local law adopted prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… for allegedly sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudState Police Disability (Section 363-b) – State Police Plan
… Eligibility You may be entitled to this benefit if, at the time of filing, you are: Under age … incapacitated (physically or mentally) and unable to perform your duties as the natural and proximate result of … The State Police disability benefit is paid in addition to any workers’ compensation payments or Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-bNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge Robert H Freehill to grand larceny in the fourth degree
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment … for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy … in the 114 th District Court of Smith County Texas on one count of theft. Gibson’s anticipated arraignment will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… district attorney in New York County. “Time after time my auditors and investigators have uncovered fraud by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeOpinion 93-18
… of program) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §216(2): A town board is not required to conduct a mandatory referendum on a proposal to establish a service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Opinion 2000 - 13
… (eligibility to join second company) TOWN LAW §176-b(10): An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire … members of fire district fire companies. Subdivision 10 of section 176-b provides that a person "shall not be … than one fire company at one time (see also Village Law §10-1006[10]; General City Law §11-a[10]; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Death Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a member to designate the ex-spouse to receive a portion of the ordinary death benefit. The ex-spouse’s portion is … ensures that the ex-spouse will receive a portion of the ordinary death benefit even if the member does not … them. Accidental Death Benefit The beneficiaries of an accidental death benefit are designated by law (RSSL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefits