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Opinion 94-33
… firefighters' service award programs. Under article 11-A, only "active volunteer firefighters" who meet certain age and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Brown pleaded guilty in May. She was sentenced before Judge Tatiana Coffinger in Essex County Court, who ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… from abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other harm; and have no one available who is willing and able to … is responsible for assessing the adult's needs and risk of harm, which may also require coordination with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… home. Relyea, who owns an auto repair business on the side, allegedly used the parts he stole from the police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… former Clerk-Treasurer, following a joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. … village’s funds, instead she allegedly used that position for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “This behavior is unacceptable and now Henry is being held accountable for her actions. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli & Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Boeing Shareholder Lawsuit
… of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado FPPA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-fire-and-police-pension-association-colorado-announce-appointmentOpinion 92-23
… question, we will respond to your question with reference only to general State statutes. You may wish to seek the … that a portion of municipal real property which is used only occasionally or intermittently to conduct municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor Vehicle
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… New York pension fund cannot serve as a personal piggy bank for those looking to scam the system,” said Attorney … over $130,000 in pension benefits were deposited into a bank account in the name of Eydeler’s deceased mother. … his scheme to conceal the theft, and used the monies to prop up a small automotive repair business that he owned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… water in Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and Vermont. DiNapoli and the Fund want Marathon to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversySmall Wonder Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… that were claimed in the incorrect CFR reporting period; $809 in interest on a non-SED approved loan given to Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/small-wonder-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 91-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys derived … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §204-a: Moneys raised by a fire company through activities conducted under the authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Opinion 90-61
… to impose benefit assessments or user fees) TOWN LAW, §§202(3), 202-a(1): A town may assess the costs of establishing and … must be assessed only on an ad valorem basis. Town Law, §§202 and 202-a provide the manner in which assessments shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Opinion 90-59
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (removal of snow and ice from private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (removing of snow and ice from) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Opinion 90-58
… §805). A "contract" for purposes of article 18 includes only any express or implied claim, account or demand against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Opinion 90-26
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Bond Resolution (exceeding maximum cost specified in) LOCAL … the estimated maximum cost for such purpose specified in a bond resolution, the board of fire commissioners may not … for this project in excess of the amount set forth in the bond resolution approved at referendum. In order to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-26Opinion 90-5
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … and provides for the town board to appoint the trustees, it does not prescribe the manner of increasing the number of … we note that the authority of trustees generally to fix the term of office under section 226(1) of the Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Opinion 89-51
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (additional … services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection Contracts (additional payments for the … the town is authorized to make payments to the volunteer fire company in addition to the annual sum specified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51How to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… except for private information, such as social security number, personal address, or personal telephone number. This applies whether the questionnaire was filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewOpinion 89-10
… to provide for cash advances) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b(6): A public library, in accordance with subdivision 6 of section 77-b of the General Municipal Law, may provide for cash … or schools attended pursuant to General Municipal Law, §77-b. Section 77-b of the General Municipal Law authorizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10