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DiNapoli: 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 … Conaway was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementOpinion 92-7
… of tax moneys to pay debts incurred in the operation of a volunteer's business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" … of a statutory definition, the courts have construed the word "indigent" to mean "destitute of property or means of … however, that at least one court has observed that the word "'relief' signifies the 'removal in whole or in part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state … A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21946 in state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, propriety and compliance with State law and ESDC's internal contracting guidelines. The contract … Key Recommendations ESDC and the Council should work together to determine whether and to what extent funds were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced. The … Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… and recuse and abstain (Section 6). Does the Model Code prohibit municipal officers and employees from representing a … before the town’s planning board when he or she is paid to do so. Can an officer of a non-profit who is also a town … formal meetings? While the Model Code’s provisions do not specifically require the board to hold formal, regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced … of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … both the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesOpinion 88-24
… board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member … reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their land used as part of the town's recreation … for costs incurred in connection with maintaining a pond located on the board member's property and used as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… to last for more than one year, the location of the new assignment will become the employee’s new tax home (see the … start by familiarizing itself with the IRS temporary assignment rule summarized above and with the tax … from the location of his or her tax home at the time of assignment, and the travel expenses associated with this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationOpinion 91-21
… estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and commissions); (fees and commissions - right of county chief … however, the fees and commissions belong to the estate rather than to the county or any other third party. … officer of a county who serves as administrator of an estate pursuant to section 1219 of the Surrogate's Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her position of trust to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Ms. Green used the public's coffers as her personal bank account. … work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, 30, who plead before Essex County Court Judge Richard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 93-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … your letter asking whether commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may be reimbursed for mileage from … Whether commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may be reimbursed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… to his mother, totaling $21,946.36, into his personal bank account by endorsing the checks using a power of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… receive a reduced monthly retirement benefit so his wife, Mary L. Walsh, would continue to receive payments if he died before her. William Walsh died in October 2005. Mary Walsh died in December 2012 and at the time of death the … that year, the retirement system sought verification that Mary Walsh was still alive and subsequently received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… Latrice Walker is the chair of the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators and serves … initiatives and their effects on the community. As a lawyer, she has helped tenants avoid eviction and defended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… in her contractual agreement. The Board did not enforce compliance with timekeeping requirements or implement …
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)
… the required timeframe. Perform bank reconciliations to help ensure all money is properly accounted for. Except as … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172Comptroller 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
… degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable Thomas A. Breslin. “Ms. Miller … state prison,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Fraud on the retirement system will not be tolerated and I … of the Attorney General’s Investigations Division which is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000