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DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing VFA gas for his private process-serving business, State Comptroller … “I want to personally thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued efforts to protect nonprofits, and the … Royal, 55, admitted gassing up at the VFA pump and using his chief’s truck for his business. Based on DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting damage to people’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 2010-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to … You ask whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to Village Law 7730 may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to … Whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to village law may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… August 26, 2019. About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible … regarding children in direct placement is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New … even within, Local Districts. Direct placement data in CONNECTIONS was not always complete or accurate, which may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… has the greatest nonprofit sector in the country, and this case reminds us that we must vigilantly protect it. I am … credit for aggressively and thoroughly pursuing this case. Through our Joint Task Force on Public Integrity, the … General’s office is the lead investigator assigned to this case. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… to preschoolers with disabilities, has pleaded guilty for his participation in a scheme that stole millions of dollars … instead used by Daniel Laniado to buy diamonds and stock his private supermarket shelves until our auditors and investigators exposed his crime," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… David Cohen, former executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met Council. The joint investigation revealed that Cohen, … David Cohen former executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Met Council has been sentenced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General … Crotona Day Care Center Program Director Anna Mendez on one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C … and families and used it for her own personal use," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Now, thanks to my partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… through LeadWeb, a system used to carry out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected … by DOH prior to the audit scope for not maintaining proper case documentation and the same county department was … later said it coordinated a review of paper and electronic case files at the five local departments after the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that former New York City Council candidate … Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th New York City Council District, but he was … Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York City's public campaign finance system through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller … Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation along with Attorney General … Hartunian, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their partnership with us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 94-3
… of town special districts upon petition and, in the case of the establishment or extension of special districts … the street, highway, private road or right-of-way. In the case of an improvement to a private road, the town must … for the improvement (Town Law, §200[8], [10]); and, in the case of action by board motion, a permissive referendum (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… receive referrals and are responsible for assessing each case to determine what help is needed, such as a new living … entering progress notes as events occurred, and assessing case time management. The agency had no documentation to show … more closely with providers to improve documentation of case progress and assessments of clients’ needs. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney … stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller. “The settlement announced today, as well as the related state prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Syracuse City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… “Any violation of the public’s trust for personal gain is unacceptable. Thanks to our partnership with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages. During that audit, we found … make first contact with the employer within 60 days of the case being created in DOL’s WPM system (i.e., docketing), as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… Dixon is due back in court Nov. 30, 2021. This case was investigated by the Office of the State … with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. The case is being prosecuted on behalf of the Brooklyn D.A.’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksOpinion 99-7
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (in general) -- Recipients (when fire district treasurer is proper recipient) INSURANCE LAW, … Assuming there is no special act providing otherwise, a fire district treasurer would be the proper recipient of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Opinion 92-28
… over to the library fund or the library treasurer, as the case may be, those taxes which are specifically earmarked for … to the library fund or to the library treasurer, as the case may be, as soon as practicable after receipt. (4) … yearly, or as directed, as are other general taxes. In the case of a school district the appropriation for library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28