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Opinion 88-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… with respect to these subjects, as well as others. Is a county’s code of ethics applicable to municipalities within … fire districts are distinct municipalities separate from a county and must, pursuant to Section 806 of the General … ethics in conformance with the General Municipal Law. If a county has established a board of ethics, and a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
… Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… protect the New York State Retirement System.” William H. Walsh Jr. retired from the New York State Department of … a reduced monthly retirement benefit so his wife, Mary L. Walsh, would continue to receive payments if he died before … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… is a member of the state's retirement system, used town funds to pay back loans she took from the retirement system … than $1,500. Green also directed more than $1,000 in town funds to pay medical contributions instead of making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 93-31
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses … - of governing board member from home to meetings) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §64: The expenses of the members of the … to be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses. Public Officers Law, §64, however, provides that every public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31DiNapoli: 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-26000XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Section Overview Generally, the State pays for expenses incurred when an employee travels on … extended period for official State business. If the head of an agency has not properly designated an employee’s … station. For example, if an employee is assigned to a new primary work location for a definite period of time that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationOpinion 91-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … shall fix the salary of all officers paid from county funds, except the members of the judiciary. Such salary shall … shall belong to thecounty and be paid into the county treasury monthly on or before the tenth day of the month... …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Comptroller 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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General … the guilty plea of Linda Miller, 57, of Englewood, New Jersey, over the theft of more than $162,000 in pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District … resolution helps to restore trust in the justice system by sending a clear message: the law will hold anyone … after Joseph Bertolino’s death. Alayne Bertolino used the money to assist in purchasing a $556,000 home and car. She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksOpinion 97-4
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … of the Association solely by reason of the death of his or her spouse. You ask whether the Volunteer and Exempt … to a member of the Association upon the death of his or her spouse. For purposes of this opinion, we assume that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third … with the Pulaski Police Department and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes after town officials … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2012. Background The Monterey Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The Company, located in the Town of Orange in Schuyler County, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Examples – Article 14 Benefits
… not be reduced. However, the member could instead choose to begin receiving the benefit as early as age 55 with a … percent for each of the 5 years the benefit begins prior to his or her early retirement age of 60). Example: A member … not be reduced. However, the member could instead choose to begin receiving the benefit as early as age 55 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… records that she had declined the coverage in order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for … addition, Carhart cost the town another $30,000 by failing to pay her actual health insurance premiums and leaving the town to pay the bill. “Ms. Carhart hoodwinked Geddes town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County … “Public corruption does damage beyond the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” … Chiumento said, “This individual violated the public trust by blatantly disregarding the law and stealing from town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its … Colucci put her greed ahead of the community these tax funds were meant to support,” State Police Superintendent … pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expenses