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Opinion 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
… This generally occurs when an employee travels repeatedly to the same location over an extended period for official … likely incur substantial tax liabilities with respect to reimbursement of travel expenses. This tax liability can … reimbursements as income contemporaneous with payment to enable the State to timely withhold the taxes. In cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years …
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
… clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds … Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her … clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36742 in public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… at the New York State Fair. Department of Civil Service $4.6 billion for eight health maintenance organization contracts … buying services for traditional lottery products such as Mega Millions, Power Ball and scratch-off tickets. $1.6 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015
… at the New York State Fair. Department of Civil Service $4.6 billion for eight health maintenance organization contracts … buying services for traditional lottery products such as Mega Millions, Power Ball and scratch-off tickets. $1.6 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2015Opinion 91-21
… -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and commissions); (fees and commissions - right of county chief fiscal officer to remit to county, or to waive) COUNTY … Whether the chief fiscal officer of a county who serves as administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… stolen funds to pay for home renovations, including a new roof and the installation of a well. Countryman, who served in her …
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
… your letter asking whether commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may be reimbursed for mileage from … to meetings of the board of commissioners. The Rushford Lake Recreation District was established pursuant to chapter … we conclude that the commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may not be reimbursed for mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Michael Glinski concealed his mother’s death to defraud our …
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
… DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York … P DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53yearold Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65000 in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the management of Library … not have a policy that describes when it is appropriate to provide meals or refreshments at Library meetings or … Provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer and seek to recover moneys she failed to deposit and unauthorized …
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)
… Section 123. Key Recommendations The Clerk should: Deposit all collections within the required timeframe. Perform bank reconciliations to help ensure all money is properly accounted for. Except as specified in …
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
… a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable Thomas A. Breslin. “Ms. Miller stole her dead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000Opinion 97-4
… tax moneys to fund a death benefit payable to the family of a deceased firefighter because death is a … benefits solely by reason of the disability or death of a family member of a firefighter (1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-36, supra ). Of course, if the disability or death of a family member renders a firefighter "indigent" within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… made to her deceased father. “This case should serve as a warning to those who would try to defraud our state’s … Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my office’s Division of … resolution helps to restore trust in the justice system by sending a clear message: the law will hold anyone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: 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 … those individuals willing to engage in fraudulent acts.” Michael D. Calarco, Wayne County District Attorney said, “I … Thomas P DiNapoli Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesExamples – Article 14 Benefits
… Example: A member joins at age 22 and has ten years of service credit when he or she leaves public employment. … a vested retirement benefit at the early retirement age of 42 (the age he or she would have had 20 years of service credit). The benefit will not be reduced. Example: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Assistant Village Clerk Courtney Dillabough was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5,300 in village fees, … fees until village officials noted there was cash missing last year. Dillabough resigned in August 2017 after town … Assistant Village Clerk Courtney Dillabough was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5300 in village fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-fees