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Opinion 98-21
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for emergency ambulance service) -- Fire Districts (contracts for emergency ambulance service) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance … Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… said. "Thanks to our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… for staff and poor contractor monitoring that could put patient privacy at risk. Stony Brook managers need to follow … and regulations related to procurement, electronic patient medical records and hiring and promotion practices. … contract clause, which is intended to safeguard patient privacy. Since April 2013, compliance information was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
The state Office of General Services has made substantial progress establishing New Yorks ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Business program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli: 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 … payments meant for his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced. … A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing … payments meant for his deceased mother State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… Brink, 63, and Sheila Moseley, 58, are charged with grand larceny. “Deborah Brink and Sheila Moseley allegedly … to recoup $2,460.98. Brink was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the third degree and was arraigned by Judge … in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree and is due back in court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Steven G. James said. “Financial crimes, or any crime, will not be tolerated in New York State. I thank our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged … State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and … Allegany County District Attorney’s Office in making this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was arrested on grand larceny charges Monday after … into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even … J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and the New York State Police announced … and make the company whole.” Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts said, “ At a time when funding for our … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts and the New York State Police announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with the felony crime of obtaining … valued at over $10,000 under false pretenses. “Ms. Jones allegedly sought to profit off of her mother’s death … assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ mother retired after almost 30 years as a clerk for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… late.” DiNapoli’s audit and investigation revealed that from 2010 through 2013, Knapp, 63, of Poughkeepsie, stole an additional $149,219 in cash from the town’s recreation department. Knapp previously … deposited into the town’s bank account within 10 days, as required by law. DiNapoli made several recommendations to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for the year ended $600 million lower than the latest … a year earlier. Significant increases include spending for public health programs (up $2.2 billion largely because … reserve funds, which remained at a total of $1.8 billion. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in holding him accountable.” Carville … State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, … Office, and Oneida County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating and prosecuting those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… A former director of finance and administration at New York … said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been … A former director of finance and administration at New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen, the New York State Police and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, … and prevention are the cornerstone of DMV’s investigation unit,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV Commissioner and Chair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… their public employment, including work with more than one participating employer . Employees’ Right to Membership All employees of the State or of a participating employer, who are not mandatory members of … Participating employer must notify every employee of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… authorities to purchase increasing amounts of energy from renewable sources. Background Executive Order 111 … to fulfill their responsibilities. Section IV of the Order required that, by 2005, each covered agency seek to purchase enough energy from renewable technologies to meet 10 percent of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationQuality of Internal Control Certification
… staff of the Internal Affairs unit, which is responsible for internal audits. Key Findings The Division submitted its … However, it did not provide the required level of detail for two questions. The Division did not list the deficiencies … list of high-risk areas – and one question that called for examples demonstrating the Superintendent's consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… additional visits to these smaller events throughout the summer of 2014 to ensure timely inspections have been … Interest Department of Agriculture and Markets: Electronic Ticket Sales at the 2011 New York State Fair (2011-S-37) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safety