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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme
… larceny and kickback scheme. Three other defendants, David Cohen, William Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded … to offset the severe financial loss to Met Council. Cohen and Rapfogel, previously admitted to their part in the elaborate scheme. The thefts began in 1992, when Cohen devised the scam with Joseph Ross, of Century Coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officerDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) Fair Hearing process was used only as necessary. The audit … through September 30, 2013. We found that HRA applied a fair and consistent assessment process when determining … and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. These hearings were unnecessary because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… before the local governing body. The Model Code expands on this requirement (Section 5). What is recusal and … e-mails), informal or formal discussions, and voting on the matter. The Model Code (Sections 6 and 7) generally requires recusal and abstention on any matter requiring the exercise of discretion when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 92-34
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge … fines and surcharges) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §1809-a: When a city receives partial payment of a parking fine or … Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a. You ask if a surcharge is to be considered paid in whole or in part when a court or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local … (AIM) payments to 12 cities and 20 percent of June Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid payments to 15 counties, cities, … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2205
… may be an occasion where all or part of the employee’s pay is not received by the employee on the scheduled paycheck … cannot be in an amount greater than the estimated 'net' salary. Under no circumstances should payroll … payroll process or for minor changes in the individual’s biweekly earnings. Employees who are on an agency’s payroll, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2205-updated-guidance-issuing-payroll-correctionsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over … Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. The defendant, Jill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000State Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Children in foster care must be closely looked after by city officials," … care. The general rule in foster care is to place the child in the least restrictive, most family-like environment appropriate to the child's needs. Placement is usually with relatives or with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… and tracked in DHR’s Law Manager Case Management System (CMS) for housing discrimination complaints. According to data obtained from CMS, as of November 7, 2023, there were 2,263 housing … (70%) where an investigator reached a cause determination, CMS records did not include evidence that DHR completed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… of the hearing officer. (Return to Top) §317.9 Discovery of medical records (a) Upon the request of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsLabor Investigations in New York City
… is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-citySelected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s46-response.pdfSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46)
To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s46.pdfOpinion 2007-1
… MUNICIPAL LAW §§103, 104-b: County contracts with private bus companies to provide paratransit services in connection … §104-b. You state that the county contracts with private bus companies to provide paratransit services in connection … is a “demand-responsive, advance reservation, curb to curb service” for eligible customers. The eligible customers do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… will preserve employee benefits and retirements, support fair contracts and promote safe working conditions. "I will … state are treated with the respect they deserve – on the job and in retirement." … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Madison County District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New … the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from the city over … years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and the trust of her community to fund her social life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. … Police, announced today the arrest and guilty plea of Robert Gerardi, the former treasurer of the Putnam Engine & … authority over bank accounts held by Putnam Engine & Hose at that time. From in or about November 2016 to in or about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreOpinion 93-22
… is addressed to the discretion of the court ..." ( People v Wirtschafter , 305 NY 515, 519 [1953]), and is premised … not appear when required ..., the court must enter such facts upon its minutes and the bail bond or the cash bail , … forfeiture thereof is void. Thus, in the case of People v Wirtschafter , supra , the Court of Appeals stressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … District , Syracuse City School District and the Your Home Public Library . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits