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Opinion 88-35
… affd 45 AD2d 822, 357 NYS2d 1009). The most pertinent New York State case involving the acquisition of a combination of … professional services is Matter of Burroughs Corp. v New York State Higher Education Services Corp, et al , 91 AD2d … to the municipality of the item as compared to other products available in the marketplace; that no other product …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Opinion 2006-4
… “eligible letter of credit” issued as security for local government deposits and investments do not apply to an … “eligible letter of credit” issued as security for local government deposits and investments applies to an irrevocable … 1424, 1426, 1432). 2 As such, they do not fall within the definition of “bank” for purposes of acceptance of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits
… lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or, you may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit … a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option … for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionTown of Brant – Justice Court (2014M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Justices’ records and reports for the period … Town Justice Court operations. Town revenue attributable to Court operations in 2013 was $366,772. Key Findings The … The Justices did not always report and remit funds to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) in a timely manner. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/22/town-brant-justice-court-2014m-180DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … account were $7,741 less than the amount collected. On Sept. 3, 2013, prior to a cash count with auditors, the town … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious … today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465647 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County … in New York State pension benefits that were issued to his deceased mother. “Mr. Eletz concealed his mother’s … 70 a resident of Boca Raton Florida pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree a class D …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… took $85,000 in state pension benefits on top of her six figure salary," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. … admitted that while employed with MCC, she falsely filled out an Application for Service Retirement, dated April 3, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced … he repeatedly broke the law by stealing public funds and, in this case, filing false disclosure forms to conceal … Attorney General Schneiderman, Mr. Wills was convicted and is serving prison time." "New Yorkers trust that their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsOpinion 98-15
… local legislative body of a municipal corporation, after public notice appropriately given at least 30 days prior to … that case, the court held that the specific provisions of Public Housing Law, §124, which authorizes the grant, lease or conveyance of municipal real property to a public housing authority and contains no referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15XIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Currently, a suballocation is used when an owning agency for a given project has the need to have assistances from … the activities of the overall project as well as the need for sharing the funding of the project. When this need … Interunit budget transfer journal to allocate the funds for the project to the supporting agency(s). The PCIP project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… also wish to thank the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for their … specifically for the betterment of local communities,” New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Michael …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Hoffman and Pais brazenly … was intended to benefit elderly and-low-income families in our communities," said Special Agent-in-Charge Vicky …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 from … Clegg, the State Education Department and the State Police for their partnership in holding accountable those who … the pension system.” After retiring from the Westchester Police Department in 2005, Sciacca was hired as an instructor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police … lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police … we take issues of fraud very seriously,” said Assistant District Attorney Erin Bates, who is handling the prosecution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public … District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law … York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent and thorough investigative work of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … in New York State. The statewide employment rate of working-age adults with a disability was 31% compared to … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … cooperation. The positive impact of which has resulted in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to … false instrument for filing for stealing over $320,000 in county funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting … Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson … joint investigation determined that the suspects in this case violated the public trust by circumventing financial … purchases, and to fund her and her family’s personal cell phone expenses. She also submitted over $1,000 in additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-over