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DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… Dominick L. Chiumento . “This former court clerk stole money from the court to support her own lifestyle. We will … in court fees paid by the public instead of depositing the money in the court’s account and altered court records and … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations ,or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… money, but today Dennis Brown learned the consequences of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. “It should be a warning for … theft, misuse or abuse of public resources is intolerable. My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for … official for Pharsalia in the role of Town Supervisor, when he committed his crimes,” said DA Perfetti. Brown was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing school district funds earmarked for students and spending them on personal and luxury expenses between 2018 and 2022. “Oliver Levy and Surendra Kumar were entrusted with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… of $18,772 from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his community was a violation of the … of those who take advantage of their position to steal money meant to benefit the community.” Morabito, 71, served … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreOpinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Opinion 90-36
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (medium of payment - postdated checks) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §924; TOWN LAW, §§35, 37: A town tax … and 37(1) of the Town Law which require that "all sums of money received and collected [by the tax collecting officer] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 88-79
… of prohibition to moneys received from federal government) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ART. VIII, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … the gift and loan provisions of Art. VIII, §1 of the New York Constitution. This is in reply to your letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… reserve, properly report and use statutorily restricted money to pay debt in the debt service fund and return all other money to unrestricted general fund balance. Properly analyze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207Justice Court Fund: Invoice Billing Program
… report to determine the State, County and local shares of money reported and fees earned. When JCF has processed the … billing statement, the municipality must make payment of money owed in a timely manner. When payment is made, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-invoice-billing-programDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… and benefits, it prevented Waldron from receiving extra money she did not earn. "This case is a warning to any public … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsChautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through February 11, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Outreach Events
… The goal of the Outreach Program is to increase public awareness about the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). To achieve this goal, the Comptroller’s Outreach Program … State. People can search the OUF database to see if they have any unclaimed funds and learn how to file a claim. Staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-280.1
… to On-Call Pay, the new Time Entry Codes for On-Call Pay in NYC and Long Island and to provide instructions for … Hours/Units: Number of Hours/Units Employees that work in all other locations: Earnings Begin Date: Effective date … effective dates between 07/01/2019 and 08/07/2019: Step 1. Total Standby (SBU/SBN) that should have been paid in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-2801-increase-call-pay-psnu-employees-represented-unitedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-280
… to On-Call Pay, the new Time Entry Codes for On-Call Pay in NYC and Long Island and to provide instructions for … Hours/Units: Number of Hours/Units Employees that work in all other locations: Earnings Begin Date: Effective date … effective dates between 07/01/2019 and 08/07/2019: Step 1. Total Standby (SBU/SBN) that should have been paid in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-280-increase-call-pay-psnu-employees-represented-unitedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1429
… regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earning mailbox. Questions regarding taxes may be directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1429-2015-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2015-work-related-clothingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1920
… used in the calculation of overtime. Overtime earned on or after 04/04/2019 (Administration) will be paid using the … dates on or after 04/04/2019 (Admin) through 06/09/2021, a single adjustment will be entered into Time Entry using the … taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (ARC and ARO) are supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1920-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-agency-policeEconomic and Policy Insights: Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine household unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemic.pdfDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… and claiming unused card balances that may be reported as unclaimed funds. Money from unused gift cards issued by New … many of them go unused," said DiNapoli. "Last year, my office received nearly $12 million from dormant gift … from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… within the year they were made and report how the money was spent to the public and state officials. “New … on their personal income tax forms, but too much of this money remains unused when it should be fighting cancer, … who donate to these causes have a right to expect their money is being used efficiently and effectively to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… turn over a significant amount of them to the state. This money is intended to help hold down costs of the program and … Civil Service and United HealthCare need to make sure this money is fully collected and remitted to the state.” The New … not remit. The audit recommended United work to get that money for the state. Officials from United agreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nys