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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… verify that the data has been backed up and how it will test its ability to restore backup data. Back Up Data at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their … There are several steps entities can take to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… the defendants diverted public funds to purchase personal items including; landscaping for their home, car and … conducted by the State Comptroller’s Office revealed that items listed on the company’s Consolidated Fiscal Reports … fringe benefits), Dennis Mosesman also claimed personal items on the CFRs. Specifically, he claimed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… important safety initiatives such as the infant car seat law and the seat belt law, both of which served as national models. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the lives and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and … leadership on a national level. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the entire … passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… from the public just after he was appointed treasurer at the Mahopac Fire Department. He used his $5.7 million … from the public just after he was appointed treasurer at the Mahopac Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaBest Practices for Best Price Procurements
Presentation from 2019 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2019-procurement-presentation-2.pdfDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… P. Bruen. “Public corruption will not be tolerated in any form, and we thank the Comptroller’s Office and the … for circumventing New York state’s post-retirement income restrictions and cheating the New York State and Local … this investigation became public. He is due back in court on July 19, 2021. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageWallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… used to make $14,910 in questionable purchases, including gas, cigarettes, groceries and other personal items. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Village of Savona – Board Oversight (2015M-328)
… not segregate the financial duties of the Clerk-Treasurer or provide compensating controls. The Board did not … in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office are segregated properly, or provide sufficient mitigating controls when segregation of duties is not possible or practical. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/10/21/village-savona-board-oversight-2015m-328Town of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… referendum requirements. Set the salary or hourly wage of all officers and employees. Implement procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty … 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne Powell, by the … 2009. “Hiding the death of a loved one to steal pension benefits is not only shameful, it is crime," State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in … and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by … District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above law, including Volkmann who, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Premium Outlets and stole cash from barbecue and pancake breakfast fundraisers. Mason’s wife, Victoria … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Camden , Village of Greenwich and Village of Perry . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … supervisor’s wife was paid $4,186 as a town court recorder in 2013 with no board approval of her salary or record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Grants Best Practices
2020-boc-grants-best-practices.pdf
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a seven-member Board and its 2014 budgeted … card bills, left the Department’s funds subject to fraud, waste and abuse. The Board did not ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Court today on felony charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor … Thomas P. DiNapoli said, "I thank District Attorney Brooks Baker and Sheriff James Allard for bringing Mr. Harrian to … purchase claims, according to the audit and investigation. A second unnamed defendant was indicted for facilitating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… corrections officer and his wife were arrested Friday for allegedly giving false pay stubs to "boost" their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank, according to an investigation by State … York state corrections officer and his wife were arrested for allegedly giving false pay stubs to boost their family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loan