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… Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State NYC Sectors Dashboard Update New York City Agency Services … in New York State (November 2024) Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC (December 2024) Education & … Oversight of Child Protective Services (January 2023) Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs (March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/focus-onFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out … is essential to the detection and prosecution of fraud against New York and Ulster County taxpayers. I thank … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… Dennis Churns and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. Forensic accounting was performed by Associate Forensic Auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes in seven categories …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… of potentially hazardous worn or damaged platform edges is particularly troubling. On the plus side, the MTA has been … to be done to address declining station conditions. It is up to the MTA to prioritize its limited resources to … and rating their condition from 1.0 to 5.0. Under 3.0 is considered in good repair and 3.0 and over are worn or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… County District Attorney D. Holley Carnright with third degree grand larceny, a class D felony. Harper is due back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… In some instances, temporary solutions are put in place if a project is not started. For mitigation measures, the … Strategy. However, four of the 30 security projects we reviewed were delayed because there were no Small Business … September 1, 2019 through July 21, 2022 were delayed by as much as 2 years beyond the required time frame. Transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State … this matter. We’re satisfied with the disposition as the Town of Ellery is going to be made whole and Ms. Thompson … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… To determine whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias … data for management decisions. We also determined whether NYPD officers receive sufficient training to enable them to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… October 2022, the city and state agreed to enhance mental health care with new dedicated units at psychiatric centers … up to the pandemic. However, when there are delays on Metro-North and Long Island Railroad they tend to be longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… were uncovered, and she has been brought to justice. This case should send a clear message that those who dishonor … Superintendent Steven G. James said. “The victims in this case are the people of New York who put their trust in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addison2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
… 2024 Year In Review FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP … of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-reviewProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Processing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits ( 2019-S-44 ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… from the fire association for his private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the money. Unfortunately, their hands–off approach led to serious problems. By partnering with the New York State … holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftTown of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… Determine whether the Town Board (Board) in the Town of Pharsalia (Town) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations, which allowed the former Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more … up their efforts to make sure that victims are getting the funds they deserve.” Restitution is court-ordered … payments to the victims who can be located and transfer unclaimed money to the undisbursed restitution account when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… died in 2003, with his wife collecting benefits until her death in 2006. Fitzpatrick, who had been acting as power of attorney before Sullivan’s death, failed to notify the retirement system of Sullivan’s … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Crime Major crime in Brooklyn (i.e., murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklyn