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Bus Driver Licensing
… Authority's bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The audit … Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation providing transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged theft of fuel from the Town of … by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his position by taking, for his own … my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. Williams' alleged acts have been brought to light and he will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… 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/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … of Buses (Transit Bus)—identified the potential damage to its transportation systems and developed plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… of falsifying business records in the first degree (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for extreme weather as an audit … $5 billion in damages to MTA assets, including serious damage to the Queens Midtown Tunnel, the Hugh L. Carey … on Sustainability — to help identify the potential for damage to their transportation systems. B&T officials said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Bus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30). … an estimated 8,400 passengers on a total of 38 days. In addition, the Safety and Training Division did not always … drivers. Key Finding MTA officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … about $20 million), there was inadequate documentation to justify the non-competitive methods used to award the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/09/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contracts-followFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the … He lined his pockets with Fire Department and Fire Council money to pay personal expenses, and then lied about it to … but, as he admitted, he proved himself unprincipled by his deceitful actions. For approximately four years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Fare Evasion
… (MTA) Bus Company (MTA Bus) reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of … In 2019, the MTA and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) combined their resources to introduce a task force to … Protection Task Force (Task Force) is made up of the NYPD, Transit (including EAGLE Teams), MTA Bridges and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Jan … that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain … of which starts from the in-service date, to ensure the vehicle is in good working order. Annual Service Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesSelected Performance Measures
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are … In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… approval of a request to remain on the original agency payroll while accepting a position in another agency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… of the State of New York and is returning the stolen funds. I would like to thank Assistant District Attorney Greg …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard … more than $1.4 million from his client’s estate. Now, a judge has ordered him to repay the estate and spend two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementUnexpected Delays and Events
… To determine if the Long Island Rail Road has plans to address unexpected delays or events, including addressing the needs of its passengers and reassessing and revising its plans … a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six MTA constituent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsSchool District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… providing adequate oversight over transportation functions to ensure the safe transportation of students. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five counts of offering a … fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his personal expenses. "Mr. Harrian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Report 2009-S-46). Background Our initial … on August 16, 2010, examined Medicaid payments for routine dental services, such as cleanings and oral evaluations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-follow