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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a shortage of more than $14,000 that was collected from … but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … audit of the town was issued today and details how Metz deposited portions of the missing funds back into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestOpinion 90-40
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (right to vote as trustee and deputy … or inability of the mayor to attend a meeting of the board of trustees, may cast two votes, one in his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Opinion 2006-6
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Compensation (leave of absence) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §92(1): A town board may not grant a … as much or as little time off as they might wish under a schedule they controlled (see 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, pp 88, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… The Board did not designate an alternate signatory in the Treasurer’s absence. The Board did not enter into a … officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner through a wired connection. Key … signature at all times. Designate a Deputy Treasurer to sign checks and authorize electronic/wire transfers in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingMorris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… Background The Morris Central School District is located in the Towns of Laurens, Morris, New Lisbon and Pittsfield in Otsego County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251New York State Employees and Federal Funding – Federal Funding and New York
… The State workforce is funded through a variety of means, including state taxes, fees and federal funding. The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) projects 189,700 Full Time … 61.1% Agriculture and Markets, Department of 27 557 4.8% Alcoholic Beverage Control, Division of 0 398 0.0% Arts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-employees-and-federal-fundingDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… taxpayer dollars and prosecute those who misuse public funds.” The case is the latest joint investigation under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsCity of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… account for all non-payroll disbursements. Her failure to provide financial information or perform her duties … additional, potentially unnecessary, disbursements related to litigation. The former Comptroller and certain department … Adequate policies and procedures were developed or adopted to ensure claims were always properly authorized, for valid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163DiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… through many charitable and fundraising events held at her restaurant. Honoree IWen (Irene) Chu, chief of staff … Lam Low, director of the community engagement division at New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s office, … of New York City. She has held multiple positions at JP Morgan Chase and spent decades serving on multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationVillage of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to February 12, 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris … Key Findings The Board hired an accounting firm (Firm) to perform many of the Treasurer’s duties, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… Attorney’s Office. In April of 2019, the clerk was arrested for grand larceny in the third degree, falsifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Lisbon Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2016M-152)
Lisbon Central School District Cafeteria Cash Receipts 2016M152
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lisbon-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2016m-152Opinion 92-16
… -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an … agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16DiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … as Interim Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. The Fund’s current CIO Vicki … and alternative instruments. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County … from fraud.” “The New York State Retirement Fund is funded by the hard work of hundreds of thousands of public sector … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York … as a facilities manager for New York State Colleges at Cornell. He received monthly pension payments and chose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsOpinion 92-12
… ( id .; see also Klonowski v Department of Fire of City of Auburn , 58 NY2d 398, 461 NYS2d 756; Luisi v Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board and Mayor properly monitored the Village’s fiscal operations … comprising five elected Trustees, governs the Village and is responsible for the general management and control of the Village’s finances and operations. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Opinion 93-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … to respond to fire alarms does not alter the periods when, in fact, the volunteer is ordinarily expected to be at work. This is in reply to your letter concerning the accrual of credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16DiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to … The audit findings have been turned over to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota for review. DiNapoli made … For a copy of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/libraries/2014/wyandanch.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefits