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Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury convicted him of 6 … including grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud in the first degree and four counts of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, related to his diversion of federal and state grant funds meant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating … tire sites and whether waste tire fee collections are being used consistent with the purposes defined in the Law. … Of the 187 non-compliant waste tire sites identified by DEC, nearly 44 million tires (99 percent) were abated at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that … other documentation to ensure that the claim represents a lawful charge against the local government or school … Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? (Original receipts should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… Total receipts through the first three quarters of state fiscal year 2015-16 totaled approximately $111.9 … according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total spending of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Procurement (Jefferson County) A review of 24 purchases totaling about $128,000 found that district … competition by obtaining oral or written quotes for 18 of those purchases (75 percent) totaling $81,500. District … also did not seek competition for services from five of the six professional service providers reviewed. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in … are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. This case is the latest investigation conducted … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… plea in October to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, and petit larceny. Bunn has already served … 2011, DiNapoli’s investigation of a double-dipping former Rome police officer resulted in the recovery of almost … 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/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsManagement of Invasive Species
… the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2017 … program; warning signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for implementing and maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking … Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget – Federal Fiscal Year 2018 or go to: … //osc.state.ny.us/reports/budget/2020/federal-budget-fiscal-year-2018.pdf View Interactive state-by-state comparison : or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnState Agencies Bulletin No. 289
… 09180 ONLY Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for Federated Community Campaigns (SEFA) … amount will require on-line entry. Effective Date(s) Payroll deductions for the 2002 campaign will begin in checks … The employee's signature is required to authorize the payroll deduction. Agency Processing Instructions Note: Only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/289-2002-sefa-campaign-agencies-participating-continuous-giving-pilotDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… committed by the defendants diverted critical taxpayer money that was intended to benefit elderly and-low-income … said, “The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens, using the money for their own … Hoffman served as the executive director of WCHA, a government-funded apartment complex for low-income senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Our fight against pension fraud has led to more than 20 arrests and $2.7 … My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and hold you responsible. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… between a public agency and a private sector entity that result in greater private sector participation in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… on dates, trip times, number of riders, addresses, cross street names, equipment codes, bus routes or subway station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… diligence and hard work of the State Comptroller’s Office in this complex financial investigation,” Columbia County … and auditors have uncovered several criminal schemes in Columbia County over the last several years. This is only … and our State Police investigators for their stellar work in exposing this fraud,” Acting New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadIX.6.B OSC Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… OSC BSAO approves the draw worksheets, which creates a deposit within SFS. On the following business day, funds are … the bank. OSC BSAO then matches the bank receipts to the deposit and payments. Once this matching is complete, the … transactions through the above-described billing and deposit process. This query includes fields such as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6b-osc-draw-proceduresXII.10.A Lapsing and Year-End Procedures for Payment Processing – XII. Expenditures
… Local Assistance, Community Projects, Capital Projects, Legislature and Judiciary, and Debt Service appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10a-lapsing-and-year-end-procedures-payment-processingDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… governments using financial indicators including year-end fund balance, cash position, short-term cash-flow borrowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… said. “Corporate accountability is a priority for our pension fund and, since the Citizens United ruling, we have … than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencySelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-follow