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DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… by publicly-funded special education preschool program providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in … is a for-profit preschool that offers special education services to children aged three to five years old. During … $188,447 in unsupported charges, including $26,422 in telephone expenses that had no invoices or contracts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. United States District Judge Gary L. Sharpe … The charges were the result of an investigation by the Federal-State Anti-Corruption Task Force that includes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… The chief of the Minetto Volunteer Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by … and spend them appropriately. Far too often we find that without proper oversight in place, it can be easy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… scam against the city and its taxpayers." "Concealing the death of one's parent to steal from their pension … of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, Lola Martin was eligible for his Firemen's Pension … decades-long fraud was uncovered by an audit and investigation conducted by the New York State Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000New York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… New York City employment reached 4.55 million jobs in 2018, … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is experiencing its largest and longest job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsWestchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced that Guy Parisi, a … funds from a decedent’s estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. Parisi entered the plea in White …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… of the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs, for stealing money from Putnam County. Ms. Noel was arrested … New York State Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our findings.” “Public service should … also pay back a portion of her salary. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… works contracts in Monroe County. Rivera today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe … 341, also known as New York State's Donnelly Act. Based on what was stated on the record in today's court proceedings, it is expected that Rivera will be sentenced to five years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… The public corruption case arose out of a cooperative federal-state partnership between the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Attorney's Office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… made personal purchases and used gas, oil and other town supplies for his own use, totaling nearly $70,000, according … For a copy of the audit, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/erin.htm . Photos of some of … 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/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… hours were worked. But, for those who don’t, determining the number of days they’ve worked requires a different … 150 days of the start of the term and submit it to the secretary or clerk of the governing board within 30 days of … dates for the ROA if they need help figuring out what to do and when to do it. Completing the Record of Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security … "Defendant Gritman physically represented himself as his elderly father to steal funds from the SSA. His guilty plea … photographic evidence of his father holding a current ID card, Timothy Gritman sent investigators a picture of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C … by City of Tamarac and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida, and brought to Albany County to face these charges. … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… have been entitled to; those payments will be used to pay down Hoffman’s debt. “Mr. Hoffman attempted to game the … to report his public income, but chose not to. After an investigation conducted by DiNapoli’s office in conjunction … of unlawful retirement payments. In 2011, DiNapoli’s investigation of a double-dipping former Rome police officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedDiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… gigawatts of total electric generation, including both fossil fuel and renewable sources. Prior state efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goalsDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… New York City’s taxable sales grew by 18.1% in the first three quarters of the latest … 2023 at 15% higher than the same period a year ago. As national retail sales growth slows from its double-digit pace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… and (2) includes only items it has received and not paid for on a previous voucher. Business Units may encounter this … because Business Units should request that vendors invoice for goods or services that have been delivered. For example, assume a Business Unit wants to make a partial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrests of former state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David … Relyea and Rapasadi are also each being charged with criminal possession of stolen property. Rapasadi is charged with 28 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access to the program. The full op-ed is below: … these individuals depend on a variety of public benefits for income or to pay for health care, food or housing costs. … New York to sponsor their Athlete of the Month Program, where we highlight the achievements and character of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… found discrepancies in the Kartway bank accounts and an investigation was commenced. DiNapoli’s investigation determined that after 2020, Chris Emmons kept … office that go-kart track operations would be shut down permanently but never returned the $2,522 to the Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceeds