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Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… from the Watershed Operating account at the Saratoga Race Course, Foxwoods MGM, Harrah’s and Turning Stone casinos. The … of Taxation and Finance for their hard work through the course of a lengthy investigation and trial.” “State grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social … five years of probation. Zielinski had been sought by police after he failed to appear at his initial sentencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative ( 2022-S-22 ). About the Program Established in 2016, the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) is part of the Executive’s … comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative-followMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… approximately 491 employment service providers can sign up to be included in NYESS. NYESS is also an employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followTown of Brant – Justice Court (2014M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Justices’ records and reports … 1, 2012 through April 25, 2014. Background The Town of Brant is located in Erie County and is governed by an … The purpose of our audit was to review the Justices records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/22/town-brant-justice-court-2014m-180Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits
… beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of … after your retirement date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law, we must process your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionOpinion 91-21
… and render such commission payable to the estate" ( in re Hammersdorf's Will , 125 NYS2d 276, at 277, n.o.r.; see also, in re Fewer's Estate , 177 Misc 788, 31 NYS2d 810; Matter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 89-26
… LAW, §811: A fire district is authorized to promulgate a form of annual statement of financial disclosure for its officers and … resolution either: (i) promulgating its own form of annual statement of financial disclosure which is designed to assure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26DiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of Mark Woods, the former longtime treasurer of the … authorities, leading to the investigation, indictment, and arrest of Mr. Woods,” said Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz . As … and District Attorney resulted in the indictment and arrest of the former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityResponse to Human Trafficking
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability … and Local Districts of Social Services (Local Districts) to ensure adequate services are being provided to victims of … To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… take place. If convicted on all charges, he faces up to 37 years in prison. “The crimes Mr. Scarborough is … above the law, no matter how powerful or well-connected. I also want to thank Comptroller DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 2004-1
… irrespective of whether the services involve an ambulance. You ask whether the prohibition against the imposition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1DiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released three audits of supportive housing providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortTown of Virgil – Justice Court Operations (2015M-77)
… the internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through January 27, 2015. … by an elected five-member Town Board, which is responsible for the general oversight of the Town’s financial activities, … the internal controls over the Courts financial activity for the period January 1 2013 through January 27 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/town-virgil-justice-court-operations-2015m-77Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… money. Key Findings The Justices did not ensure that all bank accounts were reconciled each month. During the audit … to the case files. Key Recommendations Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and promptly … liabilities and comparing this listing with the reconciled bank balance and money on hand. Follow up on all bail money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Town of Hampton – Justice Court Operations (2013M-305)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s financial … The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Courts financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/01/10/town-hampton-justice-court-operations-2013m-305Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – New Career Plan
… beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of … after your retirement date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law, we must process your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Regional State Park Police Plan
… beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of … after your retirement date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law, we must process your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of … after your retirement date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law we must process your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election