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Newburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits

… the Chief of the Newburgh Fire Department, charging him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95,000 in pension … not entitled. VATTER, 57, of Walkill, New York, is charged with one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum … announced the indictment of MICHAEL J VATTER charging him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95000 in pension …

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case

… of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local … a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing with the State Comptroller. Records of Activity …

Overpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up) (2013-F-14)

We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,

Collection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up) (2013-F-2), 30-Day Response

We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, C

Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (2017-S-88)

To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance has adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer ...

Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (2020-S-35) 180-Day Response

To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program.

Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)

… the Town’s financial condition. The combined fund balance of the four main operating funds declined $144,719, from a $57,650 deficit balance at the end of 2014 to a $202,369 deficit balance of at the end of 2018. The Board has not adopted multiyear …

City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)

Determine whether the City of Hornell (City) Common Council (Council) provided sufficient oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan).

IX.3 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants

Annual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2021

This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2021. Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to present local officials with financial and operational challenges. In this report, we summarize these

DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce

… The New York metropolitan area ranks first among the top 10 metropolitan areas in the nation for number of …

Application for Police & Fire Retirement for Disability Incurred in Performance of Duty and ERS Members Covered Under Section 607-g and 89-v (RS6442)

For PFRS members to apply for a performance-of-duty disability retirement and for ERS members covered under sections 607-g or 89-v, use form RS6442.

Johnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)

… documentation to support collections. Monitor the status of cash advances and prepare reconciliations to ensure funds …

Greenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)

… did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or … Ensure the acceptable use policy clearly states what is acceptable for District computer use, is updated to … computer use and implement procedures to ensure compliance with the policy. Periodically review user access and disable …

Town of Van Etten - Procurement and Supervisor's Fiscal Oversight (2019M-111)

… cash. Key Findings Town officials purchased a fire truck for more than $300,000 without competitive bidding, and did not seek competition for goods that fell below the bid limits or for professional … oversight of the bookkeeper. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …

Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme

… has the greatest nonprofit sector in the country, this case reminds us that we must vigilantly protect it. I want to … Comptroller DiNapoli said, “This was a troubling and sad case of personal gain at the expense of important community … Gerard Matheson is the lead investigator assigned to the case. Supervising Investigator Michael Ward of the …

Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)

… and Salvage Facilities ( 2016-S-71 ). Background The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle … junk and salvage facilities and licensing of inspection stations. The Department is also responsible for issuing and …

Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …

Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)

… included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5 ). About the … regulations regarding the education of children with disabilities (Regulations). Generally, the Regulations … included in the initial audit report Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of …

Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)

… budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials … to fund operations. Key Recommendations Develop budgets with reasonable appropriation estimates, only appropriate … and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund balance limit. District …