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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme

… of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to 2 to 6 years in prison; Wills was also ordered to pay nearly $33,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine. The sentencing followed an eleven-day trial in … a $750 Louis Vuitton handbag. Prosecutors also detailed how Wills used $21,000 in State grant funds for personal and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-ruben

Former President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000

… checks and balances and internal controls to guard public funds." U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: "As he … embezzlement theft concerning a program receiving federal funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000

Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds

… egregious," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "I thank Westchester District Attorney Scarpino and the … was able to shed light on this misuse of public funds." "I want to thank Westchester District Attorney Anthony … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fire

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1659

… after December 31, 2017 through December 21, 2025. As a result, the cost of moving expenses must now be included in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1659-tax-withholding-moving-expenses-tax-year-2018

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits

… pension system, and they will be charged accordingly. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for our successful … Attorney General Schneiderman . "Comptroller DiNapoli and I will continue working together to root out pension system … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pension

DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in … before the public good. I thank United States Attorney Richard Hartunian, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-counts

DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections

… government. The bottom line is that we must change the old ways of raising money in Albany. It’s time for New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-elections

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits

… in restitution and a judgment in the amount of $103,092.24 for stealing over $148,000 in New York state pension … she has been convicted and will now be held accountable for the $148,000 she stole.” “When individuals steal from New … dollars, root out pension fraud and hold those responsible for it accountable.” Kanas concealed her father’s passing in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pension

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds

… Fourth Degree Grand Larceny. Each must repay one-third of what was stolen. The sentencing took place in Rensselaer … theft from the city during the four- year period. Capuano is due in court for sentencing May 21. The Joint Task Force … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrap

State Agencies Bulletin No. 421

… Other Amount) for employees who receive a location pay amount other than $1,200. Affected Employees Employees … County are eligible for varying amounts of location pay per agency agreements with the employees' unions. OSC … edit minimums and maximums to the system for Additional Pay earnings to aid in data entry and to increase the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/421-new-earnings-code-location-pay

DiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance

… which matches small dollar contributions with public funds. A similar campaign finance program is already being … state senator or state assemblymember to access matching funds based on those individual, small-dollar donations from … and proceeds from a tax check-off, contributions, and unclaimed funds. We hope this nonpartisan program will be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-finance

Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles

… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and … as supervisory and maintenance functions. The estimated value of the vehicles was $150 million, with, according to … were done late or not at all. Furthermore, vehicles that do not receive recommended maintenance may invalidate the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles

DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities

… governments using financial indicators including year-end fund balance, cash position, short-term cash-flow borrowing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-cities

Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits

… guilty before Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme Court. As part of her plea, the defendant signed a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nys

DiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits

… The audit findings have been turned over to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota for review. DiNapoli made …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefits

DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff

… State Education Department (SED) regulations, according to a new report issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eighteen of 20 districts (90%) either did not offer mental health … and symptoms early on,” DiNapoli said. “Failure to do so can have devastating consequences for students, staff, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staff

DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards

… and Terry Harris, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General (ED OIG), Eastern Region, announced … “Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray not only abused their positions of trust for personal gain, but did so at the expense of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecards

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… annual budgets, or board meeting minutes as required. Hancock Central School District – Non-Resident Student … physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the district’s network. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, auditors found that 235 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits