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DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… including with the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation. In pleading guilty, O’Hara admitted that between … to Prattsville and the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation to fraudulently obtain $24,915 in grant proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two … each pleaded guilty to one count of felony grand larceny in the fourth degree. "This was a deliberate act to abuse the … Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. 6 for sentencing. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual financial reports, provide interim financial … these recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and that it is being spent in a fiscally … the maintenance and use of fund balance can help ensure funds are available to cover unanticipated expenditures or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… a month late. At the time of our test, one respondent’s photo had not been updated in almost a year. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa Dillon, 36, of Norwood, paid full restitution of $10,044 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… In 2016, DiNapoli launched a major review of the state's homeless shelter system. This review encompassed 200 … and vermin. The audit released today examined the state's efforts in addressing pervasive issues. "Auditors found … the 2017 Excellence in Accountability - Special Project Award presented by the National State Auditors Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it … prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about how the choices it makes … P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s decisions in the coming weeks and months will affect riders for years to come,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Transit Authority (Transit) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for … (estimated to cost $13.4 million). Key Findings The prime contractor for the Induction Loop project, Transit … so that staff does not sit idly and create an environment where employees report the fact that they are not actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… to 2020, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act - Dashboard
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-dashboardDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… Madison County District Attorney William Gabor and New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen today … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County District … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… by obtaining restitution and providing deterrence, pay for themselves many times over.” “This case serves as a … other reimbursements to increase his income. Volkmann will pay a total amount of restitution prior to sentencing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s process for compensation-related … formed for the purpose of providing housing services in the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with the rules and … Board approval. This occurred because the Board did not provide sufficient oversight of the Executive Director. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released eight county reports: Chautauqua [pdf] , Clinton [pdf] , Erie [pdf] , Jefferson [pdf] , Orleans … Counties. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … in our initial report. Key Finding OASAS officials have made progress in addressing the matters identified in … implemented, one was partially implemented, and one was not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… Historic federal pandemic relief funds, though being spent down, continued to boost New York’s … with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal Year … DiNapoli’s report: New York generated $18,388 per capita, ranking it third in per capita contribution to the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State … P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in … a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. Many states have already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergencies