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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… Parisi and the New York State Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of … Parisi and the New York State Police announced that Jennifer Colucci a former tax collector for the town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… by DiNapoli’s office and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and … available since 1997. According to the Financial Research Corp., New York’s Direct Plan ranks number one for assets in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according … office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from January 2012 through May 2017. "Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced the arrest of Jennifer Jaeger, former Bemus … village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 38, of Bemus Point, allegedly wrote … degree, and official misconduct. Jaeger will be arraigned today in Chautauqua County Court in front of Judge David W. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… Comptroller’s website, as are several other webinars and a wide variety of user-friendly publications designed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… and turmoil in the financial markets, according to a report on the city’s FY 2023 financial plan released today … standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … suggests the city’s pension contributions will need to rise again to make up a shortfall of approximately 15.6% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly $24,000 in cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… not always possible – we will follow the paper trail, find what was stolen, and do our absolute very best to recover … to entities such as the Dunkirk School District. In March 2025, school district officials observed irregularities in … forensic audit revealed that from April 2022 to January 2025 Woods allegedly stole over $120k in cash payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her … Honorable Thomas A. Varlan in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie … “Thanks to my partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, we uncovered this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… ventures and pay for his own personal expenses,” said DA Donnelly. “I am grateful to my prosecutors for ensuring … investors will pay a heavy price for their crimes.” DA Donnelly said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly … Miller Place, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Westchester; Norwalk, Conn; Jupiter, FL; Redlands, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. “Fire district officials can benefit from … risk their lives protecting people and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of $50,000 to the village. “Too many public … to her husband and used village funds to date on Match.com. She was able to do so because village officials provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … totaled $3.3 billion, which was $1.2 billion less than last year. Collections for the month of June showed some … percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year according to State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… is the Almond town clerk in Allegany County. "Too often, my office’s investigators and auditors find officials who … funds as a personal piggybank,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4,788 in public funds for her … Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4788 in public funds for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfTown of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s procurement process for the period January 1, 2010 through August 28, 2013. … Town is governed by an elected seven-member Town Board. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted expenditures … the Board did not properly award two of these contracts − for public works projects and sidewalk replacement services − …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for … coverage. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the … included in our initial audit report UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York Overpayments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsImproper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program
… Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) administers the Empire Plan’s Hospital Program, which provides coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hospice. … expenses under the Cancer Program, including hospital services typically paid by Anthem. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/27/improper-payments-related-center-excellence-cancer-programDiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… and encouraging employers to practice inclusive hiring can help improve employment outcomes for people with a … and a tighter labor market that encouraged more inclusive hiring. State Policy Efforts New York State has taken several … the workforce and encourages businesses to adopt inclusive hiring practices. The initial goals of Employment First in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilitiesDiNapoli Releases 2025 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… filing deadline. Over 386,000 New Yorkers reside in these municipalities. Notably, three villages did not file in time … In September, his office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which … includes counties, towns, most cities and a few villages. List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress Municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-releases-2025-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-cities