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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to … accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the Frewsburg Central School District, for stealing nearly $7,000 in funds raised … 27, stole $6,982 in cash from the Frewsburg Central School District’s extra-classroom activities account and … by substituting the stolen funds with checks from the school district retirees’ health insurance account, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… planned and monitored the project by establishing a sound process for overseeing project activities that included daily … lines; concrete inspection and testing results, including core samples and composition; and work progress through … Check Signing (Nassau County) The village’s check signing process does not comply with village policy and the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Monterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The Company, located in the Town of Orange in … 40 members. The Company is governed by its Constitution and bylaws. The officers of the Company are a seven-member … purchases, paid bills, wrote checks, and made ATM cash withdrawals for personal purposes with no oversight. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerk’s financial management practices from January 1, 2009, to May 25, 2012. Background The Town of Otto is a rural … receipts totaling $20,789 for 2011 and $4,600 from January to May 2012. Key Findings Internal controls over the Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Former Potsdam Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 … the cost,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on … resolution,” St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain said. According to DiNapoli’s audit, Guyette …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42DiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, for allegedly stealing $440,351 from the Chamber. “Instead of … County DA Pearson and State Police Superintendent James for their partnership in rooting out the misuse of public … gain.” Shults’ actions first came to light when she attempted to purchase a $160,000 home with Chamber of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… separation payments to certain District employees in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts or … totaling $38,477 that were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, … separation payments and benefits. Review language in current CBAs and employment contracts, and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… Kristyna Mills and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. “Public corruption corrodes … Ennis was charged before Judge Mary Doheny in Watertown City Court with Grand Larceny in the third degree, Corrupting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message … in the second degree. She is due back in court on Nov. 26. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Enforce the … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Opinion 92-29
… (applicability of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy police commissioner); (salary of … (applicability of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy commissioner); (salary of individual … the head of the police department, an individual appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner is entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… $1,711 in cash from the HPG’s Annual Fourth of July festival and earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement … records by claiming that she distributed additional festival cash to local charities, but depositing at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthEast Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… Treasurer should sign and date the receipt and provide a copy to the faculty advisor. Ensure that all receipts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesOpinion 2006-6
… a schedule they controlled (see 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, pp 88, 450; 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, pp 16, 148). (43 NY2d at 619, 403 NYS2d at 204). 2 We believe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… back on crime, and investing in high quality health care, education, and infrastructure, are the same priorities … high. To prepare for future risks and uncertainties, rainy day reserve targets should be met, spending plans should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… initiated by business office staff were not included on the warrants or audited by the Board. Of the 76 claims we … stamp and that bank account signature cards comply with Library policy. Establish and maintain a list of authorized credit card users. Library officials disagreed with certain aspects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… continued partnership in rooting out public corruption.” Press Release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialOpinion 90-28
… board member is prohibited from receiving or agreeing to receive compensation for engineering services performed in … et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28