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DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… forged signatures of officials and had village officials sign blank checks which she then cashed. Additionally, Jaeger … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. … She is due back in court on February 2, 2021. The arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the … and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown former clerk of the Town of Potter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000City of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… whether payments to certain City officers and employees for unused leave accruals were authorized and accurately … to 10 individuals appear inconsistent with the City’s code of ordinances (City Code) and/or collective bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68DiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… larceny, a misdemeanor, and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of three years’ probation plus one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public …
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. … in payments totaling more than $10.6 million to two contractors. The Town also failed to properly monitor the … clearly communicate the quantity and nature of the work to be performed and the criteria used to award the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… used village funds to date on Match.com. She was able to do so because village officials provided no oversight of her fiscal activities. The audit prompted the village to tighten its fiscal controls. Johnson was fired in 2013 and … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Report 2017-S-66 ). About the Program Opioid treatment programs (Treatment Programs) provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… Fire Chiefs Association and Third Assistant Chief of Highland Hose Company No. 1. “County Executive Hein …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… in the First Degree for allegedly stealing $1,711 in cash from the HPG’s Annual Fourth of July festival and earmarked … for the city’s Business Improvement District, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New … but depositing at least $1,711 into her personal bank account. Stevens worked at HPG from 2014 to 2018, and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, … annually," said DiNapoli. "Across New York, my audits have revealed infrastructure problems, poor budget practices … loss as an issue and estimated that fixes could yield as much as $2.2 million in savings. More often than not, water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… ) Chuck Trimbach ( [email protected] ) Christian Brass ( [email protected] ) Various State statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… officials with weekly releases planned throughout October in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, … The trainings include: Cybersecurity Foundations, released Oct. 3. Software Management, released Oct. 12. Multifactor Authentication, released Oct. 17. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued … United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her … the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, we uncovered this fraud, and Ms. Schwinzer has now …
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
… District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Syosset man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in … District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced a Syosset man was sentenced today to up to tenandahalf years in prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… New York state is failing to promote and increase use of a key system designed to assist people with disabilities find employment services, according to an … have fallen short. Better management and collaboration can help expand the system’s use and help people overcome the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to $101.1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 … “Higher revenues in Fiscal Year 2022 allowed the city to build reserves and other budgetary cushions, but many of the … city should continue to identify areas for savings, track how its services are delivered amid changing staffing levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement
… To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a national drug rebate agreement (NDRA). … most of the manufacturer’s drugs. Manufacturers then pay states rebates on those drugs for which Medicaid payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/23/medicaid-program-improper-payments-drugs-without-federal-drug-rebate-agreementDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which are considered a best practice in reducing greenhouse gas … clarifying how the Fund reviews companies’ preparedness for the transition to a low-carbon economy, and delineating … investment opportunities for the Fund. In 2019, DiNapoli released a Climate Action Plan , a multi-faceted strategy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to … for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents and loved ones to take advantage of this opportunity … program and deduct up to $5,000 from their state taxable income, while married couples filing jointly can deduct up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… the use of force, fraud or coercion to make someone engage in commercial sex or other forms of forced labor. OTDA’s … Delays With Referrals and Confirmations Delays in critical services or benefits can lead survivors to be … to October 2023, OTDA and DCJS confirmed 1,384 survivors in about 5.2 days and referred 64% to social services offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-trafficking