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DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and … with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police, we were able to bring this public official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… records that she had declined the coverage in order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for … addition, Carhart cost the town another $30,000 by failing to pay her actual health insurance premiums and leaving the town to pay the bill. “Ms. Carhart hoodwinked Geddes town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleTown of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … including her own, which totaled $950 and is included in the $4,134. Furthermore, the Clerk discarded tax stubs … apparent duplicate payments for tax bills resulting in overpayments totaling approximately $2,600 that have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third … with the Pulaski Police Department and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes after town officials … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a $15 million interest-free loan and securing grants to fund 27 percent of project costs. In addition, city officials withheld payments to contractors to recover some of the $3.1 million in additional costs that were due to project delays. Incorporated Village of Garden City – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Examples – Article 14 Benefits
… not be reduced. However, the member could instead choose to begin receiving the benefit as early as age 55 with a … percent for each of the 5 years the benefit begins prior to his or her early retirement age of 60). Example: A member … not be reduced. However, the member could instead choose to begin receiving the benefit as early as age 55 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… $35,000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, … gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementMasonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… protected because the Treasurer used her personal computer to maintain District financial records and perform online … all District records from her own personal computer to the District computer. District officials agreed with our … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other … by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time … Town’s response. … Town of Clayton Justice Court Time and Attendance 2017M286 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Inspector General
… New Yorkers need assurances that the Office is guided by the highest ethical standards and principles in the … staff. Fax 518-408-3931 Mailing Address Office of the State Comptroller Office of the Inspector General, 10th Floor … office until the end of the term of the State Comptroller by whom he or she was appointed and until his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringOpinion 92-6
… -- Powers and Duties (checking accuracy of invoices prior to approval by town officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … General Municipal Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's spouse. You ask whether a clerk in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Opinion 97 - 12
… engineer who appears before the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording … be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or to come before, the … in matters before the planning board. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State message delivered by Gov. Kathy Hochul set forth … “We are now entering the third year of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on our health and economy. As the nation … but the economy remains uneven, and inflation is still too high. To prepare for future risks and uncertainties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressEast Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipt process over ECA funds … Ensure the Central Treasurer issues pre-numbered receipts to the ECA clubs at the time funds are placed in her custody. … 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-activitiesDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court … reported applicable court transactions to the state Department of Motor Vehicles and prepared monthly Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the village, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … important to public trust to know that their hard earned money is not being squandered. We will work to ensure that … strong message that we will not tolerate dishonest actions by those who use their position at the expense of the public” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of more … from the fire department over several years, following an investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … partnership with my office in bringing Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of Bolivar’s Police Department, along …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126