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Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other municipalities. Key Findings Seventy of the 77 time sheets (approximately 91 percent) completed by the Clerk … approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time sheets totaling $5,559 that coincided with hours worked at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Opinion 92-6
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … clerk repairing highway equipment) -- Powers and Duties (checking accuracy of invoices prior to approval by town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6DiNapoli: 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, … pocketed more than $27,000 in property taxes and $8,000 of dog licensing and other fees. She covered her crimes by … over $35000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… Local law enforcement agencies are not always taking immediate action when notified that … convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. As a result, the state’s Registry is not always accurate and up-to-date. The registry provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… 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 fees paid … to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff …
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
… announced. “Public corruption corrodes people’s faith in government,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Ennis allegedly betrayed … Attorney Mills and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this case.” “We are grateful to the Office of the New York …
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
… which was prompted by a complaint to the Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany … local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating bank balances to the board. Her alleged crimes were unmasked … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… Thomas P DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address …
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 … pre-numbered duplicate receipts for all funds placed in her custody. Funds are not always deposited in a timely … Ensure the Central Treasurer issues pre-numbered receipts to the ECA clubs at the time funds are placed in her custody. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided … The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not … maintains custody of her signature stamp and that bank account signature cards comply with Library policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Heat and Hot Water Complaints
… of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of … collection of penalties as appropriate. Our audit covered heat and hot water complaints received during NYC Fiscal … well-maintained, which includes the provision of adequate heat and hot water. Insufficient heat can pose safety risks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the conviction and sentence of Graycelia Cizik, 64, a resident of Polk County, Florida. … retirees across our state who count on that money,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “We will protect taxpayer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… of staff to Assemblyman Peter Abbate,Jr., has been an advocate in the Asian American community in Brooklyn, going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationCity of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Mount Vernon (City) officials provided proper oversight of … Determine whether City of Mount Vernon City officials provided proper oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… to evaluate the District’s claims processing procedures and fund balance management for the period July 1, 2014 … is located in the Towns of Laurens, Morris, New Lisbon and Pittsfield in Otsego County. The District, which operates … Key Recommendations Ensure that BOCES’ claims for goods and services are audited and approved by someone other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check signings and online banking transactions were … the Board and District officials did not ensure check signings and banking transactions were secure. The … to affix her signature to checks without overseeing the check signing process; of the 364 checks reviewed, 353 checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “Ms. Johnson used village funds to finance her entertainment and … with my office to bring this individual to justice.” Johnson, 37, pleaded guilty in Steuben County Court to grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftOpinion 98-6
… county board member as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 802(1)(h), (2)(e), 803: A county … would not have a prohibited interest in a contract with a firm of which the supervisor's spouse is the sole proprietor … prior county board approval (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §§10, 23[2][f], 24[2][b]; cf . County Law, §408; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. … Retirement System by lying that she had never received a loan check,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my … October 14, 2021, she submitted a request to NYSLRS for a loan against her pension in the amount of $4,055. After she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… extra salary checks, paid for personal items and bought tools for use in her husband’s business. As treasurer, Stone … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pulteneyno2.pdf . … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us, or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds