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East 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)
… 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not … records. Ensure the Treasurer maintains custody of her signature stamp and that bank account signature cards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former New York State Department of Education employee, … State Comptroller DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former New York State Department of Education employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkOpinion 89-60
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), (c): Although a building inspector engaged in the private business of … receipt of your letter concerning the propriety of a town building inspector also engaging in the business of providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… County, Florida. Cizik pleaded guilty on January 21, 2015 to a one-count Indictment charging her with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony. Today, she was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison by Supreme Court Judge Roger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionReporting Regulation for Elected or Appointed Officials
… appointed official shall include the start and end time of each activity performed. The elected or appointed official … attending an employer sponsored event or meeting with or responding to members of the public on matters of … service in that title. (b) Completion of the standard work day and reporting resolution. In addition to the reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulation-elected-or-appointed-officialsDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… in celebration of Lunar New Year on Thurs., Jan. 30 in Brooklyn, New York. Photos of the event, including the … years old. In 2004 Maggie opened Park Asia in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Maggie is an active supporter of the local … has been an advocate in the Asian American community in Brooklyn, going back to her work as a journalist for one of …
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)
… her duties resulted in the untimely payment of claims and litigation. As a result, the City’s reputation with its … potentially unnecessary, disbursements related to litigation. The former Comptroller and certain department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded … of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the third degree (a class D felony) in front of Steuben … with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Stone confessed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsMorris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims processing procedures and … who approves all District claims, audited payments to the BOCES itself. The Treasurer does not directly supervise the application of her signature on checks. Certain reserves had significant …
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)
… were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While the bank transactions we reviewed were appropriate, the Board and … and banking transactions were secure. The District Treasurer (Treasurer) allowed employees to affix her … banking agreement with a bank that maintains six District accounts. District officials did not conduct online banking …
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 Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for … office recommended more than a dozen steps the village of Old Field needed to take to strengthen its fiscal controls. … the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsOpinion 2008-1
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (gifts to school district) -- Exceptions (contracts with … foundation that raises money and makes gifts to the school district. The school board member, however, … in school board discussions or decisions relating to gifts from, or other matters involving, the not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … these scams and protect the retirement system. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on this case." … with a deceased parent’s pension is truly appalling,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Through our Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingOpinion 94-13
… engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): Subject to any applicable collective bargaining or … compliance with the employment restriction of section 207-a(6) by requiring disabled firefighters to certify … firefighters receiving payments pursuant to section 207-a(2) of the General Municipal Law to certify periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… the oversight of the Firm and the billing of real property taxes and water and sewer services. The Treasurer was unable … to perform her discretionary duties and provides details on the work to be produced including deadlines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Lisbon Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2016M-152)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cafeteria cash receipts … not perform an independent reconciliation of cash sales to deposits or review the work of those who performed … (POS) system that she did not need to fulfill her job responsibilities. Key Recommendations Adopt detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lisbon-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2016m-152DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 … and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today … entitled to,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigators and Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney, he is being … to work with law enforcement agencies across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… week of July 30 after six years of service. "My thanks go to Vicki Fuller, during whose tenure the Fund has reached a … our target rate," DiNapoli said. "The Fund is fortunate to have Anastasia Titarchuk, who brings a wealth of experience to the position and has proven her skill and knowledge over her years as our Deputy CIO. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund