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Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, of certain sex offenders. The Act applies to offenders who have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an … DiNapoli's investigation found that Snow was actively gambling during this time and that he used funds from … nearly $46000 in public funds much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos according to audits and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… dollars by using public funds for his pleasure and daily expenses,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. … 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/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” VanValkenburgh, a current fire commissioner, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… districts conduct mail/phone investigations for the New York City area, where the majority of these claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… 3 - Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims , Business Units may now use the Attachment … 3 - Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims , for further policy references. If a Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years prohibition … The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk who was fired for stealing court fines was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … the bulk of holiday spending is expected to be reflected in December collections, November collections may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a school district that received federal funds. She was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health ( … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & … for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara … of the special education system like Park to justice.” In July 2012, DiNapoli’s office issued an audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… accused of stealing funds from the Village of Norwood, a violation of her community’s trust and an abuse of her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria … the foster care program, including placing children in foster care settings, certifying and approving certain … requirements, thus increasing the risk of placing children in an unacceptable environment. The problems we identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before … and Fredia, 28, both of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of theft of government funds which … Stephanie Cowart failed the very people she was hired to assist by diverting public funds to her relatives through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… way funds are distributed, DiNapoli's auditors identified a number of problems that need correcting. "Child support … payments are languishing in government coffers. This is a persistent problem in New York that needs to be fixed," … including: providing clear and measurable guidance for what constitutes diligent efforts and measurable guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsOpinion 2003-7
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys for preliminary costs and feasibility … costs related to a capital improvement at a town park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7Opinion 2007-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Fund Transfers (referendum … Capital Reserve Fund (referendum requirements for transfer in counties) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for transfer of monies from capital reserve fund in county) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 6-c: With limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, … of Investigation (“FBI”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and George Beach, Superintendent, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… New Yorkers it was created to serve, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller … should act to ensure the supportive housing it oversees is safe and offers individuals access to the services they … full and independently as possible.” Since ESSHI’s launch, there have been 286 projects funded by OMH and other state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-well