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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. This plea was a result of a joint … food deliveries, and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for two years, ending in August 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… Brady was working as a state employee when, on October 14, 2021, she submitted a request to NYSLRS for a loan against … had never arrived and requested a replacement. A stop payment was placed on the first loan check and Brady was sent … party had deposited the original check. Once the stop payment was placed on it, however, the bank recovered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… Attorney and State Police. “Gaylor Jr. betrayed his duty to his community by allegedly stealing funds meant to protect … Gaylor Jr., 41, of Olean, was charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, two counts of Forgery in the Second … Jr. allegedly used more than $50,000 of the funds to pay his personal credit card, most of which funded his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 220
… Unit 61, the annual minimum guarantee is pro-rated at $48.00 per pay period based on the length of service in a … OSC Action A list of employees who held positions in BU61 at any time during the fiscal year and the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/220-adjustment-pre-shift-briefing-1999-2000DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher … “The strong tax collections through the first two months of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for … year from final returns and extension requests. Year-to-date, consumption and use tax collections were $2.9 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsTown of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… estimate the amount of fund balance that will be available at year end. As a result, the Board has heavily relied on … estimate the amount of fund balance that will be available at year end. Appropriate only available fund balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… $140,703 in 2011. We found that for all 24 claims tested, department supervisors did not maintain a record of the … the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as to the City’s potential liability to third parties. Verify that department heads obtain the required verbal or written quotes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… that former Family Service Society (FSS) Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating … She pleaded guilty to falsifying business records in the first degree and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsCharlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… balance to be more than the 4 percent statutory limit, at 10.61 percent in 2007-08, 5.11 percent in 2008-09, 12.04 … the 2010-11 year, the fund balance was under the threshold at 3.95 percent. To reduce the unexpended surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… District Attorney James Ritts announced today that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing … System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take advantage of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … that claims are sufficiently documented and supported, are for legitimate district purposes, and are audited and … instead of 2 percent. The district treasurer was paid for leave time she was not entitled to which was valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… for personal benefit is not acceptable for any reason. I commend our members and the Comptroller’s Office for their … Fletcher informed the Town that he was eligible to receive health insurance buyouts from his employer because he … provided health insurance coverage in January 2018, he did not notify the town and obtained $14,071.59 in unlawful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insuranceMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program covers medically necessary prescription and non-prescription drugs. Drugs may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsTown of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… the Town’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010 through August 31, 2013. … to be maintained. Additionally, the Board has no policy for developing accurate budget estimates. Because the Board … in the general fund and 93 percent in the highway fund for the ensuing year’s appropriations. The Town comingled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217Pawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… that clearly defines the scope of the project, sources of funding, maximum cost projections, project budget, timeline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies … that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of … concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos Contracting Corporation, which Limnes disclosed to DOT. Matsos was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorState Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… paychecks after July 18. The notice informs employees of the following changes: Key Bank will only be required to … paychecks that are drawn on Fleet Bank if two forms of proper identification are provided. Fleet Bank branch … and reliable alternative to receiving a paycheck. Cashing of Paychecks The current State policy regarding when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… position and steal public money will be held accountable for their wrongdoing,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping to recoup this … the work Comptroller DiNapoli has done and continues to do for the citizens of Ulster County,” District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that … for such purposes to return them. The company detailed its new policy in a letter to DiNapoli’s office. As a result of … regarding the use of its products in executions. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executions