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Gingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… forfeiture by June 18. They also will receive five years of probation. The couple used the stolen funds to landscape … Benz and a Porsche, get gifts for relatives, pay a life insurance premium and purchase other luxuries. They … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my staff in partnership with District Attorney Michael E. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Wyoming County District Attorney Donald G. O’Geen. Conaway was sentenced to a one year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyHamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through December 23, 2014. … did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andTown of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… the firm. Key Recommendations The audit report includes 16 recommendations to Town officials. Town officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Central Valley School District , Cornwall Central School District , Cuba-Rushford Central School District , DeRuyter Central School District … today announced his office completed audits of the Central Valley School District Cornwall CSD CubaRushford CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District … covered Geer’s SRO duties was approximately $6,866.84. “Joseph Geer was entrusted by the people of his community to … US Attorney Trini E Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer 40 of Caledonia NY pleaded guilty before Chief US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… To provide information to agencies on the use of Deduction Code 433, Unemployment Insurance Owed. This bulletin … involuntary payroll deduction may be initiated. Deduction Code 433, Unemployment Insurance Owed, is used for this purpose. This code can only be used by an agency when its use is authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… of community service and agreed to a consent order to reduce his pension benefits. “Karam took vital funds meant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… organizations that serve and employ the blind, severely disabled, and veterans. The intent of the Program is to … opportunities for these groups. The Office of General Services (OGS) is the State’s central procurement agency and … preferred sources. The New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) is the facilitating agency designated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followFood Metrics Implementation
… State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision makers … businesses through the purchase of New York State food products, defined as products that are grown, harvested, produced, or processed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Non-Contributory Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planAltona Fire District – Claims Auditing (2016M-162)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Altona in Clinton County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/01/altona-fire-district-claims-auditing-2016m-162Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… 2015 through December 31, 2016. Background The Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is located in the … Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialOpinion 2002-4
… the town highway department to dredge a navigable channel located within the town. You indicate that the banks of the … the town highway department to dredge a navigable channel located within the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4DiNapoli: Western Regional OTB Must Strengthen Financial Operations and Oversight
… $6.7 million to participating governments, over $3 million (31%) less than the previous calendar year. … other law firms for general counsel duties and work on a lawsuit without receiving any board approval for their … to participating local governments to increase in 2025, largely as a result of changes to state tax law. Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-western-regional-otb-must-strengthen-financial-operations-and-oversightFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… bring to justice public servants who abuse public trust." NYSP Superintendent George P. Beach II said: "I want to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was … fraud and abuse, and protect the state’s Medicaid program. I thank District Attorney Carney and Sheriff Dagostino and … from a program meant to support vulnerable people in need,” Carney said. “By billing Medicaid for transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeOpinion 89-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES - Municipal Nursing Homes (participation … competitive bidding when they purchase goods, supplies and services under joint contracts and arrangements entered into pursuant to Public Health Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report . “IDAs were created to help grow local … encouraging improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development … 2021 according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis annual report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… Retired Suffolk County Police Det. Sergeant Terrance Hoffman will repay the … confession of judgment for the full restitution in Nassau County District Court Part 9P for his conviction of the crime … from the system and our retirees. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and her office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentenced