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Oversight of Kendra’s Law
… 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … to whether they’ll pursue renewal. If warranted, within 30 days prior to an order’s expiration, LGU staff may petition … slightly longer than 6 months to nearly 2½ years (198 days and 879 days, respectively). We found that most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Rising sales tax collections are very important for New York’s local governments. But …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… takes the theft of public funds and those from non-profits very seriously,” Cirencione said. “This is the second case we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… among other issues, invasive pests and diseases (including American foulbrood – a highly contagious and very destructive … had procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections, in support of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… from volunteer fire departments and first responders very seriously. We will continue to aggressively investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 … over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her father’s death to profit handsomely at the expense of New York’s retirement system and fuel an extravagant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose … data detailing inmate health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found … New Yorks prison population is decreasing but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… program requires care to conform to acceptable standards of quality and professional practice, but covers only … to support claims. It was not possible to perform all of the procedures the dentists billed in relation to the … 17, 2010, the dentists' two offices were open for a total of 19 hours. However, the dentists submitted claims for 198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… The former Town of Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his … James, and the New York State Police announced today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official … of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again. “William Tarby scammed town residents by abusing his position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… York State Police for their partnership and sending the message that those who attempt to steal pension benefits will … for their criminal actions.” “The theft of public funds is simply inexcusable. I applaud Comptroller DiNapoli … payments, totaling $54,047.43, were deposited into the bank account she had shared with White. White, 57, withdrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… not blind faith in Mr. Denardo. Thanks to the hard work of my office and District Attorney Carnright, this alleged … (class C felony), falsifying business records in the first degree (class E felony), money laundering in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… stolen from the Wallkill Fire District, leading to criminal charges by Ulster County District Attorney Holley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… aid. Two Town justices have jurisdiction over certain criminal and civil matters and motor vehicle and traffic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up) (2018-F-13) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f13-response.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Jan. 2016
… and Markets $5 million to Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District and $1.5 million to Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District for the Agricultural Industry … the Kosciuszko Bridge over Newtown Creek in New York City. Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-jan-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2016-S-30) The AIDS Institute has taken several steps to update its procedures to address problems with contractor … The AIDS Institute has taken several steps to update its procedures to address problems with contractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… with contract requirements. Department of Health (DOH): Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Healthcare … to state requirements. However, auditors identified 24 criminal history record check applicants whose determination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 97-16
… by counsel furnished pursuant to a plan of a bar association in the county as coordinated by an administrator. … All counsel assigned in accordance with a plan of a bar association conforming to the requirements of section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-360
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2026 Salary Increases for Judges, Justices and New York City … created the Special Commission on Judicial Compensation to examine, evaluate and make recommendations with respect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-360-april-2026-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240000 from the district State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theft