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DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… and protect by stealing over $100,000 in fire department funds for his own profit,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our … money he stole will be recovered.” Callanan said, “Public funds exist to serve the community, not to line the pockets … department’s debit card and it was declined due to lack of funds. Fire department officials then reported the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His … of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… The executive director of special education provider IncludED … Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and … for life from providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty plea shows that those who rip off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… P. Bruen. “Public corruption will not be tolerated in any form, and we thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Columbia … stealing $18,607 from the Village of Chatham by falsifying mileage vouchers and other reimbursements to increase his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villagePandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… and providing guidance and best practices to both its own staff at State-operated facilities and voluntary agencies … of OPWDD’s mission is providing a safe environment for all staff, people receiving services, and families served in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract … To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
… To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on Medicare Part C claims for recipients covered by Medicare … from May 2018 through April 2023. About the Program Under Medicare Part C, private insurance companies administer … To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on Medicare Part C claims for recipients covered by Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/medicaid-program-overpayments-medicare-part-c-claimsOversight of Public Water Systems
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period … or MCLs – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the Authority accepts credit card payments over the phone, online, and in person for other costs (e.g., unpaid … – that is, the people, processes, and technologies that store, process, or transmit cardholder data or sensitive … data, nor accounted for all of its systems that process or store credit card information. In addition, it had not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) officials … policies and procedures. Prior to establishing any new bank account, the Policy requires colleges to notify the … as to whether there are any concerns with establishing the new account. If not contacted within this time frame, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accountsCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… PBT and MFT, as required by relevant law and regulation. We found that, in general, the Department had systems and … MFT, as required by relevant law and regulation. However, we also found that the Department did not review … continued to be appropriate based on Department criteria. We also identified distributors that, despite Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… laboratory for analysis and to attempt to obtain a DNA profile. If a DNA profile is developed and meets specific requirements, it is … the contents of the kit and developing a CODIS-eligible profile, if possible; and reporting the results of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… has to stop to pay tolls. Instead, all motorists simply drive through any lane they choose. There are three ways to … the “best” front and rear images and sends them to the NY Customer Service Center system electronically, where they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followLead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has … ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected. The audit covers the … To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs DMNA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesMitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … middle-income families. The New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) – the nation’s … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of all rent registration records, ORA responds to owner and tenant applications, inquiries, and complaints … are found to be in violation, they could face fines of at least $1,000 for each first non-compliance offense and at least $2,000 for each first harassment offense. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-357
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2025 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2025 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-357-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsArkport Hose Company No. 1, Inc. – Treasurer (2026M-1)
Did the Arkport Hose Company No 1 Inc Company Treasurer properly deposit disburse record and report Company funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/arkport-hose-company-no-1-inc-treasurer-2026m-1City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… for debt service and appropriations for health insurance and Social Security and Medicare taxes that may not … using unsupported allocation methods. The proposed budget does not appropriate enough money for contingencies in the … another four will expire at the end of 2020-21. The CBAs cover the salaries and wages of approximately 100 City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5