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DiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… pad his salary an additional $20,000 a year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 70, of South … lifestyle, including vacations in Myrtle Beach and New York City, fees for PayPal, Amazon and iTunes, and … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… a current fire commissioner, who pleaded guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing … only pleaded to official misconduct. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for working with my staff to bring this person to justice." Assistant District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County … accountable, rectify the financial losses incurred by the Village of Norwood, and assure the people of Norwood … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the Department of Labor’s … Department has developed weekly reports which are provided to and reviewed by upper management. These reports provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followDiNapoli: 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 and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
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
… up $235 million from November of last year. Collections for the month were also notably robust when compared to … November collections may have benefited from earlier shopping this year.” New York City’s estimated collections … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
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
… ordered to serve 50 hours of community service. Hand was also ordered to pay $34,000 in restitution. “Ms. Hand took … of her position as treasurer and thought she could get away with stealing from the school district to fund her … 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/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract … had a severe bedbug problem. We also identified $697,938 in unsupported and/or inappropriate expenses charged to the … fees and staff travel. We also found deficiencies in efforts by OMH program staff to follow up on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… Subject: SFS Imaging and Attachment Guidance; Record Retention for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: … record unless certified to dispose of the originals by the New York State Archives. Business Units must also comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… today issued the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of … DiNapoli’s office. “Cheon Park blatantly enriched himself to the tune of millions of dollars and deprived children with … plea today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Greater Flushing Area
The public health impacts of COVID-19 in the greater Flushing area were even more severe. Cumulative case and death rates in several of the area’s five ZIP codes were higher than in the borough and the City overall, as was the hospitalization rate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-15-2022.pdfDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… the nation's second-highest balance of undistributed child support collections (UDC), totaling approximately $59 million … Assistance (OTDA), which oversees New York's child support program, has made some improvements to the way funds … a number of problems that need correcting. "Child support payments are languishing in government coffers. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and … Key Findings At each of the ten sites we visited, foster home records lacked evidence that counties or VAs met certain critical foster home certification/approval and recertification requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… County in Binghamton, Concern for Independent Living on Long Island and Federation of Organizations in New York City. … by three of the six providers they inspected, and at four locations found damage to walls, chipped or peeling paint, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart was obligated to act as a responsible steward of these funds and to use them to better the lives of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field … and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from NYSLRS. Tier 2 Members The following rules apply … of member service credit. You must repay each outstanding loan in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. Loans are repaid through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… more than $7.5 million in duplicate claims to 2,244 doctors and other medical professionals who separately billed … on frequency limits being exceeded. Read the full report, including DOH’s response, Ambulatory Patient Groups … been taken to address system shortcomings. Read the full report, including DOH’s response, Medicaid Claims Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresOpinion 2003-7
… for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys for … projects. Town Law §277(4) provides that, before a town planning board may approve a subdivision plat containing … the subdivision plat must show, when required by the planning board, a park or parks suitably located for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7