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Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The requirement for prior approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of a contract involving consideration other than the payment of money, oftentimes referred to as a “revenue contract”, is … The requirement for prior approval by the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, Richard A. Lobur, a fire department member, admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit … to theft of government money and agreed to pay $39,182.92 in restitution. The matter was referred to the Erie County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… of conning a board member into signing blank checks which he later cashed for personal use. He was arraigned this morning in Shawangunk Town Court. “This … district literally gave Mr. Denardo blank checks which he used to support his lifestyle instead of the taxpayers he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Authority. Calendar: Securities Coordinating Committee (SCC) Forward Issuance Bond Calendar Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… in public funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she … audit report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pulteneyno2.pdf . … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us, or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… of Lancaster, S.C., was arraigned in Warren County by Judge Michael Muller and is due back in Luzerne Town Court on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in … “I thank District Attorney Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with my office to hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… to serious problems. By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes, we … 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. was sentenced before Judge Colin O’Donnell in Nassau County Court. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… approximately $148,672, which could have been used to reduce real property taxes or for other purposes, was … based on realistic estimates that include amounts intended to fund reserves and develop and adopt comprehensive … and capital plans. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateJordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… The Jordan-Elbridge Central School District is located in the Towns of Brutus and Sennett in Cayuga County and the Towns of Camillus, Elbridge, Lysander, Skaneateles and Van Buren in Onondaga County. The District, which has approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/jordan-elbridge-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementTown of Rodman – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-85)
… by preparing a list of liabilities and comparing it to reconciled bank balances and money on hand. As a result, … money not remitted in a timely manner remained unavailable to fund Town and Jefferson County (County) operations. The … required time frames. Remit real property tax collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) or County Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-rodman-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-85Town of Berkshire – Justice Court Operations (2016M-425)
… current Justice did not record new cases in the accounting software. The current Justice did not always deposit money in … Obtain training related to DMV reports and the accounting software, particularly related to recording cases in the accounting software. Deposit all money collected in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-berkshire-justice-court-operations-2016m-425Town of Mentz – Board Oversight (2016M-403)
… of Town officials or employees who received or disbursed money. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a multiyear … of all Town officers and employees who receive or disburse money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-mentz-board-oversight-2016m-403Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… or enforce adequate bylaws. Review claim documentation for appropriateness and did not sign vouchers to approve claims for payment. Establish adequate controls to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… financial management. The former Director/Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, New … New York State Police today announced the arrest of MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of Michael Klein the former treasurer of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, Postal Inspector in Charge, Postal … announced the arrest of BAKARE DOUKOURE, SANNEH TUNKARA, and LASSANA SYLLA on mail fraud and identity theft charges arising out of their scheme to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateEconomic and Policy Insights: Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine household unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemic.pdfHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… for extortion and making a false statement, announced State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States … and betrayed the taxpayers she was elected to serve,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “I hope this … FBI, the Attorney General of New York, and the New York State Comptroller to identify and hold accountable officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prison