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DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty … of federal program theft, for stealing from a school district that received federal funds. She was sentenced … thought she could get away with stealing from the school district to fund her personal shopping,” DiNapoli said. “She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsTown of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund … the year and did not require the Town Comptroller to present accurate and reliable financial information on a … estimates. Review sewer rent charges and revise them to generate sufficient revenues to pay the total costs needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Islip Terrace Fire District , Town of Minden and the Village of Owego . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the recording of certain financial activities and the Town’s fleet … The purpose of our audit was to review the recording of certain financial activities and the Towns fleet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199Town of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… October 7, 2013. Background The Town of Bolivar is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately … of Town grant funds. The CCDC overpaid itself $3,000. In addition, several contractors were not paid, or were … and project documentation, and ensure that the Town is in strict compliance with federal grant requirements. Recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353State Agencies Bulletin No. 1223
… Purpose To inform agencies of the tax related withholding requirements for 2013. … January 2013, employees receiving income in excess of $200,000 will be subject to an additional Medicare … New York City and Yonkers Withholding Allowance The value of one New York State, New York City and Yonkers Withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1223-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2013UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed physician-administered … January 2017 through December 2021. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the Medical/Surgical Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsImproper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Follow-Up)
… During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Report 2022-S-35 ). About the Program The … Plan, resulting in DOH-authorized periods of overlapping coverage. The Essential Plan should be the primary payer and … DOH-authorized overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage. The audit covered the period from January 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-planChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered the gap during an … with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… Malnutrition can result from the general deterioration of an individual’s health, inadequate treatment or neglect, … medical record, and that meet existing standards of professional practice. For the five-year period ended … medical record. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B19-7-1)
… million in 2018-19, and proposed a budget of $78.2 million for 2019-20. Key Findings Significant estimated revenues and … reasonable. The District’s audited financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2018 indicate that … budgeted expenditures in the $71.3 million adopted budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are not reasonable. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b19-7-1DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… to justice and for our continued partnership to fight public corruption." Harrian, 52, resigned his position and … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… degree, a class D felony, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was … of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she faces a … in cash, claiming she found it at her home and in a filing cabinet at work. Later investigation revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New … Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … case.” Scarborough’s federal convictions relate to his wrongful receipt of per diem payments from New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsOpinion 2000-9
… 84, 664 NYS2d 149, app dsmd 91 NY2d 921, 669 NYS2d 262, 1v den 92 NYS2d 802, 677 NYS2d 72). Although industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has not … agency's disabled clients," DiNapoli said. "The disregard for safe driving is troubling, both for the clients and the general public. Hundreds of thousands … The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities OPWDD has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsThe 80/20 Housing Program
… ratio. However, developers in New York City have opted to offer 15 percent of their designated low-income units to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… of Investigation (“FBI”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and George Beach, Superintendent, New York State Police, announced that ALBERT MELIN, the former … and other related frauds, have a devastating impact on public entities directly and the citizens they serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… corruption.” Met Council is a New York State not-for-profit organization that provides the poor and elderly in the … in this scheme. Prior to Rapfogel, Cohen was Met Council’s executive director. After resigning that top post, he served as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) that compares a voucher to a purchase order referenced on the voucher. Where applicable, matching also compares the voucher to receiving and inspection information. Matching is … in the Statewide Financial System SFS that compares a voucher to a purchase order referenced on the voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matching