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DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his personal expenses. "Mr. Harrian allegedly abused his authority to deceive the residents he was supposed to serve," State Comptroller … 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/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… Todd K. Baxter announced today. The defendant, Elona Roberts, was arrested in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. … defendant is taking responsibility for this major theft from the taxpayers of the State of New York and is returning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… documentation and resolution of complaints. The final report can be found online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman … Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an … and partnership with United States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection Service, we uncovered Mr. Bayard’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Report 2009-S-46). Background Our initial … of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Payments for Excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… Authority (MTA) is the largest transit system in the nation, providing nearly 40 percent of the nation’s … bus, and commuter railroad services. The pandemic led to a dramatic drop in riders – and ridership revenue – for … service is especially critical to the economic health of New York City and its residents. More than half of City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mta2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
… 2024 Year In Review FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP … A look back at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-review2025 Year in Review
… of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025. 2025 Year In Review Download PDF Watch Video … of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2025-year-in-reviewOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe … whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts compliance with safety training requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesState Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
… View state audits issued in the last 60 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesPerformance Based Bus Safety Program
… as well as additional inspections of other areas such as driver compliance and bus maintenance each year. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/performance-based-bus-safety-programDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her … from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she could abuse her … for the Town of Marion Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59000 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionJasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas leak, roof collapse or flooding. Lockdown drills practice the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79Mahopac Central School District – Noninstructional Payroll (2020M-32)
… approved, supported and documented. Payments to the head bus driver were not always properly approved, calculated and … reduced overtime costs by $10,320 if it had used part-time bus monitors and drivers instead of bus mechanics. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/09/mahopac-central-school-district-noninstructional-payroll-2020m-32Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) takes adequate … motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and enforces its requirements. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2016 through October 3, 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawSelected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… directive) which states that “MTA Headquarters and each of its Constituent Agencies shall issue Agency-specific procedures consistent with this policy instruction for the recording and claiming of reimbursement for eligible employees travel and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesHarrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Determine whether the Board and District officials properly issued and accounted for debt issued for new bus acquisitions. Key Findings The … Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/harrisville-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-debt-busDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before … to from the state’s pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the pension system, its … home improvements and buy groceries. Walsh is due back in court on July 1. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… to identify and hold accountable officials who commit such crimes.” “Ms. Wormuth exploited her position and the faith of … in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would … “This case shows that when elected officials break the law, they will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fair