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DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted … charges on Sept. 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeJordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… service fund over the past four years without using this money for debt payments. The Board has not adopted … to ensure they do not accumulate to excessive levels. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service …
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)
… was an increased risk that collections could have been lost or stolen. In addition, money not remitted in a timely …
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)
… September 6, 2016. Background The Town of Mentz is located in the central part of Cayuga County and has a population of …
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)
… oversight of the Company’s financial operations. As a result, there is significant risk that Company money could … Board did not: Adopt or enforce adequate bylaws. Review claim documentation for appropriateness and did not sign vouchers to approve claims for payment. Establish …
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-39Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… four years (2013-14 through 2016-17) without using this money for debt service payments. District officials did not … comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Endicott , Village of Hempstead , City of Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Endicott Village of Hempstead City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Overview – 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-nysEconomic 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.pdfTreasurer 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-report