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DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary … thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire company's credit and debit cards to gamble at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the Counties of Cortland , Erie , Montgomery , Otsego , … on or after August 15, 2010, convicted individuals must install and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) on … The counties’ assigned program monitors were late in reporting 14 cases (in Erie and Wayne) out of 66 that did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… “Ms. Becker abused her position by taking funds paid to her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I … online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department. “The sentence in this case should be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District 2 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsWoodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… B includes our comments on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Administration (Cayuga County) The assessor did not properly administer select real property tax exemptions. Granted property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. Of the 99 property tax … or provide adequate fiscal oversight of the treasurer. As a result, district assets were not safeguarded. The board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSmithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… Board with bank reconciliations for review and there is no evidence that the Board reviews bank statements or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Arlington Fire District - Purchasing (2018M-43)
… of goods and services. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/15/arlington-fire-district-purchasing-2018m-43Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
Determine whether the Crown Point Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversaw the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/crown-point-fire-district-2024-29.pdfDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 and manageable … meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City is on solid financial footing with new labor agreements in … profits of $5.3 billion despite litigation costs and is on pace to exceed the city’s forecast for the year ($14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingNew York League for Early Learning, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background NYL is a New York-based not-for-profit organization authorized by … (SCIS) preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. … Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( 2012-S-64 ) Starting Point Services for Children: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/29/new-york-league-early-learning-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… found numerous cases of waste, abuse and in some cases criminal conduct. As a result of these findings and at the … related to these audits have resulted in 10 arrests, seven criminal convictions and the recovery of more than $5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesPsychotherapeutic Evaluational Programs, Inc. d.b.a. Parsons Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Psychotherapeutic Evaluational … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/psychotherapeutic-evaluational-programs-inc-dba-parsons-preschool-compliance-reimbursableDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. This is the fifth … today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyorkcom an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… amounts of data transmitted simultaneously. While 86.2% of New York households had access to broadband at speeds … broadband available were Allegany (23.4%), Cattaraugus (17.9%) and Hamilton (14.7%). Broadband Access While broadband … 831,316 103,056 12.4% Long Island 949,542 87,730 9.2% Major findings: In 2019, the share of households without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49)
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus per ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49.pdfHelping New York Families With the Cost of School Supplies: Is It Time to Go “Back to School” on Back-to-School?
Helping New York Families With the Cost of School Supplies: Is It Time to Go “Back to School” on Back-to-School?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0810snapshot.pdfHubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/hubbardsville-district.pdfForks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
Forks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-fire-2018-forks-district-3.pdf