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DiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… the total funds that White illegally stole from the state pension system. White’s mother was a pensioner, vested in the … mother retired in 2000, she elected to receive her pension benefits in full until her death. When White’s mother died in … to NYSLRS and pension benefits continued to be made to an account that White jointly held with her mother. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue … our budget review issued in May 2019. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … would have included, among other things, the scheduled date for formal adoption of the budget. To date, City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3City of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all … are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10DiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal Justice, Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) pay Advanced Life Support (ALS) employees only the amounts to which they were entitled? … of a collective bargaining agreement. The District’s 13 ALS employees use a combination of sign-in sheets and a … all the time worked. In 2023, the District’s payroll for ALS employees totaled $328,847, which was 64 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsCounty of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… and timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – July 29, 2025 We extended our audit period to review certain Clerk … County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) within five days following the close of each month. During the period … fees totaling approximately $2.7 million averaged 69 days late from January 2024 through March 2025. The Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110Preferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Source Contracting (Report 2014-S - 77 ). Background New York State’s Preferred Source Program, established under … circumvented the competitive process. We found one private printing company, which partnered with a NYSID member agency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… Subject: Securing Confidential, Personal and Private Information Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that confidential personal, and private information (confidential information) … Operations (GFO), Chapter III, Section 8 – Confidential Personal, and Private Information . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the … to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also released four letter reports to the following BOCES: Capital Region [pdf] , Dutches [pdf] … Maximized buying volume and allowed districts to receive the lowest price for chocolate fat free milk … half pints in 2016-17, in places where it was not used to maximize buying volume. BOCES officials’ responses to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… audit of the Treasurer’s books and records, as required by law. Key Recommendations Strengthen the control environment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in a timely manner for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-overContract Submission System (CSS)
… New York State authorities must use the Contract Submission … the Authorizer’s Online Services account with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Online … of establishing a user account in Online Services with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssTown of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained … position by adopting realistic budgets, establishing a fund balance policy and developing long-term financial and … is located in Montgomery County and is governed by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101Town of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review highway department operations for … 1, 2016 through April 21, 2017. Background The Town of Colden is located in Erie County and has approximately … Town of Colden Highway Operations 2017M127 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the … to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15Yorktown Central School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2017M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with law and District policy and to determine whether payments for goods and services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/yorktown-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2017mPine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … State, distinct and separate from the Town of Southport in Chemung County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Town of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… uncorrected. The Justices did not ensure that vehicle and traffic violations were adjudicated and reported in a timely … any discrepancies. The Justices should review the Traffic Safety Law Enforcement and Disposition reports to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266