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DiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration … guilty to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social Security payments that were issued to her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… and schedule were also to be publicly available. As the steward of New York’s natural resources and environment, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District … Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert money meant to protect his community for his own financial … for their own personal gain.” A joint investigation by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message that alleged criminal behavior among those entrusted in their position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police … found in the village’s records. A subsequent investigation by DiNapoli’s office and law enforcement determined that … from February 2017 to May 2023. At random intervals he put money back into the village’s accounts totaling $19,302. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 90-47
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal Expenses (reimbursement of private legal fees when town official sued both individually and officially) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Legal Expenses (recovery of private legal fees when sued both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were … The Allegany Engine Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Allegany, Cattaraugus County. The Company, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Town of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period … officials found that the old meters they tested failed to record 50-70 percent of water flows. By not replacing the old inaccurate meters, users with accurate meters have to pay higher rates for water to help subsidize residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192Volunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… in the City of North Tonawanda and was established in 1903 by a special act of the State Legislature, which was … subsequently amended in 1906. The Association is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors that elects the … the purpose of the payment, the benefits provided by the Board were well in excess of the $100 limit indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-taxCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… residents of the Town of Alden in Erie County, governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. The … evidence that nearly $64,000 in payments were authorized by the Department’s membership. The Treasurer did not perform … cash receipt records showing which tickets were sold and by whom each month. … Crittenden Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsCayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291)
… that was not for a legitimate business purpose and was not in compliance with the College’s acceptable use policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/14/cayuga-county-community-college-information-technology-2013m-291City of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… City has approximately 15,500 residents and is governed by an elected nine-member City Council. The Council created … association (DMA) is a not-for-profit entity governed by its own board of directors, which performs many District … exceeded the statutory limit for 11 of the past 13 years by a total of approximately $464,000 or an average of $42,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283State Agencies Bulletin No. 1494
… Employees, Incorporated (Deduction Code 209 ) is based on the employee's current grade or equated grade. … positions are not equated to salary grades the dues amount is determined by their salary rate. If the salary is less than or equal to the hiring rate of Grade 622 then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1494-organization-new-york-state-managementconfidential-employeesCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (2017M-94)
… schools, has approximately 1,400 students and is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. General fund budgeted … within the statutory limit but it was actually understated by more than $2.7 million because the Business Manager … District officials overestimated appropriations each year by an average of $4.6 million, or 16 percent. The employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-andSagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… (Board) appropriately managed the Sagaponack Common School District’s (District’s) fund balance. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53Village of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… through December 31, 2012. Background The Village of West Hampton Dunes is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of … when procuring professional services. … Village of West Hampton Dunes Financial Operations 2013M390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390Massena Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-21)
Massena Central School District Financial Condition 2016M21
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/massena-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-21Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… may be added to your credited service and used in your pension benefit calculation if your employer has chosen to … dividing your total unused, unpaid sick leave days by 260. Check with your employer to see if they offer this benefit. … retirement benefit calculation. For example, if your pension calculation will improve substantially with 20 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leave