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State Agencies Bulletin No. 734
… paycheck dated 6/13/07. OSC Actions After processing for Pay Period 7L (Administration), a row will be inserted into … Change Action Reason: Z11 (Update of Position Data) Earning Program ID: N31 Bargaining Unit: 31 Salary Plan: SES … Change Action Reason: Z11 (Update of Position Data) Earning Program ID: N61 Bargaining Unit: 61 Salary Plan: SEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/734-return-certain-arbitration-eligible-employees-bargaining-units-31-and-61Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oswego County … Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Oswego County DA Gregory Oakes … Altmar in Oswego County was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Selected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has established adequate controls over the following financial management functions: cash and grant … payroll, and financial planning and budgeting. The audit covers from April 1, 2010, through September 26, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was … the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jacqueline C. Romero, the Inspector General … States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced. From October 2017 through October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… System. Powell was a New York State pensioner, retired from the Department of Correction, who passed away in March 2009. “Hiding the death of a loved one to steal … integrity of our public pension system." “Those who steal from our state’s pension system do a disservice to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training instructors and make rules and … District to certify to the Department that its school bus drivers have successfully completed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… including Starbucks, Facebook and Airbnb. More recently, Amazon , JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Morgan Stanley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… the employment goals of people with a disability. Its mission is to assist individuals with a disability to achieve … of its services and ACCES-VR is meeting the goals of its mission. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Report 2018-S-27 ). About the Program The Public Service Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followIV.1 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… the preparation of financial statements prepared on both a budgetary and GAAP-basis of accounting, subject to … Preparation of Financial Statements The General Ledger is the basis for financial statement preparation. It consists … shall be made by agency, by program, and by fund type, where practicable. In addition, For Personal Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv1-overviewComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General Business Law §§ 340 and 341, also known as a violation of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in … District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above law, including Volkmann who, as the … thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in helping us bring justice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… payments for rides that never happened and billed multiple times for rides that did occur. In some instances, they … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… necessary. The Town has five funds which include the four main operating funds, which are the general fund town-wide … is funded primarily by sales tax and Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) revenues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3Auburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) Board and … The Board and AIDA officials did not properly approve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… and also manages all user accounts and permissions. Audit Summary The Town Board (Board) and officials did not develop … and adopt an IT contingency plan or breach notification policy, periodically test data backups or provide employees … use. Although the Town’s Computer and Internet Use Policy in the employee manual prohibits employees from using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… also guards against favoritism, extravagance and fraud, while allowing interested vendors a fair and equal … always solicit competition in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy, statutory requirements or good business … it was an inconvenience for them to adhere to the Town’s procurement policy. Officials’ general disregard for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… accepting, withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and … of thousands of dollars of his deceased father’s pension funds to which he was not entitled,” said DA Donnelly . “The … accepting withdrawing and spending nearly $80000 in funds from pension payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Report 2021-S-40 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively manage the … April 25, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63