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DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in restitution and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director … works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe … Dominick Zarrella. Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan leads the Criminal Justice Division. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… York State and Local Employees Retirement System. Powell was a New York State pensioner, retired from the Department … retirement system to ensure that no one is cheating it. When we identify fraud, we actively work with law enforcement … County Court Judge Peter A. Lynch, Cook was sentenced to parole with a deferred sentence of three to six years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… services for and supports the employment goals of people with a disability. Its mission is to assist … incomplete IPEs, and delays in an already complex process can deter participants from gaining employment, which … who requires one and contain sufficient detail. Develop a process to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedIV.1 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… of categories-of-service with separate appropriations for hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and emergency room, clinic, nursing home, other long-term care, managed care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv1-overviewSelected Financial Management Practices
… Gore Mountain Ski Centers, and the Olympic facilities in Lake Placid. In November 2012, it assumed management … of its facilities for local economic benefit of the community, and to minimize the costs of maintenance to the … of the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) and the Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Committee, a …
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 sentenced today to five years in prison and ordered to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… The two principles of Phinaliz Communications LLC, Philip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, … false and inflated reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale substance abuse and quality of life issues in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… across the state and country to protect the pension fund. My thanks to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly for her … “The state’s retirement system is built to support public employees who earned their pensions over years of hard work. … his death, pension deposits continued to be made into the checking account totaling $79,943. In June 2022, the …
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)
… (Honey Bees) (Report 2021-S-40 ). About the Program Wild and managed pollinators are critically important to the … they maintain, the county in which each of the colonies is located, current contact information of the individual(s) … prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period from January 2017 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix … 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of General Municipal Law. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, …
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 … for 14 PILOTs. Audit Summary The Board and AIDA officials did not properly approve and monitor projects. The Board and … or termination of PILOTs and other financial assistance when goals were not met. The Board and AIDA officials also …
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)
… financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department. The Town’s Management of Information Services … loss. Officials also have minimal assurance that in the event of a disruption or disaster (e.g., a ransomware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… make purchases in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and good business practices? Audit Period … fraud, while allowing interested vendors a fair and equal opportunity to compete. Whether using formal competitive … $131,000. Obtain the minimum number of required quotes for credit card purchases totaling approximately $21,000. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Town of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… Town Board (Board) effectively manage the general and highway fund balances? Audit Period December 31, 2021 – April … balance provides a cushion against unforeseen expenditures or revenue shortfalls, enabling town officials to continue … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63State Agencies Bulletin No. 899
… Payroll Bulletin Nos. 898 and 899 regarding the payment of Management Confidential (M/C) April 1, 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/899-april-2009-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsState Agencies Bulletin No. 898
… Payroll Bulletin Nos. 898 and 899 regarding the payment of Management Confidential (M/C) April 1, 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/898-april-1-2009-salary-and-longevity-increases-employees-designatedXII.10 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… to expenditures, such as: Lapsing and year-end procedures for payment processing Business Continuity Plan – Critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii10-overviewAdditional Benefit Information – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Pension payment options Disability benefits Death benefits For information about the above, please visit: Regional State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/additional-benefit-informationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… they failed to sufficiently act as the school’s audit liaison and no audit committee acted independently from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0