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DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateOpinion 92-26
… Elections (liability for expenses of) COUNTY LAW, §361-a; ELECTION LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of a … the amounts charged back need not appear in a city, town or village budget, but must be added to the next succeeding city, town or village property tax levy. 1987 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… today on a 22-count indictment for using his position to pocket more than $500,000, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Mr. Decker’s brazen … scheme diverted more than half a million dollars meant to protect and improve Lake George for its residents, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the … 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and pay $239,622 restitution. His three-year scam was initially revealed in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the … added, “We continue to work closely with the Office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to weed out those who would steal … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Westchester County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert. When sentenced, Gregg … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Richard P. Donoghue, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… involved from the Comptroller’s Office, Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York State Police. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly … deceased mother, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, South Carolina Seventh Circuit Solicitor Barry J. Barnette and Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in … from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she could abuse her position to steal from the public and conceal her theft. She now faces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K. … alleged to have stolen from this vital resource.” The arrest came as a result of a joint investigation by the … District Attorney Raymond A Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K Johnson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… money orders, etc. and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total … who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only … checks money orders etc and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen showing Business Unit Deposit ID and total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… to monitor service costs and did not seek improved pricing for procurements – deferring to the pricing offered and likely not receiving best pricing for services. The audit also identified deficiencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax … our initial audit report Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes Report 2017S88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… taxpayers. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2019. We also considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… report, Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Report 2019-S-61 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… and Cortland County District Attorney Patrick Perfetti today announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing … “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces consequences for his crimes. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000DiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Attorney Karen A. Heggen, the New York State Police and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles today … payments to pay for ride share services, food deliveries and housing payments, among other things,” DiNapoli said. … greed. May this arrest serve as a reminder that those who carry out such deliberate acts will be held accountable.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… today applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group v. DiNapoli, which reaffirmed … agreed. In an earlier review of the records of South Island, the Comptroller determined that the two … future waivers of Empire plan member's co-payments. South Island and one of the non-participating doctors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Marie Pense Center, LLC (Marie Pense) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … To determine whether the costs reported by Marie Pense Center LLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to establish a … The size and complexity of local government or school district operations plays an important role in … on the size and complexity of your local government or school district, either a part-time or a full-time claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditor