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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Nelson Rivera, the former Chief … works contracts in Monroe County. Rivera today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1578
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2016-2017 Pilot Firearms … who meet the eligibility criteria Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2017-2019 Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1578-2016-2017-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1656
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2017-2018 Pilot Firearms … who meet the eligibility criteria Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2017-2019 Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1656-2017-2018-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
The former highway superintendent for the Town of Erin in Chemung County made personal purchases and used gas oil and other town supplies for his own use totaling nearly $70000 according to an audit detailing the fraud released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… with reasonable assurance that the business owners do not have a history of either criminal activity or operating an auto business engaged in deceptive or fraudulent practices. But the audit revealed DMV has … identified 21 automotive dismantlers that are required to report to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… Chief Investigator John McManus. Senior Legal Support Analyst Rachel Demma and Legal Analyst Jack Jones of the Public Integrity Bureau also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… his fraud going,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and our partners in law enforcement, he … to defraud the pension system accountable no matter who or where they are.” "Representing the United States in court … taxpayer funds, including pursuing cases where there is an attempt to obtain money from the SSA fraudulently," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… in a double-dipping scheme. Hoffman, 66, of Shirley, was sentenced to execute a confession of judgment for the full restitution … Attorney General’s Office resulted in a two- to six-year prison sentence of a Florida resident for defrauding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… James and the Schodack Police Department, the people who committed this heinous crime have been held … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Rensselaer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… so inadvertently — for example, by posting a picture of a vaccine card or driver’s license. Use of personal data such … requires them to take a COVID-19 test or that the vaccine or a cure for the virus is available. As part of the … by asking them to pay out of pocket to get a COVID-19 vaccine or to put their name on a vaccine waiting list and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftOffice of Inspector General: Complaint Form
Use this form to report allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse within the Office and within the NYS Common Retirement Fund.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/resources/pdf/inspector-general-complaint-form.pdfCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee (2012-S-2), Division of Criminal Justice Services 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) has collected, accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s2-DCJS-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Office of Children and Family Services … Conservation (DEC): Selected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery (2014-S-14) … was often not prepared. In addition, the MTA did not have a requirement to periodically assess whether existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Oversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) oversight and … two years, the district is required to petition Family Court. Making the necessary diligent efforts and reporting … to OTDA for guidance – they expressed confusion about the definition of diligent efforts and were unsure of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… has used an unexpected windfall to invest in its capital program and increase services and maintenance,” DiNapoli … its credit, it has improved its financial position for the future. Because fares have soared in recent years, a time … afford the hikes, the MTA should look for ways to minimize future increases.” The average subway fare rose by 45 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Institute personnel conduct periodic fiscal monitoring reviews, the Institute did not meet its formal goal to … we compared the time that elapsed between the last two reviews and found that, for 58 (38 percent), the time frame … requirement by at least 30 days. Of these 58 contract reviews, 27 were more than 60 days late. Most importantly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsThe 80/20 Housing Program
… To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agency’s 80/20 Program complied with … rent skewed option, the next available market rate unit does not have to be offered to a low-income tenant. Tenants … were not verified with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The incomes of about one-third of the original tenants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about 130 firms, down from more than 200 before the … In contrast, industry employment in the rest of the nation now exceeds the pre-crisis level. After a weak start in 2017, … the majority (more than three-quarters) from Asia and Europe. New York state has more than twice as many securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… Hospitals procedures for maintaining documentation of all screening checks, including retaining records supporting … we visited, temporary nurses’ qualification and background screening documentation was not stored in a single, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention