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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Brentwood Public Library Emergency Service Communication Surcharges Village of Milford Village of Nassau and the Town of Pendleton
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… grateful that this interagency partnership was successful in bringing these individuals to justice.” Brink’s mother … Community College for over 22 years before retiring in June 1995. She died in May 2020 and all pension payments should have stopped at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… fundraising money," DiNapoli said. "He financed trips to North Carolina and Massachusetts, including the Boston Duck … Assistant District Attorney David J. Hayes said: "My office will prosecute this case and any others like it to the … for partnering with us in this case." The Comptroller's office is completing an audit of the missing funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an … He also made ATM withdrawals in New Jersey, Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. pleaded guilty to identity theft in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from … in, and stole funds intended to support the Vernon Center Fire Department and the community it serves. I thank our … Jonnell Rose former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department pled guilty to stealing more than $300000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… DiNapoli, Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police, today announced that David Shaw, the former parks and recreation director of the Village of … P DiNapoli Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police today announced that David Shaw the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… allegedly stealing nearly $13,000 of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her mother’s death to divert her pension payments to pay for ride share services, food … brought to justice. My office will continue to protect the pension system from fraud.” “I commend the dedicated work put …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOpinion 91-53
… paying additional compensation to town board members and highway superintendents) TOWN LAW, §§22-b, 27, 42, … in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget for the highway superintendent for services in connection with … of hearing on the preliminary budget; whether a town highway superintendent may be paid additional salary above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… We generally attribute these findings to a breakdown in monitoring functions as well as a lack of policies and … February 2020. We found about $1.17 million (68 percent) in expenses for 17 contracts either lacked sufficient … to track the recipient’s progress and are a critical tool in determining whether contractors are performing as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programADAPT Community Network – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by ADAPT Community Network (ADAPT), formerly known as United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Inc., on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, … New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide full-day Special Class and full-day Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/adapt-community-network-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York Youth Jobs Program
… and Finance. Background The Program, which was established in 2011 under section 25-a of the New York State Labor Law … is intended to create jobs and spur economic growth in the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire … unemployed, disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24 who live in New York State, with a focus on 13 cities and towns. Labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programAim High Children’s Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) and Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) preschool programs to … 30, 2014, Aim High reported approximately $9.7 million in reimbursable costs for the audited cost-based programs. In addition to the SEIT and SCIS programs, Aim High operated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/aim-high-childrens-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCapital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… were entitled to for approved facilities expenditures. In addition, officials properly claimed BOCES aid totaling … out to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in November 2023 to correct an identified error. However, … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingFinancial Condition and Outlook
… determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health … Studies, School of Public Health, and the University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Downstate employs about … determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn Hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookSUNY Bulletin No. SU-339
… the creation of a new Tier 6 pension plan. ( Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1256 ) Effective April 2013, employee … Savings Plans page must be updated for participants with a Payroll Status of Active, Leave of Absence, Leave with Pay, … records exist). Insert row within Coverage panel and enter payroll period begin date into Deduction Begin Date and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-339-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 … from tax increases, and other new resources, resulting in the largest budget in state history at an estimated $212 … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The American Rescue Plan provided fiscal relief to the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments … The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Putnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology and Claims Auditing (2016M-205)
… Cooperative Educational Services consists of 18 component school districts and operates at three campuses. BOCES is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/putnamnorthern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-informationCattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-77)
… Services is a governmental entity covering 22 component school districts in a four-county area. BOCES is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial