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DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that … savings and other finances, and using the money to fund business ventures and pay for his own personal expenses,” … victims with a username and password for www.conmacfunding.com to view their account statement and growing account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeSUNY Bulletin No. SU-244
… on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees … Effective with the first checks in April 2013 legislation required the employee contribution rate to be based on the … contribution rate is based on total pensionable earnings from two years prior*. *Total earnings should include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-244-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementSUNY Bulletin No. SU-255
… on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees … Effective with the first checks in April 2013, Legislation required the employee contribution rate to be based on the … contribution rate is based on total pensionable earnings from two years prior.* *Total earnings should include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-255-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court … a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office uncovered missing funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire … to determine the extent of the fraud. Dieter is due back in court on September 8. “This individual violated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… of more than $36,000 in public funds. Riley confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that she … troubling case of a local official abusing her position to steal taxpayer money,” said DiNapoli. “We will continue to … bring offenders to justice and recoup stolen public money. I want to thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and extra-classroom activity … February 28, 2017. Background The Plainedge Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (Oneida County) The board did not properly … or submit monthly reports to the state Justice Court Fund on time. Village of Perry – Water Accountability (Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Global Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the cash disbursement process for the period July … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing … signatures and may be signed by the Board Chair or his or her designee, but the bylaws designate the Treasurer as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126DiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… $8,745 but could not provide itemized invoices to show what services were provided, or when, or the number of hours billed and at what rate per hour. DiNapoli’s auditors spoke to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel … University of New York College at Cobleskill: Selected Employee Travel Expenses ( 2012-S-143 ) State University of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … collected by taxing jurisdictions for payments in lieu of taxes. The IDA also did not have an effective process in … to the Office of State Comptroller as required. Reports on the condition of court and trust funds was correct, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… Hartunian today announced the arrest and indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough for … state indictment accuses the Southeast Queens Assemblyman of withdrawing and diverting over $40,000 from the bank account of the “Friends of Bill Scarborough” campaign committee and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Crotona Day Care Center Executive Director Anna Mendez for seven counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, in New York … in the Third Degree, a class D felony; Mendez was indicted for three additional counts of Offering a False Instrument …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Operations (Saratoga County) In 2013, the board attempted to improve the segregation of duties over water billings and … into the accounting records and can make adjustments to customer accounts without prior approval. Conesus No. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 2012-1
… of individuals having those functions (Real Property Tax Law, article 5, title 1-A, § 522 et seq .; compare e.g . … is filed with the board, in accordance with Real Property Tax Law § 523(3). … Whether a member of a town board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… services rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, county treasurers are required to submit a report on an annual basis to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5Opinion 94-8
… for office) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Deputy (need to meet qualification for principal office) - - Eligibility … TOWN LAW, §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9: In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire … until the thirty-first day of December following his or her appointment. During the absence or inability to act of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Opinion 2000-1
… may not provide legal counsel for a municipal officer or employee who is charged with a criminal offense arising out … which occurred or allegedly occurred while the officer or employee was acting within the scope of his or her public … we also concluded, citing Chapman , supra , that the employee's legal fees cannot be considered "actual and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1714
… with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees New York State employees who are members of the VDC Background On … creating Tier 6. This tier applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, 2012. This Legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1714-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcTown of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County and has a population of about 3,100. The … contribution rates were miscalculated, resulting in employees paying incorrect amounts for their healthcare benefits. We found errors in general fund employee payroll payments aggregating $2,484: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201