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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… The chief of the Minetto Volunteer Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds … cash register and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public … Smegelsky: Cashed a $1,863 refund check due to the fire company for overpaying a vendor; Failed to deposit $1,100 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon today announced that Dennis Mosesman, 71, … “Thanks to my staff in partnership with District Attorney Michael E. McMahon and the New York City Police Department, … back the funds they stole. We will continue to work with law enforcement across New York to protect taxpayers’ money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… that group rides were separate, individual rides in order to unlawfully receive mileage payments for each individual in … program through a systematic billing scheme in order to bolster his own profits at the expense of New Yorkers,” … DiNapoli said. “The Medicaid program provides access to essential health care for millions of people, and my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Schenectady … was also charged with allegedly stealing over $60,000 from New York State’s unemployment insurance program, which he was … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidOpinion 97-13
… firefighter serving a disciplinary suspension may not earn points for training courses taken during the suspension. A … in a fire district fire department may not be granted points for training unless the training is approved by the … firefighter in a fire district fire department may earn points toward a year of firefighting service under a service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… negative activities and generally worked with vehicle operators to help ensure compliance with the regulations, … notifications to the courts and district attorneys of operators with negative IID activity. Auditors examined cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrests of former state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. … on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of Canastota, were non-sworn civilian employees responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not receive $24,239 that they should have. Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (Dutchess County) District officials did not ensure all employee payroll … for these duties. As a result, auditors determined that district officials made payroll calculation errors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Village of Massapequa Park , Orange County , Pine City Fire District No. 1 , Town of Porter , Putnam County , Village of Stillwater , Town of Union Vale , Town of Waterloo … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Village of Massapequa Park Orange County Pine City Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… announced the unsealing today of an indictment charging JAMES SPINA, JEFFREY SPINA, ANDREA GROSSMAN, and KIMBERLY … multiple different qualified individuals. But in reality, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, who are doctors of … medical service corporations. According to the indictment, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, together with GROSSMAN, made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersIV.4.C General State Charges – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Title Description 60001 Accidental Death Benefits Payments for accidental death benefits pursuant to collective … plan. 60007 Dependent Care Advantage Employer contribution for employees in eligible negotiating units who enroll in the … 60178, and 60179 is June 17, 2013. The new codes are retroactive to April 1, 2013 for purposes of classifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4c-general-state-chargesOpinion 89-25
… Contracts (for use of excess capacity of sewage treatment plant) -- Financing of (permissible means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts) VILLAGES -- Powers and … means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts); (authority to sell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Opinion 89-1
… Compensation (authority to convert employee's accumulated leave time into cash upon death in service) -- Leave time generally (authority to convert into cash upon death in service) -- Sick Leave (authority to convert into cash upon death in service) … service the cash value of the employees accumulated sick leave vacation and personal leave time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-fire-2018-bridgehampton-district.pdfNewark Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2020M-30)
Determine whether District officials established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/newark-valley-2020-30.pdfMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/mount-sinai-district-2019-83.pdfJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
Determine if District officials properly administer the length of service award program (LOSAP).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/jamesport-05.pdfBainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
Determine whether District officials established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/bainbridge-district.pdfOrleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through December 2, 2015. … Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a governmental entity covering the area of 13 component … Board intends to transfer in the proposed budget. Review all reserves and determine if the amounts reserved are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… State tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from the previous year, … State tax receipts in May were down $7669 million or 197 from the previous year according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-may