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DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments meant for her deceased husband. “Sharon … took advantage of her husband’s death to try to cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “She will be held … continue to partner with law enforcement to protect the pension fund. My thanks to District Attorney Van Houten and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… as he spiraled into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own … department," Brown said in a statement given to DiNapoli's Investigators and Chief Proulx. A 30-year department … and any others like it to the full extent of the law. It's essential for residents of this county to be able to trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… diligent work of our State Police members, along with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Ontario County … chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, rental hall payments, and income received by the Hose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in … A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147455 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Knapp previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family expenses. Knapp and two of his … town clerk and other offices could not be accounted for. In addition, cash receipts were not deposited into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… million or 0.4 percent from last fiscal year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … with the Executive Budget in February, primarily due to lower than anticipated business tax collections in March. … $2.2 billion largely because of federally funded payments to the Essential Plan Program) and Medicaid (up $2.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, ADA Paul Kelly, who ensured that the defendant was held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… of $663,209 after pleading guilty to grand larceny for orchestrating a $3.5 million, 6-year fraud relating to … stole,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been sentenced for diverting funds that were intended to benefit students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “We are happy to support our partners in making sure that those who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… join NYSLRS. However, you must inform employees of their right to membership at the time of their initial employment. … (under Civil Service Law); Employment of less than 30 hours per week, or less than the standard number of hours for … membership by leaving public employment for at least 15 days, and only if they have less than ten years of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation, as of January 10, … 111 requirements for State agencies and public authorities to purchase increasing amounts of energy from renewable … directed State agencies and certain public authorities to be more energy efficient and environmentally proactive. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationQuality of Internal Control Certification
… (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by April 30, … Control Act by April 30 of each year by submitting a certification and internal control summary detailing the … 2012, the Division submitted its annual Internal Control Certification and reported full compliance with all but one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the … and other venues located outside New York City. Each ride must be inspected at least once each year and may be … Department officials consider temporary rides to be a higher safety risk than permanent structures and, though …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent to which Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) implemented the recommendations in … the Program. The Corporation’s mission is to further community development through the construction, development, … that scored lower than others based on criteria such as community impact/revitalization, financial leveraging, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Reports Trump Administration Will Withdraw From Paris Agreement
… catastrophic changes in our climate, but it will not halt the momentum in the global marketplace where reason … catastrophic changes in our climate but it will not halt the momentum in the global marketplace where reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-reports-trump-administration-will-withdraw-paris-agreementHillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2025M-111)
… funds, maintain compliance with legal requirements and build public trust. The District made disbursements … through the claims audit process, Adequately supported, and Made for an appropriate District purpose. However, the … $249,004, requiring the District Treasurer’s (Treasurer’s) and Chairman of the Board’s (Chairman’s) signatures had only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/hillsdale-copake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2025m-111State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… vouchers or timecards to record the time actually worked. Leave request forms were not used to monitor paid leave time. As a result, there is an increased risk that … City of Yonkers – Payroll (Westchester County) The city's leave accrual processes are decentralized and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… Fund (Oil Spill Fund) and St. Lawrence County to convert the site of an abandoned auto repair garage in the Village of Canton into a community green space with access to the Grasse River. The … and Spill Compensation Fund and St Lawrence County to convert the site of an abandoned auto repair garage in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks Express Scripts' Shareholders to Back Cyber Security Risk Proposal
… issues facing businesses today and breaches can affect millions of people," DiNapoli said. "Healthcare companies … Americans. The stolen data included names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and driver's license numbers. Express Scripts had sought to prevent DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-express-scripts-shareholders-back-cyber-security-risk-proposalNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… “The Fund is dedicated to championing workforce management best practices because they have the ability to enhance the … practices that prioritize workers‘ rights and protections, health and safety, fair compensation, and skills development … which in turn can provide a competitive advantage for companies and their investors.” The private equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equity