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DiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s General Fund. “Mayor Halstead was … that Mayor Halstead had made regular cash withdrawals from the village’s General Fund which were recorded by the … of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the villages General Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… York State of over $1.2 million in transportation grant funds. “Jael Watts allegedly devised a fraud scheme to cheat … serve as a warning to those attempting to steal public funds – you will be held accountable.” Jael, 44, is the owner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… that Chatley, who works for the Dalton-Nunda Central School District, never notified the bank or the New York … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… to commit financial crimes will be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally … a clear-cut example of an individual using their position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the … Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts purportedly for personal and sick leave accruals to which she was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Opinion 95-13
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … purpose. May 17, 1995 John M. Donoghue, Esq., Attorney at Law Pine Bush Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13DiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… was not entitled to based upon his deception. During the course of the investigation, Fisher was hired by the Oswego … Fisher was charged with three counts of Falsifying Business Records, Grand Larceny and Corrupting the … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… our laws, accountable," said Superintendent George P. Beach II. "The victims in this case were the residents who … of defrauding the government. She was arraigned in Schroon Lake Justice Court this morning, in front of Justice William …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joint account, with Schwinzer withdrawing that amount in funds. During this same period, Schwinzer took out an … monies going in. Schwinzer withdrew all the deposited funds from the account until she was questioned by the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… S. Berman announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a … as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli and Ulster Co. DA Nneji: Owner of Ulster Co. Medical Transportation Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1 Million in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… transportation service company today pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the first degree for stealing over $1.1 … Ulster County Court before Judge Brian Rounds. He faces up to 15 years in prison and will pay $1.1 million in … in here and working collaboratively with us, permitting me to designate one of his attorneys as assistant district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-ulster-co-da-nneji-owner-ulster-co-medical-transportation-company-pleads-guilty-stealingDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… $24,632.84 check issued by the New York State 529 College Savings Program and 24 payroll checks, while working in a … Anderson Rodriguez allegedly stole a grandparent’s savings meant to help their granddaughter pay her college … educational expenses. In September 2025, a New York 529 account owner sent a 529 check for $24,632.84 to his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… whether Medicaid overpaid hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels of medical care than those actually … rehabilitative and psychiatric care. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient's … of Care (ALC) setting, hospitals should not bill Medicaid for more intensive acute levels of care. To help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at … the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired results, OCFS … To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services OCFS employees who are also employed at other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Medicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health effectively oversaw localities' efforts to coordinate veterans' health care benefits provided through Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The audit covers the period April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively oversees and monitors efforts … by Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities (ACF), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers to adequately safeguard patients … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: Nursing Home Surveillance (2015-S-26) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively … July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. About the Program The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when … individuals may transition between Medicaid and EP. NY State of Health (NYSOH) is the State-run health plan … Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is … 30, 2022. About the Program DHS, an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the … Human Service Providers Fiscal Manual (Fiscal Manual), the New York City Health and Human Services Cost Policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… (District) officials properly distribute foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – … the Program In accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance Law), FFI tax proceeds are generated … out-of-state insurers against loss or damage by fire on property located in the State. In general, the out-of-state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds