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DiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social security payments of $17,790 which were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, … more than a year so he could steal his pension and social security payments,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said, “We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… technology (IT) security awareness training. City of Long Beach – Financial Condition (Nassau County) From July 1, 2014 … with Local Finance Law Section 10.10(e). City of Long Beach – Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (Nassau County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… the HUD Inspector General, and the State Police, they have been held accountable for their actions.” “The fraud … on this case – our members and all our partners – who have now ensured that the two people responsible for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Chautauqua County) Although the audit did not indicate any inappropriate banking activity, payments were made … Financial Activities (Chemung County) Department officials have not adopted written financial policies or procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to … October 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement … than four years,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and our partners in law enforcement, he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… decline as internet speeds increase; one reason is the price of service tends to increase with the speed of service. … from the private sector, while low incomes may make the price of a home broadband subscription unattainable. FIGURE … 2020 Highest Cost States Average Monthly Price Vermont $82.00 Delaware $76.36 Maryland $70.76 New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateOpinion 89-18
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … from regular job) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to reimburse town assessor for wages lost from regular job … basic course of assessors' training) -- (authority to recover unauthorized payments) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over selected financial … Fire District which provides fire protection services to the Town. The Department, which is governed by a 19-member … The Board did not monitor compliance with the bylaws to ensure that officers were executing them sufficiently. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Town of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period … remains high. The Board has not developed adequate plans to improve the financial condition of the town-wide general … operating and capital needs. Adopt policies and procedures to govern budgeting practices and the reasonable level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… Department cash collections of approximately $170,000 for deposit. OSC’s Division of Investigations in conjunction … Key Recommendations Adopt policies and develop procedures for the collection and accounting of Department cash … are properly receipted, documented and accounted for. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… activities. Key Recommendations Ensure that all claims have appropriate supporting documentation, and (other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… Always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Town of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations. The Board did not adopt budgets with … and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The Board did not … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… for the district served. Key Finding DFTA officials have made some progress in addressing the issues identified … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, obstruction of the grand jury, and … stole $5.7 million from the Mahopac VFD and community to buy yachts, jewels, and a Florida home while he was VFD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… pandemic will heavily influence economic activity for the foreseeable future. Outbreaks of new variants, … services and other essential programs. In recent years, for example, new federal funding has helped to extend health … level until SFY 2023-24. However, total tax collections for SFY 2020-21 ended the year $6.8 billion higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… $30.3 million with Bloomingdale Road Investors LLC to lease office space in Westchester County. $4.8 million with Dicaralli Corp. to lease office space in Queens County. Office of Parks, … Fund $6.1 million with Butler Construction Group Inc. to replace windows and storefronts at Jacobson Faculty Tower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Massachusetts and Washington were the only states to have a negative balance. Prior to the pandemic, New York … the federal government and states. Unprecedented cuts have been announced to education, health, and environmental … residents can rely on these funds. Other federal actions have also impacted the receipt of funds by states. In New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesTown of Chazy – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2017M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials effectively managed the … Key Findings The Town lacked effective procedures to ensure water and sewer charges were accurately billed, … Establish comprehensive policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for water and sewer billing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-chazy-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2017m-42Opinion 2003-3
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … program shall be a monthly payment, payable for life, that does not exceed an amount equal to twenty dollars for each … or without survivor benefits, period certain annuities, or any other form provided under the program, but "[a]ll forms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3