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DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His co-defendant in this caretaker scheme, Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable … and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… occurred and falsified the destination traveled to in order to boost payments to the company. Investigators also found patients who were seeking drug treatment were allegedly paid kickbacks by the Chaudhry and … purchase illicit drugs undercutting the objective of the treatment. The investigation further revealed that Chaudhry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… units who meet the eligibility criteria: Union Name BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR … SA Communications Workers of America SD Assoc of Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New York SG … Putnam or Orange. In addition, consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… by pocketing parking permit fees; code enforcement fees; utility receipts; water and sewer fees; and parking summons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes … April 30, 2015. Background The Town of Minerva is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 810. … accruals. The clerk did not deposit a total of $10,004 in collections, and Town officials cannot account for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water operations for the period January 1, 2014 through … $2.3 million. Key Findings The Town’s unaccounted-for water over the past two years was approximately 38 million … customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for water. The Town is not billing all customers for water use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Town of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
… resulting in the general and highway funds and water district beginning 2020 with budgetary deficits. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… The defendants corrupted the Orange County IDA through a web of conflicts of interest, false statements and … New Windsor Police, we were able to bring their crimes to light and recover their ill-gotten gains.” Press Release DA … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaSodus Center Fire Department – Financial Activities (2016M-424)
… Center Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Sodus, Wayne County. The Department, which is … by the membership due to the lack of documentation in the meeting minutes. Key Recommendations Update the … that all claims are audited, document the approved claims in the meeting minutes and retain adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/03/31/sodus-center-fire-department-financial-activities-2016m-424East Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Town of East Greenbush in Rensselaer County, is a special district public library which received its charter from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… received $6,000 in inappropriate health insurance buyout payments for 2017 and 2018 while the Town paid for her health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured the third-party administrator … arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. Key Findings BOCES officials did not ensure the administrator returned … DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeePennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which … proper purposes because it did not include key controls in the bylaws. The Treasurer did not maintain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Clyde Fire Company is a … The President did not appoint a three-member audit committee to review the Treasurer’s work during the audit … that the President appoints three individuals to the audit committee to review and approve bills prior to payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Niagara Engine Company No. 6 Inc. - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-29)
Determine whether the Board and Membership provided adequate controls over the Companys receipts and disbursements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/08/09/niagara-engine-company-no-6-inc-cash-receipts-andDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, but shifts … state-funded college aid. Includes a proposed Clean Water Infrastructure Act authorizing $400 million annually over … billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing outyear gaps but shifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightOpinion 88-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … of the U.S. Postal Service postmarked with the date of the last day for the payment of school taxes without … Whether a certificate of mailing of the US Postal Service postmarked with the date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,185 … and control tower work at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County. $8 million with Guth Deconzo … construction management services at the Empire State Plaza in Albany County. $3.3 million for electric charging stations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… With a budget deadline soon approaching, more than a third of the Executive’s proposed nearly $7 billion gap-closing … the Executive to spend beyond the amounts approved by the legislature. Other proposals would weaken oversight. “New York’s economy is expanding but the state is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… budget gaps. Spending in recent years has been driven by school aid and Medicaid; the two are forecasted to account … reflect higher economic and employment growth in 2024. For 2025, DOB now projects stronger employment gains both … them to the Executive’s discretion, and adhere to a schedule of deposits to help grow the Retiree Health Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-plan