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DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… in. With today’s sentence, he’s finally being made to answer for his criminal greed.” “Timothy Gritman schemed to … benefits intended for his deceased father. His behavior is unacceptable, and this sentence holds him accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ellicot Geneva Housing Authority Town of Hadley High Falls Water District Town of Leicester City of Newburgh Niagara County Court and Trust Village of Scottsville and the Town of Ulster
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to 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, 49, is scheduled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. Zielinski was also ordered to pay $115,000 in restitution. Zielinski’s partner in the scheme, Amber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… District Attorney’s Office. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … falsely claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant in the condo and that he owed his sister back rent for a period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town officials did not bill water and sewer charges in accordance with town ordinances. Auditors found the water ordinance did not provide a clear, consistent and equitable basis for billing property … treasurer’s records as required in the bylaws. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Utility District , City of Glen Cove , Town of Minerva , Pine City Fire Department and the Village of Port Chester . … payroll process and to overpay herself without detection. Pine City Fire Department – Financial Activities (Chemung … Utility District City of Glen Cove Town of Minerva Pine City Fire Department and the Village of Port Chester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… office and the State Police. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … falsely claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant in the condo and that he owed his sister back rent for a period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… The Economic Outlook: Employment Struggles and Uncertainty Remains While the recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic was short-lived, employment has yet to … While the recession brought on by the COVID19 pandemic was shortlived employment has yet to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,553 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved … Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Health $41.6 million for state employee COVID-19 testing …
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
… resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington with the state ranking 42nd in federal fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesSOMOS 2026: Important Information for New Yorkers
… Impact: New York State Farming and Agriculture , January 2026 Federal Impact: Higher Education , October 2025 Tax … , July 2025 Federal Impact: NY’s Safety Net Programs , June 2025 Impact of Federal Funding on New York , May 2025 … the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , April 2025 Federal Funds to NYC: A Review of Categorical Grants , April 2025 New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/somosHortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls … May 19, 2014. Background The Hortonville Fire Company is a volunteer organization associated with the Hortonville Fire … District, which serves the hamlet of Hortonville in the Town of Delaware, Suffolk County. The members, including five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… that all service and performance reports required by contract were provided by the agencies. Department managers … by their contracts and retain documentation of the contract requirements. Implement formal procedures to monitor … meeting contractual performance measures. Actively monitor contract expiration dates so there is sufficient time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mKeeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… the Department’s financial activity was properly recorded and reported and Department money was safeguarded for the period January … received or deposit money received from fundraisers and lounge sale, and deposits totaling approximately $158,300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsTown of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… should address the use of unexpended surplus funds and the necessity and funding of reserves. The plan should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over water and sewer … Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance and internal controls over the … for water and sewer charges. Annually audit, or cause to be audited, the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128Stockport Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-189)
… Fire Company No. 1 is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Stockport, Columbia County, which contracts … and submit formal monthly and annual financial reports in 2013 and 2014. The Executive Committee has not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/30/stockport-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015mTown of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Owego (Town) officials provided adequate oversight of water fund operations. Key Findings Town officials did not provide adequate oversight of water fund operations. Specifically: 104 of 1,380 water … Determine whether Town of Owego Town officials provided adequate oversight of water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205Oswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2022M-29)
… Ensure signed checks are printed and Automatic Clearing House (ACH) and electronic payments are made only after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2022m-29