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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Lynch and John Maggio, local businessmen, and Nelson Rivera, a former Monroe County public official. The men were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingOpinion 97-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of … than $200,000 in inflated payments. This sentencing is the latest in the combined efforts of the Comptroller and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and … to their approval, Board members should improve TCIDA’s efforts to monitor businesses’ job performance and tax … information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Member Contributions
… requiring an employer to offer a non-contributory 20- or 25-year plan was in effect on January 9, 2010, any new … John Smith does not have reported earnings for SFY 2021–22. John’s contribution rate is still based on the … requiring an employer to offer a non-contributory 20- or 25-year plan was in effect on January 9, 2010, any new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… Public authorities in New York have accumulated $267 billion in debt, the equivalent of $13,487 for every resident in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and … District Attorney Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… higher-risk transactions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and investigation found she misappropriated approximately $8,500 in fire company funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … fundraisers into personal fundraisers and now she is being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70.pdfDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Driscoll, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI); Inspector General Phyllis K. Fong, United … Service-Criminal Investigation, New York; and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. “Gardner exploited … Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (“Smart Starts”) and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… Having everything in order will help your survivors make important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be … your loved ones, including your children if any of the money matters involve them. Make sure they know where your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… The Comptroller’s audit concluded that Denardo could not have committed his crimes if the fire district board enforced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… the Syracuse City School District’s after-school Twilight Program were arrested for engaging in several schemes to … Jason Cecile, Tina DeCarlo and Nichole Murray were charged with Defrauding the Government (Penal Law §195.20(a)(i)) and … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, The Mitchell-Lama Program: … units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established lists. We found that … inconsistencies in the methods used by HPD staff to place applicants on development waiting lists. Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followVillage of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justices … As a result, errors and irregularities were found in the Court’s records: The Senior Court Clerk’s duties were … Clerk deposited 12 personal checks totaling $2,096 in place of missing cash. The Senior Court Clerk deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… children who were in foster care during the period of July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016. Background ACS is … informed us that despite this being referenced in its own report, it appeared without merit, as “there is no record of … allowing for improved case management. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Children and Family Services: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careWest Genesee Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-303)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to determine if the District’s controls over certain cash receipts were adequate for the … The West Genesee Central School District is located in the Towns of Camillus, Geddes, Onondaga, Elbridge and Van …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/west-genesee-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-303