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DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… was sentenced in Onondaga County Court before Judge Mary Anne Doherty. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced that Bruce Karam, … the former long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Bruce Karam the former longtime superintendent of the Utica City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kState Agencies Bulletin No. 1745
… the Retirement Plans page in PayServ for existing members, mandatory members reported to them by State Payroll and … performed after the Automated Interface Cutoff, they will not be reported to NYSLRS until the following week. This will … transfer/hire transaction, and verify the information is present for all position/job changes. Employees without a SSN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1745-payserv-updates-resulting-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… and providing forensic auditing analysis was former Senior Auditor Investigator Alex Ozechowski, under the … J. Keegan, Jr. Also assisting in the investigation was Analyst Rebecca Saber and former analyst Katharine Litka. The prosecution was handled for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the company over a four-year period, State Comptroller Thomas P. … A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000State Agencies Bulletin No. 1003
… All State Agencies Background Pursuant to Section 110 of the State Finance Law, the Office of the State Comptroller must audit and verify that the … and that payments are due. All authorized signatures of Agency Representatives must be forwarded to OSC on an AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1003-payroll-certification-legal-obligationsDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… she will be held accountable.” “The Schuyler County DA’s office takes allegations of larceny from volunteer fire … Vondracek in Schuyler County Centralized Arraignment Part Court. She is due back in court on Feb. 10. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… felony offenses) are no longer processed in adult Criminal Court, but are processed in the Youth Part of Criminal Court (YPCC) or transferred to Family Court or a county probation department. Youth who are … facilities operated by the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Of the AO arrests reported to DCJS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyOpinion 2008-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … 1 The collective bargaining agreement does not expressly state how the cash payment is to be calculated. It appears, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6More About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available … 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retiremenet System.) … under Article 14. The information in this publication does not apply to you. Throughout this publication, you will find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planTown of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… whether the Board ensured that fund balance was reasonable for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. … Town Board. Operating funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2018 total approximately $916,500. Key Findings Town-wide … residents. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the invoice amount) offered by a vendor to an agency for making a payment before it is due. Every agency should … in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum discount rate offered by a vendor whenever a discount is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsTown of Hector – Employee Compensation (2024M-85)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Hector (Town) employee compensation was authorized, … was not always authorized, accurate and supported. Of the 53 employee records that we reviewed, we determined that Town officials: Paid 10 employees a total of $150,155 that was not authorized by the Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/20/town-hector-employee-compensation-2024m-85East Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… review the District’s cash receipt process over ECA funds for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $56 million. … are placed in her custody. The Central Treasurer should sign and date the receipt and provide a copy to the faculty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District’s (District) health insurance buyout program is cost-effective. Key Findings Although the District’s … greater savings by modifying the terms of the program. For example, the District should review the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsUpper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… Fire Department (Department) officials ensured financial activities were properly recorded and reported and funds were … Key Findings Department officials did not ensure financial activities were properly recorded and reported and funds were … audit fire department Upper Jay financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mDansville Public Library – Procurement (2015M-225)
… 1, 2013 through August 19, 2015. Background The Dansville Public Library is located in the Towns of North Dansville, … in Steuben County. The Library, which is a school district public library organized to serve the residents of the … Dansville Public Library Procurement 2015M225 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/dansville-public-library-procurement-2015m-225Coxsackie-Athens Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-21)
… by September 15, 2020. None of the 34 employees’ records we tested showed the training was completed by September 15, … components of mental health that educators should know were not included in the District’s training. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentHarborfields Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-31)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Harborfields Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools … Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/harborfields-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newCanandaigua City School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-25)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the … (SED) regulations. All 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/canandaigua-city-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new