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Opinion 89-7
… see Timmerman v City of New York , 69 NYS2d 102, affd 272 App Div 758, 70 NYS2d 140; cf . AFSCME v City of Plattsburgh …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Opinion 89-13
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … a municipality of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… collections in August 2013. The audit details how Burlew, over a three month period, allegedly stole fees for parking permits, code enforcement, water, sewer and parking summons, as well as utility receipts. “This … For example, she stole code enforcement fees for 11 building permits totaling $1,200, 18 parking permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… ’s office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State … among the various agencies that are part of the Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, … should serve as a warning that attempts to defraud our pension fund will be found and prosecuted,” DiNapoli said. … Office for their partnership in ensuring our state pension fund and its members are protected from shameless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… the employee from NYSHIP. The employee must then pay the provider out of pocket either with their own funds or by … debt. This investigation was initiated by a complaint from United Healthcare Special Investigations Unit, who assisted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… made to her deceased father. “This case should serve as a warning to those who would try to defraud our state’s … Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my office’s Division of … resolution helps to restore trust in the justice system by sending a clear message: the law will hold anyone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… announced the guilty plea of Charles Alton Bump Jr. to two counts of felony theft for stealing $53,320 in … State Common Retirement Fund and the SSA that were sent to his deceased mother, Elizabeth Dorothy Case. Bump … pension fund and $24,641 from the SSA. Bump was sentenced to eight years in prison minus time already served and three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… AND DEPARTMENTS In an opinion dated June 9, 1980 (1980 Op Atty Gen 81), the Attorney General of the State of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsVII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. Reconciling your cash advance bank accounts … a separate Cash Advance Confirmation & Reconciliation form ( AC 3329 ) is required. The AC 3329 is available in … should be emailed to [email protected] : Copy of the March 31st bank statement; Detailed list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationCompliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the … from April 1, 2012 through September 30, 2016. Background ESD serves as the State’s chief economic development agency. ESD seeks to promote a vigorous and growing economy, prevent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… cards, make retail purchases, and to pay for online video games. Haven’s predecessor at the hose company was convicted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of … (Transit) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, Transit has 6,455 subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… vehicles per year and carries more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from … without payment of the toll prescribed by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority at the regularly established … TBTA’s contracted law firms were not effective in collecting outstanding receivables from persistent toll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followCompliance With Navigation Law
… requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation … For example, the Navigation Law imposes restrictions on engine noise, establishes requirements for on-board safety equipment, and requires all motorized boat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… 1834, has grown to become the largest commuter railroad in North America. The LIRR has 124 stations on ten branches and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… to ensure tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers, the Board should conduct a … claims were supported and for valid and legal purposes. In addition, the lack of a claims audit increased the risk … one Board member. 13 claims totaling $27,162 were paid in advance of audit and approval prior to the monthly Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Middlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… back to January 1, 2022 to review the purchase of a tanker truck. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire … made a payment of $157,992 toward the purchase of a tanker truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the … to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135City of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that … Audit Summary During the audit period, City officials did not ensure the accuracy of separation payments. As a … which may have resulted in overpayments. City officials did not have adequate policies or written procedures in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59DiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… companies, Dean Foods and H&R Block , recently adopted disclosure of their corporate political spending after the … have agreed to our request deserve commendation. Without disclosure, shareholders have no way of knowing whether a … company's own bottom line and long-term value." DiNapoli's disclosure proposals asked the companies to report their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributions