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… York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former Clerk-Treasurer, … a village official stemming from the joint investigation. “Henry was entrusted to protect the village’s funds, instead … said DiNapoli. “This behavior is unacceptable and now Henry is being held accountable for her actions. I thank …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-village

Town of Edinburg – Justice Court Operations (2014M-226)

… were not accurate. The Justice did not maintain adequate case files. The reconciled bail bank account balance did not … the bail bank account. Maintain adequate documentation of case activity in the case files and court records. Reconcile the bail balance to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/11/14/town-edinburg-justice-court-operations-2014m-226

Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-114)

Determine if District officials are effectively managing cafeteria expenditures.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rotterdam-mohonasen-2019-114.pdf

Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)

… policy, were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. There were no recommendations as a result of this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18

REACH Academy Charter School - Cash Disbursements (2019M-130)

Determine if cash disbursements were properly accounted for, supported and approved.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/reach-academy-charter-2019-130.pdf

DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments

… the face to all of the public servants who dedicated their careers to serving our community,” said Doorley . “These …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-payments

Health Information Management Department – Selected Procurement and Human Resources Practices

… Purpose To determine if the Health Information Management Department at Stony Brook University Hospital complied with applicable requirements … rights, and hiring and promotion practices. The Hospital’s Health Information Management Department (Department) is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/16/health-information-management-department-selected-procurement-and-human-resources-practices

DiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000

… Ambulance Corp. today was charged with stealing over $26,000 from the company, State Comptroller Thomas P. … to commit financial crimes will be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally … From April 2023 to October 2023, she allegedly stole $26,456.04 from the company. Investigators found that she also …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000

DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Greene County District Attorney Joseph Stanzione, and the New York State Police Superintendent Stephen G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Greene County …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-payments

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Albion – Financial Management (Orleans County) The board … used fund balance to finance operations. This resulted in the four main operating funds’ combined unrestricted fund … at the current levels, it could deplete fund balance in the general town-wide fund by the end of 2024. The board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Contract and Payment Actions in January

… of Agriculture and Markets $4 million with Resist Inc. to provide program administration services for the … Corporation $6.9 million with Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. for marketing and advertising services. Office of Cannabis Management $6.9 million with FTI Inc. for True Party of Interest auditors. Office of General …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-january

Opinion 88-62

… A town may establish a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of closing and capping a landfill owned by the town and … pay into that fund landfill fees imposed to defray such cost. You ask whether a town may establish a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of closing and capping a landfill owned by the town and, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62

DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000

… community for his own financial benefit,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carville and the New York State … Police for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want to commend our State Police members along with our … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000

Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… fire company funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments on company activities and manipulating company bank accounts … ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take … diligently to expose public corruption and partner with law enforcement to bring offenders to justice and recoup …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds

Homeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York

… threat, high-density urban areas. According to a study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), New York … Mexico borders and international water borders. Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – … $ 38.3 Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-program

Opinion 2007-1

… MUNICIPAL LAW §§103, 104-b: County contracts with private bus companies to provide paratransit services in connection … §104-b. You state that the county contracts with private bus companies to provide paratransit services in connection … do not have the functional capability to ride fixed-route buses due to a disability. The bus companies would …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1

City of Hudson – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-102)

… 13, 2012. Background The City of Hudson is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately … 31, 2012, City Departments other than the Treasurer’s office collected and reported cash amounting to $3.6 million. … receipts for cash transactions without maintaining a log of these receipts. Certain Departments issued permits, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/28/city-hudson-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-102