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DiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the … the public,” DiNapoli said. “It is also a warning to fire district officials throughout New York: Always safeguard … Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Department , Barnard Fire District , Orange Lake Fire District , Village of Silver Springs , Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission and the Town of … continued this positive trend in the 2015 budget. Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (Orange County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … to excessive levels and have consistently levied taxes for expenditures that could have been paid for with reserve funds. Goshen Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 95-17
… initially acquired this sand as a gift (see 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-941, unreported). You ask whether, in lieu of … such district (Town Law, §§61, 198; see also 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-69, p 104). Although the town board is … for those improvements or their maintenance (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-33, p 61; see also Belinson v Sewer District No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Health Insurance Coverage in New York State
Public policies over the last decade have had a significant impact in reducing the number of uninsured people nationally and especially in New York, where the share of those without health insurance declined to 5.2 percent in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/health-insurance-coverage-in-new-york-state.pdfOpinion 91-62
… REAL PROPERTY -- Gifts (from village to school district public library) -- Conveyance (with reservation of right to … LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public library) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … by local law, may transfer a building to a school district public library without consideration, subject to the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Opinion 88-61
… normally prepared by the sender and must show the name and address of both the sender and the addressee. However the … Jane Sullivan, Receiver of Taxes and Assessment Town of La Grange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Cuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of … by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchase Cards (2022M-27)
Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) purchase card charges were properly approved, adequately supported and for valid purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/genesee-valley-2022-27.pdfXII.4.D Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process – XII. Expenditures
… Voucher Authorizer Designation Section 110 of the State Finance Law requires the head of an agency or a … agency’s vouchers and expense reports to the Office of the State Comptroller for audit. To designate an individual other … Authorizers section below for additional information on this requirement. Process and Document Preparation: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4d-certification-internal-controls-over-payment-processUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-189
… SR, S9, DR, F8, and 87 Employees must be in an eligible title on 11/30/12 and active on the payroll (including Leave … for Negotiating Unit G9 Employees must be in an eligible title on 11/30/12 for the Uniform Blazer Allowance or … and 12/31/12 provided the employee remains in an eligible title on 6/30/13. These employees’ eligibility for continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-189-december-2012-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-and-equipmentTown of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial … aspects of collecting and recording taxes and fees paid to her office. All of these duties were performed during 2011 … annual audit. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… company funds to bankroll her private cookware business," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "After our … cash, issue herself checks, and charge personal expenses on the Fire Company’s credit card, including purchases for … is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the State Comptroller’s Division of Investigations and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. The MTA has six constituent agencies, including … 2011 to October 2, 2013, MTAHQ and MTACC spent $1,217,483 on travel and another $85,568 on entertainment. Key Findings … General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of State) pertaining to maximum allowable lodging rates. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the employee’s State … no later than the employee’s last day of employment. For any questions relating to the lock or removal of access, … on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy … Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation. “Ms. LaBarr’s conviction should serve as a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsCaucus 2025: Important Information for New Yorkers
… "Nation's Report Card" Underscores New York's Need for Academic Recovery (March 2023) Economic Impact: Higher … Lingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector (February 2025) Health & Mental Health Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose … Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State (January 2025) Jobs & Economy Minority- and Women-Owned Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2025The Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc (Adirondack) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc FranklinHamilton dba The Adirondack Arc Adirondack on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/arc-franklin-hamilton-dba-adirondack-arc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDutchess County – Contract Monitoring (2023M-142)
… approved claims totaling approximately $4.5 million without ensuring that required contract progress, outcome and … also approved claims totaling approximately $4.3 million without ensuring that reports provided by the vendor were … claims for payment totaling approximately $10.5 million without ensuring supporting documentation from County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/08/09/dutchess-county-contract-monitoring-2023m-142