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DiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the … and allowed the president to alter the time records of a family member employed by the library which resulted in … “Residents should never have to worry that their money is being misused.” Auditors discovered that from July 1, 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… showed that downstate regions accounted for 57 percent of the total net jobs gained through IDA projects in 2016, … led the downstate regions with 51,632 jobs; The Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley … but the growth was smaller in 2016 than in 2015. The North Country region suffered a decline in job creation for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsResources for Local Officials
… Comptroller [pdf] Constitutional Debt Limit Cost-Saving Ideas Ethics Fire Districts Industrial Development Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsRequired Documentation
… If you file a claim: online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In … different from the address appearing in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationXV.16.B Sole Custody Reporting – XV. End of Year
… will be available for agencies to use to report reconciled bank account information needed for the State’s annual financial statements. Agencies are reminded that all … and reconciled and the reconciled bank account balance(s) must be provided to the Commissioner of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16b-sole-custody-reportingDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… to address these issues, much more can and should be done. I urge OMH to work with other state agencies and make sure … would allow individuals with disabilities to better assess how employment will impact their income, health coverage, and … disabilities who would likely benefit from WINR services do not have access to the application because WINR is only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… valuable information on subjects such as health, business, public safety, parks and recreation, labor, and … Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable State data maintained by … (DEC) is responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followAutomated Phone Service
… available to NYSLRS retirees. Many of the options allow you to access your records, find general information and request forms 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Toll-free: … Social Security number and your date of birth so that we can locate your account information.) #3 Death of a Member or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceCity of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… internal controls over information technology (IT) assets for the period June 30, 2014 through November 30, 2016. … elected seven-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for 2016-17 totaled approximately $1.1 billion. Key Findings … forms on file. Adopt policies and procedures for breach notification and PPSI protection. Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… to make sure the books are managed right, but we also offer them a helping hand,” said DiNapoli. “We know that … they need and deserve.” The Academy provides in-person and online training opportunities, including accounting schools, … and allows local government officials to choose their courses based on their position or topics of interest. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… ANDREA GROSSMAN, and KIMBERLY SPINA with participating in a widespread health care fraud scheme through their fraudulent operation of Dolson Avenue Medical ("DAM" or the "Practice"), a multi-disciplinary medical clinic located in Middletown, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… the achievement gap. Leverage DOE infrastructure to expand vaccine access to younger children to help provide protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security Administration Inspector General’s Office (SSAIG), the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… stay-at-home order went into effect, the city essentially shut down, causing the closure of many retail establishments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman and today announced the guilty plea of Linda Miller, 57, of Englewood, New Jersey, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Fraud on the retirement system will not be tolerated and I will continue to partner with Attorney … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. The investigation was conducted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 … found she had made unauthorized cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. She also wrote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… District Attorney Anthony Parisi and the New York State Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax … time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded … 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/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000How to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… Before soliciting a procurement, you must decide whether you will conduct a vendor … information, such as social security number, personal address, or personal telephone number. This applies whether … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Make a Responsibility Determination … Before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… York State Police today announced that Michelle “Shelly” Stevens, the former executive director of Hornell Partners … earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement District. "Stevens betrayed her responsibility to the public by lining … District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police. Stevens, 38, of Almond, worked at HPG from 2014 to 2018 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, through May 30, 2012. … and the Supervisor has not developed detailed procedures, for ensuring that financial duties are adequately segregated … notification and disaster recovery. Review an adjustment report from the water billing software and a report that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177