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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New … U.S. Attorney Diane Schulman for prosecuting this case.” Sandra Smith’s mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was a longtime … At the time of Minnie Smith’s death in September 2006, Sandra Smith was her caretaker and handled her finances. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOpinion 94-4
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … that, with certain exceptions not applicable here, no claim against a town may be paid unless an itemized … stamp (12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 191). Since there is no requirement in section 118(1) for an original signature, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… nearly half a million dollars to our state pension fund, My office will continue to investigate allegations of fraud … to report his public income, but chose not to. After an investigation conducted by DiNapoli’s office in conjunction … of unlawful retirement payments. In 2011, DiNapoli’s investigation of a double-dipping former Rome police officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. … authority and diverted funds meant to benefit taxpayers for his own use. I thank Erie County District Attorney … to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… (OSC) record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). OSC’s auditors will require … to support information that is entered into the Statewide Vendor File in the SFS. As a result, OSC may contact the … Comptrollers OSC record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement on three former Orange County Industrial Development … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaTown of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… required health insurance premium contributions from her pay, totaling $2,875 and received an unauthorized retroactive … the clerk’s time records; therefore, she received overtime pay totaling $13,129 that was not approved in advance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … many of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders Violating a DRO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… exposed her crimes. DiNapoli’s office partnered with Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero and Ontario County District … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kOpinion 88-30
… to a district water system in the proper exercise of its police powers. (2) The costs of establishing and operating … charge upon all the properties in the district. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the authority of a town … stated as follows: "It is the commonest exercise of the police power of a state or city to provide for a system of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30State Agencies Bulletin No. 808
… Year 2007-08 in a CSEA (BU 02, 03, 04 ) seasonal hourly position in Agency 49xxx or 09180 and had at least 1500 hours … If the agency has made an effort to deliver the check to the employee but the check has been returned and is undeliverable, the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/808-april-2007-and-april-2008-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonalCUNY Bulletin No. CU-538
… on October 28, 2015 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the City Employees Union, Local 237, International … Strike/Discip Fine 409 CUNY Disciplinary Fine 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-538-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-payment-cementState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,196 contracts for … than 20.3 million payments worth nearly $14.9 billion. The Office rejected 108 contracts and related transactions valued … . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office of the State Comptroller’s review and approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryHelping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Helping Hands School (Helping Hands) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … To determine whether the costs reported by Helping Hands School (Helping Hands) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … To determine whether the costs reported by Helping Hands School Helping Hands on its Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWest Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… properly recorded and reported and money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through July 26, 2017. Background The West Niles Fire Company is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 1977 and affiliated … fire protection services to Fire District residents. For 2016, revenues totaled $49,781 and operating expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205DiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… today released the following statement on New York City’s property tax assessments: “The release of New York City’s tentative property assessment roll suggests a bright spot … “Commercial and industrial properties' (Class IV) market values, the largest component of which are office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleTown of Coldspring – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-137)
… Clerk inappropriately inter-mingled her personal financial activity with the Town’s business. The Board also did not provide adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/09/town-coldspring-town-clerk-operations-2013m-137Town of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprised of four council members and a Town Supervisor. The Town has two … and Court Clerk. Enhance the understanding of the Court’s computer accounting system and consider attending training if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130Wayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… never receive the payments to which they are entitled. 24 of the 26 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected … In addition, officials did not maintain a complete list of unsatisfied restitution orders or maintain sufficient … legal basis, the Department removed victims from its list of unsatisfied restitution orders. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6