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Central Office – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… To determine whether officials of the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office adequately ensured that all bank … uninsured and uncollateralized beyond the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limit of $250,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/central-office-controls-over-bank-accountsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she could get away with … and sending the message that those who attempt to steal pension benefits will be caught and will face consequences … The investigation revealed that following James’ death, 21 pension payments, totaling $54,047.43, were deposited into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1984
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the content … agency in the same company during the year, for example, State of New York (NYS) or City University of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1984-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2021DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… County Sheriff’s Office. The charges against the defendant are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… bank account,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and Broome County District Attorney … hard of hearing. She then inquired about the stopped July payment in an effort to have payments resumed. LaBarr lived … to purchase clothing, make other online purchases, and pay her mortgage. A total of 19 monthly electronic deposits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2198
… is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2023 Form W-2. Affected Employees: All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2023 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2198-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of … an audit of parkland alienation in 11 municipalities. “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… data in a timely manner. Lyons Central School District – Payroll (Wayne County) District officials did not ensure … not being credited 9.5 hours of compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible for all aspects of processing payroll including affixing the treasurer’s signature to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Ronda (Brundage) Kish and Marion Brundage for allegedly … and First Assistant Chief. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s … officials allegedly used money meant for the protection of their community as their own personal bank account,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… are deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, county treasurers are required to … on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and other properties deposited to … Key Recommendations The Treasurer should ensure that all court-ordered money in her custody is properly accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… A. Tierney today announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington and a former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2308
… employers are required to furnish each employee with a Form W-2 by 01/31/2025. Effective Dates: 2024 Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2308-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024Opinion 91-57
… public library and presently maintains a separate bank account for those moneys. You indicate that the village … moneys were deposited in and disbursed from the same bank account as village moneys. The treasurer would maintain … held by a municipality may be deposited in a single bank account (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-341, p 373; 1971 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Start Saving for Retirement
… of options. With a tax-deferred savings account, you don’t pay income tax on your contributions until you start …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… the victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … System (NYSLRS) pensioner, met Diacetis through an online service. Diacetis then introduced the victim to … allegedly schemed to convince the victim to become his live-in caregivers. The victim, whose wife had died many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… alleged, Joseph Grossmann methodically devised a scheme to steal a deceased New York State employee’s pension money. … New York State employee was alive so he could pocket her retirement checks. Due to my office’s investigation and … of Pensioner-1’s death, NYSLERS learned of her death and attempted to verify that she was deceased and thus no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… are getting the funds they deserve.” Restitution is court-ordered compensation requiring a defendant on probation … totaling $2.8 million in Chenango , Erie , Franklin , Jefferson , Orange , Putnam , Rensselaer , Saratoga , … was 55% but ranged between 10% (Seneca County) and 97% (Jefferson County). During the audit period, only $345,557 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… could achieve greater savings by modifying the terms of the program. For example: the district should review the eligibility requirements of the program for married couples and family members … if it had more cost-effective buyout requirements. Village of Solvay – Financial Management (Onondaga County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … and trust actions identified in the treasurer’s records. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly … $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, enrolled in the town’s health insurance after … $6,000 from the town meant for employees who opted out of health insurance coverage. In addition, Carhart cost the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindle