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Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State … community to fund his own interests by deceiving the fire company that it would receive the proceeds,” DiNapoli said. “Emmons betrayed not only the company but all who rely upon it. I thank District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a … General Eric Schneiderman. “Ms. Wormuth seemed oblivious to the requirements of public service, the first of which is … P. DiNapoli said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who might put their desires before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… approvals prompted interest payments, mandated under the Prompt Contracting Law, that cost the state $195,663 last … remains as serious a problem for NFPs today as when the Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991. Over that time, … some optimism, state agencies must do their job and make prompt contracting a priority.” The report noted that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with District … Attorney Calarco and the State Police,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the District Attorney and the State Police for … did an exceptional and thorough investigation, which made my job of obtaining a conviction that much easier.” New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in … P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day. The investment program, overseen by DiNapoli’s … Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… today announced that clothing-maker Guess? Inc. has agreed to disclose its efforts to mitigate a variety of risks including workplace safety and environmental risks … today announced that clothingmaker Guess Inc has agreed to disclose its efforts to mitigate a variety of risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksIX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… any transaction that would bill against the award. SINGLE PAYMENT VOUCHER To generate a refund of federal funds by check to the … is necessary for agencies to prepare and submit a Single Payment Voucher. For more information see Chapter XII, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… unit of the Comptroller’s office. I also note that Mayor John Howe, although not in office while the crimes were … In the first, and separate case, former Police Chief Peter Volkmann was sentenced on July 19, 2021 to pay nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took place … Relyea’s home and more than $4,800 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home. Relyea, who owns an auto repair business on the side, allegedly used the parts he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… officials enabled their scheme. “Cozzolino, Villasuso and Diana betrayed their duty to the public in order to enrich … former board member and Accelerator Committee Chair Edward Diana, were “hired” by Cozzolino’s private company, which … DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler issued a number of recommendations in the report for the new board to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Law Section 64 and individual city charters Libraries – For public libraries – Education Law Section 259(1); For special district libraries refer to the enabling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… by depositing checks payable to the school district into bank accounts that she controlled. She also admitted to … 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/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtXII.6.A.A Using the Real Estate Module to Pay Lease Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The Statewide Financial System (SFS) has added … to allow for the management of Real Estate assets and leases. This section provides New York State Business … vouchers via the Real Estate Module results in faster and more accurate payment processing by the Business Units. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6aa-using-real-estate-module-pay-lease-vouchersDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… pay full restitution of $50,000 to the village. “Too many public servants confuse the public purse with their own,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my … Johnson was fired in 2013 and later moved to Kings Mountain, N.C. To read the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… year, school and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax cap below two percent,”said DiNapoli. “My audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… of MTA Bus. In 2007, the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission), which was charged with making … to MTA and its agencies. In 2009, MTA issued the Blue Ribbon Commission’s final report with recommendations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsImproper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program
… payments for the same services related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program (Cancer Program). The audit covered claims with a date of service during the period from January 2019 through … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/27/improper-payments-related-center-excellence-cancer-programMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper Medicaid payments for … Team to reduce Medicaid costs and improve the delivery of health care services. As part of this initiative, in January 2012, the Department began the … To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid payments for transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… Purpose To determine if the State Commission of Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for responding timely to … Background The Commission is responsible for oversight of all 561 correctional facilities throughout the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesExcessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Report 2009-S-64). Background Our initial audit … been avoided had the Department taken more comprehensive and proactive steps to administer Medicaid reimbursements for … efforts to limit Medicaid payments in areas where Medicaid and Medicare programs overlap. The remaining $100 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-follow