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DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a … the subjects did not pay the victim’s mortgage and property taxes or other bills for four years, causing the …
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
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a deceased former New York State employee. The defendant …
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
… More than half of probationers were behind on their restitution payments and … some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation departments … the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County probation departments need to step up their efforts to make sure that victims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… consistently filed the annual financial report and the tax cap form late with the Comptroller’s Office; and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials reduced surplus fund balance from 19% as of June 30, 2015 to 8% as of June 30, 2023, they consistently appropriated fund balance … and overfunded reserves, primarily through transfers of surplus fund balance. These practices lack transparency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsContact Us
… ownership is confirmed, you will receive a letter with the account details and amount of claim. Note that all items that … Unclaimed Funds? Payments, credits, gift cards, refunds, account balances and more, that have been issued and have … checks to owners without needing to submit a claim if the account meets certain validation criteria. See About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two … in fighting public corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyGreenport Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2019M-161)
… balance for the general fund bank account reflected the actual cash balance for 2016-17 and 2017-18. Key … recorded cash balances at month-end accurately reflect the actual bank balances. Perform bank reconciliations within 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/greenport-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2019m-161IV.3.C Federal Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… 36101 Direct Federal Receipts 36121 Redeposit/Recovery of Federal Fund Payments Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3c-federal-receiptsChittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
Determine whether the Chittenango Central School District (District) officials adequately managed nonstudent network and local user account access and developed an Information Technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/chittenango-central-school-district-2023-155.pdfSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
Determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/schuyler-county-2021-ct-1.pdfLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli It is surprising how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a lifetime. Having everything in order will help your survivors make important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsPower of Attorney
… or unexpected illness, but keep in mind that it is not necessary to wait until an emergency occurs to file … understand a letter you received. A Power of Attorney is a powerful document. Once you appoint someone, that person … meets all of New York State’s legal requirements. The form is limited to NYSLRS pension benefit transactions. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeVillage of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Village of Avon Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Ulster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… process. Key Findings Officials did not: Properly account for retiree health insurance billings. Ensure the continued … of retirees, and inappropriately paid $2,092 in premiums for two deceased individuals. Segregate payroll duties or … insurance accounts. Attempt to recover premiums paid for deceased enrollees from the health insurance provider. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollPelham Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-366)
… audit was to examine the District’s management of reserves for the period July 1, 2014 through September 3, 2015. … The Pelham Union Free School District is located in the Town of Pelham, Westchester County. The District, … 2014-15. Key Recommendation Ensure that the excess funds in the retirement contribution reserve account are used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/pelham-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-366City of Gloversville – City Clerk (2019M-96)
… and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/12/11/city-gloversville-city-clerk-2019m-96Urban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
… Immediately disable user accounts of former employees and ensure all IT users have and use their own user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/06/12/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2019m-240Chili Public Library – Board Oversight (2015M-130)
… was to review the Board’s oversight of Library operations for the period January 1, 2014 through May 15, 2015. … by the Town Board. The Library’s budgeted appropriations for 2015 were approximately $1.2 million. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/chili-public-library-board-oversight-2015m-130