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DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… of more than $36,000 in public funds. Riley confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that she … period. Riley was arraigned in Village of Bath court and is due back on September 15. “This is another troubling case of a local official abusing her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to … submitted time records for working full days at the Buffalo district while also clocked in at the Lake Shore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyWoodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… realistic budgets or maintain reasonable levels of fund balance.The District’s December 31, 2022 fund balance was enough to fund nearly two and a half years of … travel and conferences, fund balance, reserves, credit card use and capital assets. Transparently set aside funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98Village of Ocean Beach – Credit Card Usage (2022M-206)
… audit credit card claims, ensuring that documentation to support credit card purchases is intact, before approving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/30/village-ocean-beach-credit-card-usage-2022m-206XII.9.B Liens Against Payments Processed Using a Joint Custody Account – XII. Expenditures
… offset, or payment assignment against each vendor exists. In the event that a lien, offset, or payment assignment does exist, OSC will redirect the appropriate payment amount to the other entity. This section provides guidance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9b-liens-against-payments-processed-using-joint-custody-accountWhat Tier Are You In?
… to a tier based on your date of membership. To find out what tier you are in, sign in to Retirement Online and look …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway … from December 2014 to August 2017. Conaway, 50, of Silver Springs, was released after her first court … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her … announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full … District Attorney Brooks Baker, Ms. Johnson is going to jail and will repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County) Auditors … As a result, the board could not adequately monitor the water fund’s financial operations. The board did not properly … Hudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (IT) (Columbia County) Authority officials did not ensure that IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lancaster (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) adequately … the firm he improperly contracted with to act as Director of Finance, resulting in incomplete and inaccurate financial … $483,122 were completed without Board approval. 76 percent of non-recurring journal entries were made 70 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Agency Financial Reporting Package
… click “I forgot my User ID” and/or “I forgot my Password” to recover your credentials. New Users To request an account be created, contact OSC BFR … your User ID and the other will contain a temporary password. Resources User Manual For all questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… “Stealing funds designed to help special needs children is abhorrent,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. Further, the board has not adopted … and implementing shared services with other districts to achieve cost savings and maintain programs for students. … Auditors reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire … DiNapoli revealed that she paid herself an illegal second salary. “This public servant was able to write herself extra … Stone was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6800 in fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a … account. If you qualify for a retirement benefit and you do not withdraw your membership, you may apply for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of Hammondsport, was charged with … funds. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department that she wrote herself extra … individuals to justice. I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for working closely with my staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and official … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27000 which she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… not ensure all cash in his custody was properly collected and disbursed and did not provide oversight of the bookkeepers, who … online banking. The board did not adopt written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCourse Offerings
… City University of New York (CUNY) is effectively matching course offerings to student demand. Our audit covered the … there is no system-wide policy specifying when additional course sections should be added. Instead, departments at each … officials at the five senior colleges and were told that course schedules are established using enrollment data from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … to take advantage of a vulnerable pensioner, placing them in unlivable conditions. There was no regard for the victim’s … Office, and Schodack Police Department for their work in ending this deceit.” The victim, an 86-year-old New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensioner