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Bohemia Fire District – Purchasing and Employee Overtime Costs (2017M-158)
… the District’s purchasing procedures and employee overtime for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Background The Bohemia Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … emergency services to approximately 10,000 residents, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/03/bohemia-fire-district-purchasing-and-employee-overtime-costs-2017m-158DiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… alleged crimes occurred between August 2024 and January 2025. Muhammad W. Khan was accused of stealing $1,103,358 in total. He was charged with grand larceny in the first degree, health care fraud, … in court on Sept. 8. Mohammad A. Khan was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. He was accused of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay … to protect and serve as police chief of the Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, … those funds were returned in full to the Village of Chatham and the New York State Retirement System. I thank and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full … were uncovered by DiNapoli’s audit and investigation of the court’s financial operations. "Mr. Fleury took … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesScarborough Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-117)
… 2024 – February 28, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2019 and forward to October 31, 2025, to review the timeliness of required Annual Financial Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/scarborough-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-117Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… cash disbursements and receipts were properly recorded for the period January 1, 2013 through March 26, 2014. … fire district in Delaware County. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $325,000. Key Findings Policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mOpinion 88-11
… issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Park Land (conveyance of lands subject to reversionary interest) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): When land is conveyed to a village for use as a park, subject to a private reversionary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were proper and supported, and debt service payments were for legitimate Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund … $33,280 or provide timely monthly reports to officials for eight of the 13 months in the audit period; or prepare … state aid if officials do not properly submit claims for reimbursement by June 30, 2024. District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today … with Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown brought four scammers to justice for their thefts at … that was stolen from special education funds. I thank D.A. Brown for his thorough prosecution of all four perpetrators." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialWest Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… receipts that were submitted. Reimbursements for personal cell phones were made without the required cell phone bills. Key Recommendations Audit all claims and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” … former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23000 in village funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today … office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, of Penn Yan, stole cash payments made to the town … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds … office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsBorder City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Border City Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The … Determine whether the Border City Fire District District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137Ridge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
Determine whether the Ridge Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provided adequate oversight of the Treasurers fiscal duties
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… January 1, 2010 through December 3, 2013. Background The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department, which is governed by a … Chenango County and provides fire protection services to Plymouth Fire District residents. The District provides the … Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department Missing Funds 2014M50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company , Franklin County , Newfield Fire Company , Town of Southold and the Union Center Fire Company . “In today’s … level and has resulted in inconsistencies in the approval of overtime, modifying time records and the process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Background The West Hill Fire District No. 3 is located in Chemung County and serves approximately 700 residents. The … budget appropriations. This occurred primarily because in 2008 and 2009 the District received unexpected insurance … December 31, 2013. District officials created this reserve in the late 1990s to fund future costs of new vehicles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown abused the trust of multiple communities and treated … James for their partnership in ensuring Bridget Brown was held accountable for her crimes.” “I am thankful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… Behm announced the indictment of Jael Watts, the owner of Pearl Transit Corp., on ten counts of wire fraud for her role … – you will be held accountable.” Jael, 44, is the owner of Pearl Transit Corp., a non-profit company that claims to … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-scheme