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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro … five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly $90,000 after her conviction by guilty plea of grand larceny in the second degree and grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecuting this case.” New York state pensioner Ralph Gritman retired from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & Preschool Inc., which stemmed from … plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park the owner of Bilingual SEIT Preschool Inc which stemmed from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtTiconderoga Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-154)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010, through December 31, 2012. … The Ticonderoga Central School District is located in portions of the Towns of Ticonderoga, in Essex County, and Hague, in Warren County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/ticonderoga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-154Obtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and Local Retirement System 59 Maiden Lane — 31st Floor or 30th Floor New York, NY 10038 Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsDiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… to fraud charges earlier this year following a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … also praised the work of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for New York City’s Department of Education, … District Attorney’s Office for their collaboration in this investigation. DiNapoli has identified fraud and improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudAbout Unclaimed Funds
… through an email request or through a link to a fraudulent Web site. For more information on phishing, please visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… commitments reported by 29,795, or 7.7 percent. NYPA sold scrap metal and plant equipment without appropriate controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… and Community Renewal is an umbrella entity consisting of all the State's major housing and community renewal agencies … units) to low-income tenants. The remaining 80 percent are rented at market rates, but are subject to rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … and procedures for addressing overpayments, including the creation of a new earnings code to track pending recovery … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2413-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1320
… & 1 Day Nights $1,867.70 Additional Pay Earnings Codes AMP, COM and PRO The payment amount for Administrative Maintenance Pay (Earnings Code AMP), Command Payment (Earnings Code COM) and Premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1320-april-2014-security-salary-increases-and-additional-pay-increasesAndover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… Education composed of five elected members. The District's budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $8.2 … not include a summary statement. As a result, the Board’s ability to monitor the projected use and need of reserve … a debt service reserve that District officials could not associate with any outstanding debt, and more than $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… did not do enough to ensure youth were properly assessed when they entered facilities or that staff were up to date on … for physical or mental health issues that youth may have when admitted, including substance abuse problems. Youth in … (CPM) training so they can properly restrain youth when necessary and minimize injuries. From Oct. 1, 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing … “Kendra’s Law was enacted to ensure that those with severe mental illness get treatment to prevent them harming … of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S. … who attempt to defraud the pension system. I thank the New York State Police and Dutchess County District Attorney … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Attorney David M. Hoovler today announced that former Town of Bethel Tax Collector Debra Gabriel, of Bethel, pleaded guilty before Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for … Former Town of Bethel Tax Collector Debra Gabriel of Bethel pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… such as ensuring that DAC contact information is widely accessible. Some schools also did not provide DASA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actTown of Newfield – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-2)
… more than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) industry standard, costing the Town approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-newfield-selected-financial-activities-2013m-2