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State Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… always check with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to see whether DWI offenders even have any vehicles … their assigned probation officer (PO) is supposed to run a DMV check to determine whether the probationer’s driver … whom were repeat offenders, to determine whether the above-DMV checks were performed. They found: In 70 cases, there was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… them that a pension beneficiary, Shirley Conklin, had died on July 3, 2018, and all payments should have stopped after … joint account, with Schwinzer withdrawing that amount in funds. During this same period, Schwinzer took out an … The deposits were made electronically into Conklin’s bank account, with no other monies going in. Schwinzer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localLabor Investigations in New York City
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation … To determine whether the Department of Labor Department is adequately conducting labor violation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable Thomas A. Breslin. “Ms. Miller … state prison,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Fraud on the retirement system will not be tolerated and I … of the Attorney General’s Investigations Division which is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-1620002024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
… 2024 Year In Review FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP … at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-review2025 Year in Review
… at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025. 2025 Year In Review Download PDF Watch Video … at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2025-year-in-reviewComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Our fight against pension fraud has led to more than 20 arrests and $2.7 … My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and hold you responsible. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Joon H. Kim, the … was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false … his embezzlement of more than $5.6 million from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: "Michael Klein …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, … $8,571, during our audit period. As president and owner of the welding company, the Board member had a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Opinion 89-56
… health care services billed but not provided) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a), (d)(3); TOWN LAW, §27; CIVIL … seq .: A town which has established a self-insured health insurance plan may provide, by local law or pursuant to a … town. Accordingly, in the absence of proper statutory or home rule authorization, a town could not make the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67 ). About the Program In February 2007, … and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other … of Addiction Services and Supports. Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … to ensure that those with severe mental illness get treatment to prevent them harming themselves or others,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Enacted Budget for the State Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2026 includes more than $18 million to enhance both county … In addition, providers are required to report significant events—those that may negatively impact a person’s AOT, such … quality and completeness of information about significant events and how that information is shared, lapsing AOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followOpinion 97-23
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Ambulance Corps (simultaneous membership in fire company) … FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (simultaneous membership in ambulance corps) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Eligibility … may be a member of a fire company and a volunteer ambulance corps at the same time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… January 2018 through September 2021. About the Program DOT’s mission is to ensure its customers – those who live, work, … statutory requirement to provide an appeal to Committee on Open Government (COOG) upon receipt for any of the 49 … the appeal to COOG when the determination is made. DOT’s regional offices did not always follow the FOIL procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… Lump sum payments must be reported in the month they were earned using the appropriate earnings code . The following types of payments may be made as a lump sum: … sum payments to employees NYSLRS employers should report the payments in the month they were earned under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 807
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed … implements the Arbitration Award between New York State and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) (BU01) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/807-april-2008-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updates-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-24
… of 2005, Article 8, Section 131.6 of the Civil Service Law, and the 2003-2007 bargaining agreement between the State … as defined by Section 130.3(c) of the Civil Service Law at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job … when reporting transactions in Pay Period 1L: For Pay Changes, Position Changes, and Transfers with effective dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-24-april-2007-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments