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List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress for 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2024/pdf/2024-munis-stressed.pdfMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… allowable under the related contracts. The audit covered Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant contracts that … and other stakeholders to reduce and prevent shootings and gun-related deaths. Together, these two programs make up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … sales. Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Auditors also found that probation … sales. Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Auditors also found that probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… businesses, 660 more than in 2009. Many are small retail shops and restaurants that reflect the neighborhood’s … in taquerias, hear Dominican music playing in mom and pop shops, see people shopping in Colombian markets or sporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… State Police, and Acting Wayne County District Attorney Christopher Bokelman, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksOpinion 90-29
… forth in section 420.10(7) of the Criminal Procedure Law. A county whose probation department is a designated … provides as follows: 7. Undisbursed restitution payments. Where a court requires that restitution or reparation be made … by a crime victim against a county probation department would have been governed, in all likelihood, by a six year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Georgia woman, Sandra Smith, was sentenced to over a year in federal prison and ordered to pay full restitution after admitting she stole $459,050 in New York state pension and federal social security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s bank account, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New … Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. … “The New York State and Local Retirement System is structured to benefit those who have dedicated years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherOnondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… and disbursement procedures. Disburse more than $60,000 in restitution payments to crime victims. Key Recommendations Review and update policies … procedures to disburse undistributed restitution payments in a timely manner. County officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… of more than $156,000,” DiNapoli said. “Now, thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156k2020 Legislative Update – Extension of VTL 1809 (1) and VTL 1809 (2)
Mandatory Surcharge and Crime Victim Assistance Fee Extension, effective until 9/1/21
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/advisory-091120.pdfMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) accurately excluded 340B drugs from the … discount the price of drugs sold to eligible health care providers. The Medicaid program benefits when these providers … Program. The Department developed its own 340B provider list, which contained about 200 Medicaid provider ID numbers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in … in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … Albany, NY 12236. … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… General James . “Public corruption in any form will never be tolerated, and my office remains committed to holding bad … to justice.” “Corrupting the election process is a crime that deserves a serious penalty," said New York City … Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. The Attorney General would also like to thank the New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated the public he swore to serve by double-dipping, receiving both a public pension and a paycheck at the same time. Today, he admitted to his fraud, and he will be held accountable for his corruption.” New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased mother. “Ms. Chatley hid her mother’s death … of Chatley’s mother’s death after receiving an anonymous tip and commenced an investigation. The investigation found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionGlossary
… must be formally appointed by the Court to safeguard these funds until the child becomes 18. Usually, a parent (the … to Help You Keep Your Money What to Expect from Us … he unclaimed funds glossary outlines the terminology used within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71), 90-Day Response
To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education De
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s71-response.pdfCyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Cyber Incident Response Team (Report 2020-S-58 ). About the … according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report. In 2017, the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) was created within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-follow