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Livingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial operations for the … Key Findings The Department makes little or no effort to collect unpaid obligations for the Department’s 1,900 “due … Department did not maintain adequate documentation related to undisbursed restitution or make timely payments to unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… sick and leave balances by more than 270 hours which could have given him more than $6,000, before his actions were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… as the fire department treasurer, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a crime of Public Corruption, a class B felony. The charge is related to the theft of more than $300,000 from the Croton-on-Hudson … Police Department for working with my office to bring him to justice." "Stealing public money is a crime against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDelaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s assigned counsel plan and the implementation of that plan, and how courts within the County determined assigned counsel … responsible for establishing a plan for providing counsel to individuals charged with a crime, or otherwise entitled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384State Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Ricardy … Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to petit larceny for stealing nearly $4,000 from the New York State & Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender and arrest of Gerald Munson, a former Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… Rodney Peets was arraigned in Wayne County today on charges of offering a false instrument for filing, … to conceal his negligence," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayers have a right to expect accountability and transparency in … To date, DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led to over 150 arrests and the ordered restitutions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now repaid. Joanne … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kAlbany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… disbursement functions increases the risk that Department funds could be misappropriated without detection. Although … trust fund, Department officials have not disbursed these funds in a timely manner in accordance with the policy. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… Swanson and his staff for their diligent work on this case.” “I’d like to thank the State Comptroller’s Office for … DiNapoli’s audit and investigation found the $63,636 cash shortage while examining justice court records. Further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… maintenance costs of additional roads put a major strain on the Thruway, and traffic fell by more than 10 percent … has increased and, as a result, its total liabilities have risen nearly 80 percent, from $3.5 billion in 2010 to … 10 percent of the roads and 20 percent of the bridges have been replaced or thoroughly reconditioned. The Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… budgets when property values decrease, tax bases shrink and crime jumps. “Our communities are paying a big price when … said. “We must continue efforts to help homeowners and implement solutions that support local governments’ … foreclosure has drawn out the process, increasing costs for individuals and municipalities. This is particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. … not, and does not, send out any electronic messages asking for payment for upgrades. Don’t be fooled. Protect yourself …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… approximately $5,620. She later attempted to conceal the crime by transferring bail money from one justice’s account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014
… reviewed over 2,000 contracts valued at $2.1 billion and approved nearly 1.2 million payments worth nearly $8.9 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … of New York State’s Common Core. $353,000 to The After School Corp. for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-november-2014Cayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over the collection and disbursement of all moneys for which the Department is responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… County District Attorney Gregory Oakes for taking action on this case.” “I want to personally thank Comptroller … This case is a great example of the positive impact we can have when agencies work together on the public's behalf.” … Statewide, DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led to more than 130 arrests and $26 million in money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and instead use the money for their personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudCyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… from 114,702 in 2019 to 300,497 in 2022. These attacks can have a significant impact on the public when they target public authorities and local … that oversee a variety of services the public depends on, including water systems, utilities, airports, schools, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-funds