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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Bureau Investigator Joel Cordone and Investigator David Buske, with support from Supervising Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicWage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … unpaid wages, withheld wages, and illegal deductions. In 2013, the Division recouped nearly $23 million in wages and interest on behalf of more than 12,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of youth services at New … to prevent contraband from entering the facilities and improve access to health, mental health and educational … New York City Administration for Children Services has to improve its operations and oversight at Horizon and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New … Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … case.” Scarborough’s federal convictions relate to his wrongful receipt of per diem payments from New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… investigation was conducted by Senior Investigator Sandra Migaj, under the supervision of Supervising … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… the Department of Health (Department) is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program … in creating programs to address lead-poisoning prevention requirements and provide case management and follow-up … and Prevention in 2012. The fact that the number of BLL tests requiring follow-up services under the standard in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… the membership. Furthermore, in accordance with relevant case law, in the case of a multi-company fire department, FFI … of the Town, outside of the District, constitutes the Town’s two fire protection districts, for which the Town contracts … The bookkeeper assists the Supervisor with the Town’s accounting functions, including calculating the FFI tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York … Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates … of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with … Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation of the two juvenile facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsOpinion 95-20
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- … Whether a surrogates court should charge a petitioner one filing fee or separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 90-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §§6, 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … our opinion as to the application of article 8, §6 of the State Constitution which provides an exclusion from the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… City's largest providers of special education services to pre-schoolers with disabilities, pleaded guilty to stealing $5 million in city and state funding between 2005 … was intended for special needs students between ages three to five. Island Child Development Center (ICDC), a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… in the Third Degree before Justice Danny Chun in Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term. As part of his plea … will stand and he will be sentenced to one year of jail. Galker is due back in court on November 1. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… administrative leave from the police department in April 2025 as a result of the investigation. He was later … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations , 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… account. Bunn, 49, was sentenced to time served and full restitution, which he paid today in Queens County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… told ORA that the repairs were finished, but didn’t send paperwork to support that claim until May. The next month, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, … in government, and that is why I have made cracking down on public corruption a top priority.” “These individuals … partners to see that public corruption is rooted out at all levels.” Tanski is accused of circumventing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… unable to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care); are in need of protection from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs