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DiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He … death, Hansen accessed her deceased father’s account online to obtain $67,423 through an online payment platform. She also made several thousand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… unit of the Comptroller’s office. I also note that Mayor John Howe, although not in office while the crimes were … In the first, and separate case, former Police Chief Peter Volkmann was sentenced on July 19, 2021 to pay nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… an audit of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC ) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … is crucial so the public can avoid exposure. I urge DEC to redouble efforts to make sure all municipal sewer … untreated and partially treated sewage discharges to DEC and the local health department within two hours of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … of interests in real property, including those of real estate investment trusts, easements, and leases, are … and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… school districts found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. … of 20 districts (90%) either did not offer mental health training or provided training that lacked some or all the recommended components, … school districts found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 202021 school year by Sept 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment values defined by the vendor. Agencies should note that Location includes a location name assigned by the Statewide … The Location section of the Vendor Record contains sets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts to control invasive species … this problem, but my auditors found several areas where DEC could strengthen its practices to identify non-native … plants and animals and stop them from spreading. I urge DEC officials to follow our recommendations to protect New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… state pension payments via direct deposit into a joint checking account he shared with the defendants. Stephen Toumey’s … name on the paper checks and deposited them into a joint checking account shared by her, Stephen, and the deceased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with District … Attorney Calarco and the State Police,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the District Attorney and the State Police for … did an exceptional and thorough investigation, which made my job of obtaining a conviction that much easier.” New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… next installment of federal stimulus legislation. Let’s do it right: The federal response must fill the revenue gaps for … need support from their state and local governments – not cuts to essential services or tax increases. The economic … million in Erie County. Already, the state Division of the Budget has temporarily withheld more than $1.5 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 314
… Attached are the rules for determining the taxable status of maintenance deductions for State employees. Effective … with the checks dated July 17,2002. OSC Actions The Office of the State Comptroller will produce listings to identify … Deductions mailbox. Attachment - Determining Taxability of Maintenance Deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/314-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsEDSS - Revenue Contract / Amendment Help
… is required to create a new Revenue Contract / Amendment? The Revenue Contract / Amendment will need to be created in the State Financial System (SFS) first. Please use the … The Revenue Contract Amendment will need to be created in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-revenue-contract-amendment-helpDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources … 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in … termination. “Bruce Karam shamelessly diverted funds meant to benefit students to further his personal interests," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan
… “This is a game changer for New York. As the pandemic drags on for New … This is a game changer for New York As the pandemic drags on for New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 347
To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for Federated Community Campaigns SEFA for the 2003 calendar year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/347-2003-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 289
To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for Federated Community Campaigns SEFA for the 2002 calendar year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/289-2002-sefa-campaign-agencies-participating-continuous-giving-pilotDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… ranked in the top 3 nationwide, including beets, apples, maple syrup, cabbage and milk. New York farms grossed $8.5 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the … state. Access to fresh, healthy food adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryXII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… payments to a vendor, Business Units should ensure the voucher is payable to the correct Vendor ID and the payment goes to the correct Address Sequence for the vendor’s … Preparation: Select Appropriate Vendor When preparing a voucher, the Business Unit should select the Vendor ID of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… To determine whether the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it … Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. WCB was authorized to have two advance accounts with a total … other than check number in the electronic check register. WCB personnel stated they had no documentation for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts