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Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the … volunteer Patterson Fire Department ("PFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in … loan and to pay personal expenses, including the costs of family vacations. MELIN failed to report this income on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… and Town Justice as required. The Highway Superintendent does not maintain inventory records that collectively show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… York state have been able to deposit $20 million in these banks that will help them serve residents and businesses in … and consumer friendly neighborhood financial services are key to promoting personal savings and encouraging local … to their banking needs, while also reducing their reliance on more expensive financial services. I want to thank Spring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… for $869.4 billion, or 5.6%, of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation after California, Texas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) provided … Law to provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. … various purposes, including affordable housing, business development, and tourism enhancements. The outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, New … New York State Police today announced the arrest of MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of Michael Klein the former treasurer of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… with public safety, although Individual 1 had no prior law enforcement experience. Additionally, and during the … that money for personal expenses, such as rent for his family residence, car loans, and a payment for three … to the NYSBOE, he also falsely disclosed meals during a family vacation as campaign expenses. That includes a family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardCredit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… You may be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military service or other public … in to your Retirement Online account , scroll down to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click the “Manage my Service Credit Purchases” button. The Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-serviceCredit for Military or Additional Service – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Service Credit To request credit for additional or military service, sign in to your Retirement Online … and 6 under Sections 384 384d and 384e Credit for Previous or Military Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/credit-military-or-additional-serviceDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… “moderate fiscal stress” and four villages as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” “Our indicators show fiscal stress remains … officials are encouraged to continue to be mindful about how budget practices today impact budgetary solvency in the … transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… system helps keep local officials and the public informed on this important community issue each year, including the … villages, which predominantly have a fiscal year ending on May 31. The most recent round of scoring also assessed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… In 2023, the MTA estimates that 17.9% of revenue will go towards servicing debt, even as it has pushed out payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-financesSmithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… administrator, but they did not comply with District policy. Reports were missing project specific information … project administrator to submit periodic reports that show actual revenues and expenditures over the life of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) The board overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.3 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18 and … charged to the community education program expenditure account instead of the literacy program, totaling $728,000. … did not preapprove and adequately monitor overtime for custodial employees. District officials also paid overtime to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (2017M-31)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s capital projects for the period June 1, 2015 through January … develop a long-term plan that evaluated the sewer or water capital projects’ financial impact on the annual operating … to the general fund. The Board did not approve water capital project change orders, which resulted in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/19/village-silver-creek-capital-projects-2017m-31DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… long-term structural budget balance. When the Financial Plan is updated I hope there will be more definition on how … results in 2.8 percent projected spending growth from State Operating Funds for SFY 2014-15 instead of the … actual spending growth. Spending of $589.5 million from a settlement with JPMorgan will be paid out of a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingCheektowaga Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-85)
… (CEDC) Board properly managed and monitored the revolving loan fund program. Key Findings The CEDC Board did not properly manage or monitor the revolving loan fund program and was unaware inadequate accounting … records were not complete, accurate or up to date. Loan repayments were not properly accounted for or deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/11/05/cheektowaga-economic-development-corporation-cedc-revolvingDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the state an … universal deployment of the highest-speed connections in every corner of the state, according to a new analysis … that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divide