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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft

… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony … and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theft

State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017

… reliable service and is managed effectively." A commuter train is considered late by the LIRR only if it arrives at … Atlantic Avenue, the second-busiest western terminal in New York City. The on-time performance of trains using Penn …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017

DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft

… he is rejecting a $133,860 extension of a related contract due to the criminal probe. “Mr. Dunkel diverted more … be appropriately punished.” “Exploiting his position as head of the American Academy of Pediatrics in New York, Dunkel defrauded taxpayers …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theft

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft

… Fire Department treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in … direct withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal … Fire Department treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theft

DiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft

… Former Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley pleaded guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing … in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office revealed the theft of public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theft

Halfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in … use of official position for profit,” stated U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian. “Taking money to lobby for legislation … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prison

DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties

… declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State … But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by New York City, which saw an increase of $487 million. “The … slip further.” DiNapoli’s report found outside of New York City, growth in local sales tax collections was a mere 0.7 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-counties

DiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls

… unpaid tolls as "unbillable" because either the license plates captured on camera cannot be traced or are not … 20, 2017, found that TBTA did not maximize toll collection for a variety of reasons, including license plate images that … that of a car. Prior to 2017, only the Henry Hudson Bridge used electronic tolling as the "Open Road Tolling" system was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tolls

DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud

… The former owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of … The former owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraud

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds

… ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to … as a second line of defense to stop inappropriate refunds on high risk returns. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits based on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refunds

DiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning

… Planning requirements for shootings and emergency situations … tool to guide needed improvements to safety and emergency planning in our schools. I applaud Comptroller DiNapoli for … school safety. Upcoming audits will look at safety planning at local districts across New York. An audit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planning

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017

… towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. "In what is becoming the norm, New York’s local governments … cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … the tax cap. The 2017 fiscal year is the fourth year in a row that local governments have had their levy growth …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017

DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft

… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theft

DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected

… found it did not collect more than $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued between Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, 2015. Not adequately enforcing NYC Transit … millions more over the years. “New York City Transit can and should do more to collect fines from those who violate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollected

DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY

… Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Since June 2009, total employment in upstate New York rose by 0.3 percent compared to 2.2 percent … Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-ny

Employee Statuses and Changing an Employees Status in PayServ – Payroll Manual

… and the agency must change the Reason that was used for that particular action, the agency must return the employee to the payroll using an Action of RFL (Return from Leave) or REH … working and receiving payment per the applicable laws, rules and regulations. Leave of Absence/Leave with Pay: If an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-manual/employee-statuses-and-changing-employees-status-payserv

Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste

… P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue … released today. Auditors identified another $361 million in questionable transactions that will require further review … have ready access to the MCOs’ financial and program data in order to perform its mandated financial oversight …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-waste

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