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DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring this individual to justice.” “It is always … such a thorough job investigating their cases, which makes my job as a prosecutor easier,” Rain said. “Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDo We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. DiNapoli oversees 33 million unclaimed funds accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today … Junkovic took taxpayer dollars meant to screen individuals for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of … the state. I commend U.S. Attorney Bharara and his staff for their work to bring Mr. Junkovic to justice, and I will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… and official misconduct. She was arraigned Wednesday. She is currently on paid administrative leave. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck … in 2014. To read the audit, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2016/alexandria.pdf Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… Volunteer Fire Company accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Perkins used the stolen money for personal purchases … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will make full … and the restitution and fines of $15 million. For a copy of the Comptroller’s audit of the town of Rosendale, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according … with too little scrutiny while Mr. Snow gambled on the public’s dime,” DiNapoli said. “The solution is often the … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… 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/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsDiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… Fletcher, a heavy equipment operator employed by the Town of Gardiner, was arrested for defrauding the Town of over $14,000 in health care buyout payments he was not … they have external insurance coverage and forego the Town of Gardiner’s health insurance policy. Although Fletcher lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insuranceDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… New York State Police for their partnership in fighting public corruption.” The investigation found that while … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… City of Olean Fire Department (COFD). Gaylor Jr., a former trustee and current firefighter with COFD, was arrested after … Attorney and State Police. “Gaylor Jr. betrayed his duty to his community by allegedly stealing funds meant to protect the citizens of Olean to fund his personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… the Child budget is established, it becomes available to transact against. Agencies can allocate amounts to one or … overspending of the Federal Grant. For an agency to transact on a project within a fund designated as “Federal”, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgetsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… For over 30 years, Banas worked for the City of Tonawanda Public Works Department. He died in December 2019. Smith … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… DiNapoli. “I thank District Attorney Fitzpatrick for his continuing partnership in combatting public … his job early but submitted timecards that inflated the number of hours he worked. He also directed certain Twilight … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… Police announced that former New York State Department of Education employee, Shannon Brady, 52, of Albany, was … for her actions. My office will continue to protect the pension system from fraud.” Brady was working as a state … had never arrived and requested a replacement. A stop payment was placed on the first loan check and Brady was sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 … decline, amounting to $196 million in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees … DiNapoli said. “The fund has not, and does not, send out any electronic messages asking for payment for upgrades. … making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to their funds and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retirees