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Opinion 92-30
… of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views … 802(1)(f), 803, 806: A member of a county governing board who also serves on the board of a not-for-profit agency does … You ask whether a member of a county governing board who also serves as an unsalaried member of the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Ladder Company No. 1. , McConnellsville Fire District , Putnam County , Village of Speculator , Village of Valley Stream and the Village of Washingtonville . "In … of ethics, procurement policy or an investment policy. Putnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… policy to provide guidance for employees involved in the billing and collection of solid waste and recycling … it was not comprehensive and the procedures included in the policy were not always adhered to. Authority officials … Routinely compare the amounts collected as recorded in the system and on manual receipts with the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… Purpose The objective of this performance audit was to assess the accuracy of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s (Board) reported assessable expenses and compliance with relevant statutes related to the administration of … To assess the accuracy of the Workers Compensation Boards reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Former Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… arrangement with a former employee of Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) who earlier in the investigation … an iPad, and free meals. State law strictly prohibits all medical providers, including pharmacies, from paying or … Investigative support was provided by Supervising Legal Assistant Wendy Dorival, as well as Confidential Legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills for … alleged actions reveal a disdain for honest disclosure,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “My partnership with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Report 2013-S-17 ). Background We issued our initial audit report on … audit covered the period December 1, 2008 through May 29, 2013. Our initial audit determined the Department did not … Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits ( 2013-S-17 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… continue to work with law enforcement agencies across the country to protect the New York State pension. I’m grateful … Bump eventually admitted to officials that his mother had died and he had disposed of her body. Following the joint … County, Criminal. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… under certain conditions. DHCR works with owners as they near the end of their 20 year affordability requirements to … (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), Findlay House (Bronx), and Jamie Towers (Bronx). Key Findings DHCR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellUnion Springs Central School District - Safeguarding of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (2022M-67)
… adequate controls to safeguard personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on mobile computing devices … as establishing a District-wide data classification matrix and inventorying PPSI in their possession, to help ensure the … safeguarded. Key Recommendations District officials and IT staff should: Develop comprehensive written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/union-springs-central-school-district-safeguarding-personal-private-andFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded … Russell T. Ippolito, who is handling the case, stated that between 1997 and July 21, 2016, Stephanie Cowart served … Niagara Falls Housing Authority (NFHA), an organization that has received federal funding. Between October 2013 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of New York City's largest providers of special education services to pre-schoolers with … that Rabbi Samuel Hiller the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center pleaded guilty to stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Rye Neck Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act … Determine whether the Rye Neck Union Free School District District used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
… Lake Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training … Lake Central School District District used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… Kanas was arrested on a warrant by City of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. Having been … and the Attorney General thank the City of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to administration of … Key Recommendations Ensure the adjustments noted in this report are included in the 2013-14 assessment. Provide … Board has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… that are sold on the basis of their weight, volume or size. Key Findings The Department may not be conducting … audit trail capabilities. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures regarding the number of … and a graduated fine schedule for violations. Establish written policies and procedures to ensure a proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … stealing over $22,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his … General, he’ll serve jail time and repay $22,000 to the New York State and Local Retirement System." "Stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceased