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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… death had not been reported to the pension system. As part of the plea, Walsh was ordered to pay full restitution upfront. “Ms. Walsh tried to profit off of her mother’s death and defraud the state pension system,” DiNapoli said. “Now, through my partnership with law enforcement, she has been held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… The Security Self-Assessment appended to this publication addresses key areas of IT internal … access and contingency planning. Several of the main questions include follow-up questions that will elicit … staff working on laptop computers, you may want to ask a follow-up question about the apparent omission from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentXI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To participate in the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Quick Contracting Program for construction contracts, … where two bids were received, the award was made to the low bidder that was within 15 percent of the engineer’s … estimate. No bidder who otherwise would have been the low bidder was disqualified or withdrew. No bid that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-constructionDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the … to pay more than $4,000 to fund Henry’s health insurance. "Columbia County taxpayers have reason to be very grateful for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… to 7 years in prison. Fitzpatrick was originally charged for the alleged theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the … said Comptroller DiNapoli. “Now he will serve jail time for his actions. My initiative to fight fraud on the … pension system from waste and abuse.” This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… District Attorney David J. Clegg and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal … state pension system for his own financial gain and his arrest should serve as a reminder that this type of act will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an … There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report … untruthful statements—collectively referred to as FADO&U. In 2021, the New York City Council passed Local Law 2212, … that it received 3,700 complaints within its jurisdiction in 2022 and 5,550 such complaints in 2023—an increase of 50%. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followDiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of MaryBeth Shults, the former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, … appointment as the Chamber’s Executive Director in June of 2025. As Executive Director, Shults had access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberMay 1998: Accounting Requirements and Program Information for Multi-Modal Transportation Program
… in subsidiary revenue account code 3505 - Multi-Modal Program and expenditures will be classified by functional … assets and recognize revenue using account 3505. Program Information The following overview is based on … authorized a four-year $350 million Multi-Modal Program. The Multi-Modal Program provides reimbursements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/may-1998-accounting-requirements-and-program-information-multi-modal-transportation-programCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… Initiatives Government Finance Officers Association: Containing Personnel Costs The Nelson A. Rockefeller … CostSaving Ideas Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… adequately monitors wage subsidies to ensure payments are used as intended and whether program contractors accurately … report performance outcomes and that program funds are used as intended. The Office’s requirements for documentation … adequately monitors wage subsidies to ensure payments are used as intended and whethe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsArrochar Meats, Inc.
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether … how Arrochar Meats was selected to provide fuel to DMNA, all the managers and staff at DMNA we interviewed denied … any amount for fuel that was not received. Develop a list of approved vendors from which to purchase items such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… conditions, clogged drains, broken wall and floor tiles, graffiti surfaces) along with ensuring the cleanliness of … only. All signage NCs (including missing, damaged, vandalized, or incorrect messages) must be reported to the … station inspections within three days before and after our site visits. Once identified, defects were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … because of a mental or physical impairment, are unable to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, … harm; and have no one available who is willing and able to assist them responsibly. Services provided range from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followHomeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… and Westchester) and two counties in Connecticut (New Haven and Fairfield). The presence of the homeless at … Reports into the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) database. Key … and, as a result, has no basis for determining whether BRC’s outreach services are meeting expectations for assisting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-355
… of April 1, 2021. Effective Dates: The retroactive Blazer Payment change in pensionability will be processed in … OSC Actions: OSC will process the retroactive Blazer Payment change in pensionability for all employees who received a Blazer Payment using Earnings Code UBU(UCS Blazer Non Pen) effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-355-2025-ucs-blazer-pensionability-changeVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 16, … accurate inventory records were maintained to safeguard all assets, it did not provide detailed guidance for … The School’s inventory records did not include all IT assets and none of the records contained adequate or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9CUNY Bulletin No. CU-817
… CUNY employees in Electrician Titles are eligible for the payment on the payment effective date listed in the Effective Dates section. … who are now deceased should be submitted as a Stop Payment Request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-817-cuny-2025-rate-increases-electrician-titlesUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… money generally to NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS) which distributes the proceeds to the proper recipients. The statewide FFI tax money disbursed by DFS for 2014 through June 2016 (excluding NYC) totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5