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Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… of Corrupting the Government in the third degree, a class D felony. Villasuso today paid $175,000 in restitution … of Corrupting the Government in the fourth degree, a class E felony. Diana was sentenced upon his conviction of … count of Engaging Prohibited Conflict of Interest, both class A misdemeanors. The former county executive today paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … public moneys to members of the District’s fire department in excess of $26,000, including the payment of personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… a promise kept to all the civil servants who commit their lives to safeguarding and uplifting their community,” said … apparently forged her deceased grandmother’s signature as well as signing her own name. She spent the money on personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… payments sent to his deceased father. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida pleaded … guilty to identity theft in the first degree in May. “Richard Gaines’ conviction should serve as a clear warning to … in helping to protect our pension system from fraud.” "Richard Gaines shamelessly stole tens of thousands of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, State Comptroller Thomas P. … Broome County District Attorney Korchak, she will answer for her crimes.” LaBarr’s father-in-law, Jack Burnett, … nearly $32000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased fatherinlaw State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… Attorney Jason M. Carusone and the New York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling … advantage of his volunteer position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubClifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… December 31, 2014. Background The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, … Clifton ParkHalfmoon Fire District No 1 Length of Service Award Program 2015M64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015mWalden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
Walden Fire District Disbursements 2014M184
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 – Financial Activities (2017M-17)
… and reported and that District money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2015 through December 27, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for 2017 totaled approximately $690,800. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/kenilworth-fire-district-no-2-financial-activities-2017m-17Kortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… competition for heating oil; had officials worked with the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) to use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51LaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… from the Town of LaGrange and the County of Dutchess, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … ensure that the District does not enter into any contract in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. … independent audit of the District’s records is completed in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer is a duly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Cincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… assets included items such as computers, cameras and night vision goggles. Adopt: A required code of ethics policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Clarence, in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … Ensure that all District officials who are involved in the procurement process comply with the purchasing policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… have assurance that goods and services are acquired at the best price and that purchases are being made in the most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from five vendors totaling $102,136. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Opinion 89-3
… competitive bidding, may enter into a 60-month installment purchase agreement with the State vendor. You note that total … competitive bidding may enter into a 60month installment purchase agreement with the State vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Wading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… The credit card policy does not identify the number of cards to be issued or the individuals authorized to use the cards, and 15 cards were in the District Manager’s custody. Key … Wading River Fire District Gasoline Credit Cards 2017M5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly awarded … of service credit and a defined contribution of $700 each to which they were not entitled. LOSAP points were not … 2015 and contact the District’s attorney and Administrator to recover the associated $2,100 of defined contributions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditUpper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Upper Jay Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … audit fire district Upper Jay board oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76