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DiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… charge was put on the table, to guarantee that Bemus Point gets all its money back now, and in one shot, rather than … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal … on the Fire Company’s credit card, including purchases for her personal sales business. This guilty plea is the … 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/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyTown of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations (2019M-33)
… misconduct. On December 14, 2021, the Clerk pleaded guilty to Attempted Falsifying Business Records in the second … prepared monthly, whereby known liabilities are reconciled to available cash. Take appropriate action to recover any money due the Town. Annually audit, or cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-saranac-town-clerk-operations-2019m-33Former 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 guilty … the case, stated that between 1997 and July 21, 2016, Stephanie Cowart served as Executive Director of the Niagara … federal funding. Between October 2013 and January 2015, Stephanie Cowart, being an agent of a state authority, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven … account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020, at which time the pension payments should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… equipment, including Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) in the subway system, to avoid future unexpected failures, an … because of staff reductions, and that the large increase in security equipment further reduced its ability to conduct … 7, 2023. Auditors looked at 80 alarms and found either no live videos were available or the cameras were not working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderHerkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Herkimer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly planned and … more than needed for the initial project and used the funds to make other non-voter approved renovations. Borrowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rail transit system, six tunnels and bridges between New York and New Jersey, the … the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, and the World Trade Center (WTC). The PANYNJ has five departments … Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals – manages and maintains six interstate vehicular crossings and two interstate bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Clerk Kristi Pierce has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony); Defrauding the Government (E … from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … for vacation time when she actually hadn’t. She then put in for time off and collected more than $11,000 for days that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has accurately assessed and attempted to collect all Driver Responsibility Assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Crossroads Juvenile Detention Center (Crossroads), located in the Bronx and Brooklyn, respectively. New York City Public … the age that a juvenile can be prosecuted as an adult in criminal cases from 16 to 18. Before RTA, individuals in NYC charged with a crime who were 16 and 17 were treated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Leveled Off in 2021 According to … 4.4 percent in 2021 after a 45.8 percent jump in 2020); Rape (up 10 percent after a 15.8 percent decrease in 2020); … 2020 and continued to climb in 2021 in the areas reporting on this data. When comparing the five-year averages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and … documentation for 140 purchases totaling $44,547. Ensure the Village’s procurement policy was followed for three … $19,179. Document whether claims were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Reporting Through Retirement Online – Legacy Reporting
… Retirement Online allows you to securely report service and salary … have a username and password, work with your Retirement Online contact and security administrators to receive access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-through-retirement-onlineVillage of Horseheads – Collections (2023M-169)
… deposited until we identified the discrepancy, or seven to 11 months after collection. The Board of Trustees (Board) … with New York State Village Law which required the Board to annually audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. … In March 2024, the Assistant Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-collections-2023m-169State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today announced the following audits were issued. Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (Nassau County) The board did not … claims, monitored and accounted for the project consisting of building improvements, upgrades and tennis court reconstruction during the audit period. There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Report 2019-S-45 ). About the Program The State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… 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/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… held before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert. When sentenced, the defendants each face up to 20 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-scheme