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Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents are charged with Grand Larceny … “We uncovered their unlawful behavior and worked with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on February 28, … as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to … To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followWyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through … (Treasurer), County Clerk (Clerk) and Surrogate’s Court must develop sound procedures and processes which, when … a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard court and trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2Opinion 89-59
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER RENTS -- Imposition of (authority to impose water rates to raise both operation and maintenance and … Whether a town water district may raise the cost of both operation and … maintenance and debt service solely by the imposition of water rates on the users of the water district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Opinion 92-32
… A town may purchase an historically significant railroad depot located within the town and immediately reconvey the depot, for fair and adequate consideration, to an historical … of surplus town funds to purchase an historical railroad depot located within the town, under the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The total number of overtime hours worked also increased, continuing a trend that began in 2011. “State employees worked 16.8 million overtime hours last year, at a record cost of $716 million,” DiNapoli … three agencies accounted for 65.3 percent of the overtime hours, almost 11 million hours, and nearly 63 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and … New York and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being prosecuted by Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts. "This fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… of Russell began after the Comptroller’s Office received a phone call from someone purporting to be Lorraine Stenclik, … her July 2022 pension payment. The call came from a phone number that was registered to Russell. There were 33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the printout, to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only accept … must match the document total and the amount entered into SFS. For electronic (ACH or wire) funds, agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… of NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), offers low-cost to no-cost health insurance coverage to eligible New Yorkers through a variety of plans. Between … a subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals H+H offers lowcost to nocost health insurance coverage to eligible New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… have their own distinct personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business growth, share of … can use as they continue their efforts to ensure these are great neighborhoods to live, work and go to school in.” … the spirit of New York. Nearly half the residents here are immigrants, and their hard work has helped make these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensOpinion 95-32
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (use of model security and custodial agreements provided by the … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (preparation of model security and custodial agreements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … A local government is not required by law to enter into security and custodial agreements identical to the models …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state … A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21946 in state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly … holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of what can be accomplished when agencies work together with a … subsequently relocated to South Carolina. When she passed away in South Carolina on Aug. 8, 2019, her pension payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… obtain preapproval by e-mailing Treasury-Accounting@tax.ny.gov with the amount of the cash deposit and a … Therefore, agencies must have proper control activities in place to mitigate the risk. Checks and documents must be … and total amount to Treasury.Mailbox.Accounting.Unit@tax.ny.gov . For bulkload agencies a hardcopy (submitted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. … SUNY operates the EOP, which provides access, support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the … monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program EOP and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Empire State Development Corporation's personal services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, … State law and ESDC's internal contracting guidelines. The contract covered the period August 1, 2007 through December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… shootings and firearm-related homicides. Established in 2014, GIVE is a crime-fighting program designed to assist … New York City. GIVE contracts may include amounts for confidential funds, which are paid – generally in cash – to confidential informants for tips and information. Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs