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State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… in village funds over the course of at least 19 years, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, and the New York State Police announced today. “For well over a … together, with critical investigative assistance from the New York State Police Special Investigation Unit. Obviously, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… The Program is voluntary, however, and many survivors do not use the services available to them, the audit found. … Limited Monitoring and Data Collection OTDA needs to do more to collect and retain data on whether human …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman … time after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges for stealing, together with other co-conspirators, … approximately $650,000 in cash kickbacks and payments for personal expenses. Rapfogel admitted that between January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingOpinion 88-31
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is not required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … charged. You ask whether a county treasurer is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … the General Municipal Law provides that: "When, pursuant to the provisions of title P of the criminal procedure law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… York State Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced … investigate any case that involves public corruption, and I want to commend our State Police members, the Comptroller’s … 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/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… process is in compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and whether the Office of Temporary and Disability … ineligible, denying, reducing or terminating the Client's benefits. As a last resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District … and the Office of the State Comptroller for all of their hard work on this case to ensure that justice was served and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftAutomatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Orders issued pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(2) are binding on the parties to the matrimonial action. Automatic Orders are … Orders place no restrictions or limitations on NYSLRS and cannot be used to restrain NYSLRS and its personnel from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersAdministrative Hearings
… an online tool that allows users to host or participate in video conferencing, online meetings, and screen sharing … benefit you seek by presenting evidence in support of your claim. A hearing record is made and will be provided to you … by: Email: Email the Hearing Administration Bureau. Mail: Hearing requests sent by regular mail will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the alleged theft of more than $50,000 in goods and services from the town. The indictment charges … who would rip off taxpayers accountable. The message is clear – unethical behavior will be investigated and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school … assets of $175,000. "Diverting money meant to aid children with specials needs is simply reprehensible," State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York. "It's disturbing when an elected official abuses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… account that primarily benefited three PCMH executives; a deferred compensation plan reserved solely for PCMH’s Chief Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner … . "Thanks to our partnership with Attorney General James and the New York City Department of Investigation, Ms. Mendez … Degree, a Class A misdemeanor in connection with the case. Gonzalez also pleaded guilty to felony counts of Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to her father, Jacob Yudenfreund, a New York State pensioner who died in March 2010. "As our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… raised at music event fundraisers. Statewide, DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led to more than 130 arrests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. … confidence in the institutions that exist to serve them. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to … welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, … placement cases, the court will likely order the Local District to supervise the placement. Most of the standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-children