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Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in … Lobur will pay restitution totaling $39,182.92. The money was used for, among other things: payments on a Yard … Home Park. "Mr. Lobur took nearly $40,000 in federal grant money meant to further the education of firefighters and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesOpinion 2002-3
… recreational facilities such as a playground and swimming pool. You ask whether a town board may expand the activities … recreational facilities such as a playground and swimming pool. Any town bordering upon or containing within its … recreational facilities, such as a playground or swimming pool, as part of a public dock district (but see Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… and data that support the processes and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly … an explanation of how payroll processing will continue in the event of an unplanned IT incident that renders the … information is routinely backed up so that it is available in the event of an emergency. An IT contingency plan is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… Council 37 in Bargaining Unit SK who reside within the zip codes as identified below: New York City Brooklyn … County Entire County Suffolk County All zip codes except 11719, 11764, 11778, 11786, 11789, and 11792 … 10984, 10986, 10989, 10993, and 10994 Note : The Zip Code criteria is only applicable to members of District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … work experience. Homelessness can make youths vulnerable to violence, crime, and sexual exploitation. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … PHNY was one of six affiliates operated by the Phoenix House Foundation (Foundation), a nationally recognized and … for OASAS-Funded Providers (Guidelines), Phoenix House Personnel Policies and Procedures (Policies), and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkCounty of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… the Oneida County (County) Clerk (Clerk) properly collect and deposit funds, and remit funds in an accurate and timely manner? Audit Period January 1, … Did the Oneida County County Clerk Clerk properly collect and deposit funds and remit funds in an accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110Spencerport Central School District – Employee Benefits (2025M-65)
… Central School District (District) officials authorize and accurately calculate separation and unused leave payments? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – May … the Audit Area In addition to established wages and salaries, school districts (districts) often provide … District officials did not always appropriately authorize and accurately calculate separation and unused leave payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/spencerport-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2025m-65Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… user accounts. Geneseo Central School District – Online Banking (Livingston County) District officials did not follow the board’s online banking policy or develop procedures to adequately segregate online banking duties. Auditors also determined that district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reports with the State Comptroller’s Office or the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) … 25 payments totaling $77,615 from the bank account. In addition, the Clerk of the Legislature did not audit 26 … exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed value that did not meet the woodland eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLake Mohegan Fire District – Procurement (2026M-31)
… an economical manner while allowing interested vendors a fair and equal opportunity to compete. During the audit … help ensure that goods and services are obtained through fair and competitive processes. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/07/10/lake-mohegan-fire-district-procurement-2026m-31DiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… P. DiNapoli, Allegany County District Attorney Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda … “Linda Burrows allegedly concealed her stepfather’s death and forged his name in order to steal benefits from the … to protect the integrity of our pension system and I thank District Attorney Jones and the state Police for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… nearly $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to safeguard public finances but instead she allegedly abused her position to steal town funds and attempted to hide her crime,” … nearly $3000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… Police announced the guilty plea of John Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose Company, for theft of $18,772 … meant to benefit the community.” Morabito, 71, served as chief of the Hose Company, which is one of two fire companies … City of Geneva and the Village of Waterloo. While he was chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreOpinion 91-43
… for mathematical accuracy, may be delegated by town board resolution to a town official other than the clerk. You have … an abstract of the audited claims directed to the town supervisor authorizing and directing payment to the claimant … reached therein. October 15, 1991 Thomas Savage, Town Supervisor Town of Palermo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cortlandville Fire Department , Town of Milford , Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 and West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … board did not develop a multiyear financial plan. Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 – Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was … continuing partnership in combating public corruption.” Wayne County Assistant District Attorney John Ferlicca said, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… has met Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the period … of managing these programs, the Office obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the Office of Child Support … has met Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityHillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2025M-111)
… Did the Hillsdale-Copake Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) provide adequate oversight of disbursements? Audit Period January 1, 2024 to May 31, … Area A fire district board must provide adequate oversight of disbursements to help ensure financial accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/hillsdale-copake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2025m-111