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Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
Determine whether the Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/brasher-winthrop-district-2021-47.pdfSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… The Snyder Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst, … District officials could have saved approximately $4,000 on their electricity bills if they had obtained quotes for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365DiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… organization’s payroll system to defraud the organization of over $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to … and carry out justice.” The State Comptroller’s Division of Investigations and Corning Police Department found that … anniversary date, allowing her to receive 29 hours of additional personal and floating holiday hours. Thurber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsNY311 Mobile Phone Layout Test
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/ny311-mobile-phone-layout-testDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… that group rides were separate, individual rides in order to unlawfully receive mileage payments for each individual in … program through a systematic billing scheme in order to bolster his own profits at the expense of New Yorkers,” … DiNapoli said. “The Medicaid program provides access to essential health care for millions of people, and my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudManagement of Capital Projects
… or terminate at the Atlantic Terminal (formerly Flatbush Avenue) in Brooklyn, with a number of others originating or terminating at Hunters Point Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. All of these terminals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsFairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2025M-75)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fairview Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials procured goods and … Determine whether the Fairview Fire Districts District Board of Fire Commissioners Board and officials procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/fairview-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2025m-75West Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
… with taxpayers and levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. We found: As of December 31, 2021, … was $1.8 million, which was unreasonable and sufficient to cover 50 percent of the 2022 appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic budgets. For example, revenues were underestimated by nearly $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the importance of proper etiquette, … what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach educational empowerment tools." The NAF grant proceeds … performing the work of two teachers under the Advantage After School Program and was paid more than two times the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterApplying for Benefits – Article 14 Benefits
… with an Information Representative at one of our consultation sites throughout New York State. Filing With … it must be received by our Albany office, one of our consultation sites, or another office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-benefitsLakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… 2011, to December 27, 2012. Background The Lakeville No. 2 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … in Livingston County, where it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners comprises five elected members. The … with close ties to the District. Renovations to the truck bay for the exclusive use of the members and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… annual contribution is capped at $14,000 and the maximum account balance is $100,000. The program was modeled after … funds in several ways, including an optional checking account and debit card. To be eligible, an individual must … list. New York residency is required and only one account per individual is permitted. "The more independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly accepting withdrawing and spending nearly $80000 in funds from pension payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… County Comptroller’s Office as well as our partners in the New York State Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’s … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced … DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering … Thomas P DiNapoli Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsMiddlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… services in an economical manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – October 24, 2025. We extended the audit period back to … in goods and services during the period of January 1, 2024 through July 16, 2025, and made a payment of $157,992 … District officials did not: Competitively bid and award a contract valued at $564,065 to purchase a new tanker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… and separate from the Town of Neversink, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … requirements. Use the unexpended surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that reserve funds are established, funded and used in accordance with all related statutory provisions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations