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DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from … out on the $75,000 bond he posted following his previous arrest. The defendants are due back in court October 3, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOpinion 91-50
… retained percentages held by the State Comptroller or by a political subdivision. This is in reply to your inquiry … 139 of the State Finance Law. Section 139(3) permits a contractor to withdraw all or any part of amounts retained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from … the mail and the American public from criminals. Today’s arrest of Mr. Galker should serve as a clear warning to mail … States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020Opinion 92-46
… same or similar commodities will exceed $10,000 over the course of a fiscal year (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-64, p 169; … to be purchased for other village purposes over the course of the fiscal year ( cf . 18 Opns St Comp, 1962, p 43, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … a tax levy of $50.5 million, which is $3 million above the legal limit, unless the City Council overrides the tax levy … recurring operating expenditures. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … that claims we reviewed were adequately documented and for appropriate purposes. However, claims were not always … ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202Transformation of the MTA
… any aspect of the Transformation Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved service levels for the customer, process … from January 2017 through October 2022. About the Program In April 2019, the New York State Legislature enacted changes in the Public Authorities Law (PAL) requiring MTA and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… “Thanks to their love, support and teachings, I achieved my dream of a career in public service, culminating in being … with great pride that I accept this high honor, and I know my parents and grandparents would be so very proud of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… to our localities,” DiNapoli said. “The pandemic has taken a toll on statewide sales tax collections during the past … in mid-April, and will provide a more accurate regional picture of sales tax collections during the first quarter … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… service providers. Transportation costs and services can represent significant agency expenses, and also affect … expenses and services. For example, OPWDD could take additional steps to monitor employee driving records and … (e.g., speeding, disobeying traffic devices, driving while intoxicated). OPWDD could also improve controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,384 contracts for state … . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office of the State Comptroller’s review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis through Jan. 1, … In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1384 contracts for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberXII.4.D Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES Internal Controls Assessment Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6, Section 6.6 of the New York Codes, Rules … and, therefore, appropriate to pay. In accordance with Chapter XII, Section 4.B - Certification of Vouchers , … guidance on voucher authorizers, please see GFO Chapter XII, Section 4.B – Certification of Vouchers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4d-certification-internal-controls-over-payment-processHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and … Education Department, Regulations of the Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education, and the NYC Health Code govern … and hallways, and, in one instance, in an unlocked storage room in close proximity to the student cafeteria. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsOpinion 88-53
… of compensation for working vacations from calculation of final average salary) RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, … agreement is not includable in the calculation of one year final average salary. You ask whether compensation paid to … agreement is includable in the calculation of one year final average salary under section 302(9)(d) of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Nursing Home Surveillance
… of Health (Department) consistently follows federal and State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including the issuance of fines … of Health Department consistently follows federal and State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillanceTown of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… (Town) Board (Board) properly plan for and manage the Highway Department (Department) building capital project? … capital project for a new Department building, including a road salt storage shed (salt shed). From January 1, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46DiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The arrest was the product of a joint investigation by DiNapoli, … Perry Court by Judge Charles Miller. Conaway was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Since … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, pleaded guilty to fourth degree grand larceny, official misconduct and … after an investigation and audit found she stole thousands of dollars from the town, State Comptroller Thomas P. … Green the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva pleaded guilty to fourth degree grand larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guilty