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DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsOpinion 88-24
… has an interest in a contract with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in … program, where reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to … have a prohibited conflict of interest if the board member and her husband are reimbursed for costs incurred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, was arrested today for stealing $101,000 from … Storrs was elected fire chief after serving as treasurer, and took advantage of these positions to mislead and betray …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 89-25
… Fund (transfer of moneys to capital reserve fund) SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Contracts (for use of excess capacity of … plant for use by town sewer districts) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (permissible means of financing expansion of … with a town sewer district for the conveyance, treatment, and disposal of sewage at the village treatment plant, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… by the Comptroller, New York State Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. Her actions were exposed … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly … from Long Island was sentenced to five years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution after being convicted of … New York state retirement system that they will be caught and prosecuted no matter where they live,” DiNapoli said. “My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing over $200,000 … yourself is a heinous offense,” DiNapoli said . “Diacetis and Zielinski not only allegedly stole over $200,000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… funding for education, clean water, affordable housing and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with … more than a week into the fiscal year, the Legislature and Executive acted on critical budget issues that will help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… stealing more than $5,000 in public funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she falsified vouchers and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, … Judge Marianne Furfure based on DiNapoli’s examination and partnership with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor migrant student performance after an audit … the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant workers face enormous challenges and obstacles in their educations, including poverty and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… Chenango County District Attorney Michael Ferrarese, and the New York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of … Office, the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York State Police. As part of the plea agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise at a conference at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an … rules for conference costs are clear,” DiNapoli said. “And lavish parties with alcohol, cruises and extra guests are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession grow. Inflation is still too high, and New York still has not regained all the jobs lost during … financial plan. New York needs to fund essential programs and services that support quality of life in our state, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalX.2 Guide to Vendor Management Policies – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… create contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and in general, process voucher payments in the Statewide … been successfully registered in the Statewide Vendor File and have valid New York State Vendor IDs. Business Units must … the accuracy of its information, including addresses and contacts, and must communicate changes timely. Customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x2-guide-vendor-management-policiesXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… section outlines the procedures to be followed by a State agency to execute the transfer of the rights, obligations, … under a contract to another individual or organization. Agency contract managers should be aware of all transfers … of without the prior written consent of the contracting agency officials. State agencies may waive prior written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the … said. “I thank Chautauqua District Attorney Schmidt and his office for partnering with us, bringing this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolIII.1 Statewide Financial System (SFS) Overview – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… (OSC), the Treasury Division of the Department of Tax and Finance (DTF/Treasury), the Division of Budget (DOB), and the Office of the Chief Information Officer/Office for … The Program’s mission included developing, deploying and maintaining an integrated Statewide Financial System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii1-statewide-financial-system-sfs-overviewDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… is being boosted by community-based projects led by state and community leaders to expand tourism, improve workforce skills and spur industrial growth, according to an economic profile … of Commerce. "The North Country's unique rural landscape and natural resources provide both opportunities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … Town Court. Her misdeeds were uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office at the town’s request, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesXII.8.C Payment Intercepts – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Under certain circumstances allowed by law and when requested by the Business Unit, the Office of the … ability to offset payments received from the Business Unit and offset a portion of that payment to another entity. This … Under certain circumstances allowed by law and when requested by the Business Unit the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8c-payment-intercepts