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DiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police today announced … Thomas P DiNapoli Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… the public’s trust and recovered the stolen funds.” “This is not a victimless crime,” said District Attorney Jason … of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar not spent on the community. Here, we secured full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… before the Hon. Andrew E. Krause, United States Magistrate Judge. SYLLA surrendered upon learning of an outstanding … presented before Judge Krause on July 20, 2022. Earlier today, DOUKOURE also surrendered upon learning of an … stole people’s identities to submit claims for money that did not belong to them, stealing from those who had unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateXIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Preparation: When an employee returns a State-issued check resulting from an expense report, the Business Unit must follow the check cancellation procedures for joint custody bank accounts … XII, Section 9.C - Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor Check of this Guide. The Department of Taxation and Finance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10a-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-state-issued-checkDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … Colucci put her greed ahead of the community these tax funds were meant to support,” State Police Superintendent … and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for two years, ending in August 2020. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released the following statement on New York City’s property tax assessments: “The release of New … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today released the following statement on New York Citys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Bayard embezzled more than $1.4 million from the estate’s bank account. From June 2011 to June 2012, Bayard wrote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… guilty to grand larceny in the second degree and will pay full restitution of $90,000. Melwani, 58, of Woodstock, … part of the scheme, the defendants completed and filed an application containing false information with the Office of … or tenants could apply to OTDA for funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the tenant met the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York … Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two … of the vehicle (to capture the license plates). E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system that allows customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial audit report, … significant issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. … not adequate to ensure continuity of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … included in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth … To determine the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… to provide the services for each contracted program, up to the maximum budgeted amount. Costs are reported via an … not re-claim these costs for funding in the future. Follow up with PROMESA to formally assess the $6,109,916 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, pleaded guilty to felony theft of nearly $75,000 over a four-year period. … Company,” Cirencione said. “I am pleased Ms. Havens has taken responsibility for her actions and made a significant … she had access to the company’s bank account and credit card. Investigators found she issued unauthorized checks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to nonpublic schools were only provided to eligible students. … for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… information (PPSI) in its Student Information System (SIS) for the period July 1, 2014 through October 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $41 million. … documentation to show justification and authorization for the 48 grade changes made by guidance counselors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials adequately safeguarded … and identities, and viewing PPSI. The SIS allows users to assume other users’ accounts and identities. Key Recommendations Evaluate permissions currently granted to each SIS user and remove any deemed unnecessary. Limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… Private Equity Investment Program has helped grow the pension fund while supporting jobs and fueling local … Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to develop similar … $467 million available for new investments. Read about the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fund