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DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… and continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law enforcement agency, but as … seriously,” said Assistant District Attorney Erin Bates, who is handling the prosecution of this case. “Building trust … 1991 and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into a bank account jointly held with his daughter, Alayne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… altered receipts to show a lower amount collected from the park director and code enforcement officer. DiNapoli’s auditors found that $18,586 in park and recreation fees, $4,146 in code enforcement fees and … a total amount of nearly $10,709 lower than what the park manager actually remitted; The town does not have complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office … Housing Authority , Town of Hadley , High Falls Water District , Town of Leicester , City of Newburgh , Niagara … custody that should have been turned over to the State Comptroller’s Office as abandoned property. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Region (HUD-OIG). “Kory O’Hara violated the trust of his community and his duty as Town Supervisor by stealing funds … resulting in the issuance of millions of dollars in rehabilitation grants to Prattsville and its residents. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… levels are in accordance with statutory requirements, and budget estimates and reserve balance levels are reasonable. … change. Watervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (Albany County) The board did not adopt realistic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… degree and four counts of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, related to his diversion of … for the same work, one from the Town of Queensbury and another from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest … Michael Schmidt said. “When that money is instead used for someone’s personal gain, they must be held accountable. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… it. Andrew will be a great asset in sourcing investment opportunities in the growing lower carbon global economy.” … low carbon economy,” Siwo said. “I have spent much of my career sourcing, assessing, and managing sustainable … to that, Siwo was a manager at the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), where he validated impact investment funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively.” Village of Alden – Ambulance Service Billing and Collection (Erie County) The board did not properly oversee and monitor ambulance billing and collection. Auditors identified charges for … written policies and procedures for ambulance service billing and collection. Town of Bainbridge – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water Authority , Town of Seward and the Town of Walton . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … elected officials and 94 employees approximately $26,400 in 2015. Absent corrective action, the county will likely overpay them an estimated $27,000 in the 2016 fiscal year. In addition, the county did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is not … The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is not ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve … Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police Superintendent James, and the Schodack Police Department for their … who betrayed the trust of a vulnerable victim,” James said. “I commend the outstanding collaboration between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonVendRep System Guide for Vendors
… System The VendRep System is a web-based application for the creation, completion, certification, and review of … Questionnaires by the vendor, which are available for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity … when engaging in business with the State of New York for contracting purposes. Back to top System Roles Users are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-vendorsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Herkimer County) The town, which operates the McCauley Mountain Ski Area, has not developed policies or procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… state law was changed to encourage state agencies to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," … purchasing to agency personnel. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on state agencies' food purchases and for providing a Food Metrics Annual Report to the Governor and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and the Attorney General’s Office revealed Ms. Noel’s theft of cash … the public’s money. I thank the New York State Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board did not audit and approve claims prior to payment. The library’s bylaws do not address the requirement … prepares checks. Checks require two signatures prior to payment – the director and the board president. However, the … for legitimate village purposes and approved prior to payment. The clerk-treasurer receives vendor invoices from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Misappropriation of Funds (Steuben County) After a referral from Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and … the fire company’s money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to safeguard their tax dollars and spend … that without proper oversight in place, it can be easy for public funds to be misspent or go missing. My team of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prison