Search
DiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer … to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State … and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder former Treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background New York Career Institute (NYCI) is a … serves approximately 600 students and tuition is about $4,250 per trimester ($12,750 per year). TAP is an entitlement … the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College (2012-T-3) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… business expenses. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 to March 11, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of … the petty cash fund to a more reasonable limit, such as $1,000. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsChurchill School and Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Churchill School and Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … To determine whether the costs reported by the Churchill School and Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/27/churchill-school-and-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York … expenses it incurs in operations and training of the State Army and Air National Guard. Key Findings Weaknesses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsOtsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… Before our review began, the Treasurer corresponded with the Otsego County Surrogate’s Court and the State … handling of abandoned property and was moving forward with paying the abandoned property to the State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ALBERT … to fight public corruption. I thank U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, the New York State Police, … Preet Bharara the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that ALBERT MELIN the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseOpinion 96-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Fiscal Year (change only by … district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the … any other State statute which authorizes a fire district to change its fiscal year (compare Village Law, §5-510). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… in the First Degree. "Volunteer fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … and auditors exposed her wrongdoing and brought her to justice under my Operation Integrity partnership with … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the period April 11, 2016 to June 2, … Office obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the Office of Child Support Enforcement … Human Services (Health and Human Services). The Directory data is comprised of information on new hires, quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Reports Trump Administration Will Withdraw From Paris Agreement
… "The Trump Administration’s willful ignorance of climate change will jeopardize our chances of avoiding catastrophic changes in our climate, but it will not halt the momentum in the global … firsthand the fierce commitment to proactively addressing climate change and saving our planet shared by world leaders. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-reports-trump-administration-will-withdraw-paris-agreementAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14DiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Medicaid recipients with transportation services in Ulster County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 million … never provided, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced today. Muhammad W. Khan, 40, was arraigned in Ulster County Court. His father, Mohammad A. Khan, 68, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… the year at $660 million – an increase of $105 million, or 19 percent, from 2012. Municipal property taxes accounted … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… benefits intended for his deceased father. His behavior is unacceptable, and this sentence holds him accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… number; the name of the individual to whom the device is assigned, if applicable; the physical location of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… to close budget gaps and how it can adjust to continued low ridership levels and shift service to meet changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State … New York paid $266 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year FFY 2018 than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… thriving with historically low unemployment, strong Wall Street profits and record tourism,” DiNapoli said. “The risk … in the first three quarters of the year. Stronger Wall Street profits are likely to yield additional tax revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020