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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … audit of the town was issued today and details how Metz deposited portions of the missing funds back into town accounts using cash she claimed to have in her home and that was found in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious exploitation of public funds,” DiNapoli … I thank District Attorney Rice for her diligent work on this case.” “Our public retirement programs are a critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… County Comptroller’s inquiry and examined the period of Jan. 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. The investigation was … when McDougall began in his position of deputy clerk on Jan. 1, 2019. Every business day, the Erie County Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48000 in WCHA funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… A father and son, both owners of companies providing Medicaid recipients … A father and son both owners of companies providing Medicaid recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded guilty to one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second … disclosure report with the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board by intentionally failing to disclose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsOpinion 98-15
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-dd; TOWN LAW, §64(2): A town may sell an historic building pursuant to the procedural … to the anticipated date of availability, may lease or sell historic buildings or structures upon such terms and … of Town Law, §64(2), an earlier general statute, do not apply. We note that this conclusion is supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… the pleas of former West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… spent it. Chatley was arrested on Grand Larceny in the 3 rd Degree charges. She was issued a desk appearance ticket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… payments for rides that never happened and billed multiple times for rides that did occur. In some instances, they … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 … over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her father’s death to profit handsomely at the expense of New York’s retirement system and fuel an extravagant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in … state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George. The jury convicted Decker after hearing evidence … well as a for-profit basketball league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up)
… Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop 20,000 units of … planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up within 30 days of the report’s issuance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… Mountain Candy & Cigar Company, Inc. and $5.5 million with North Shore Bottling, Inc. $5.6 million with Ryder Truck Rental, … with Oakgrove Construction, Inc. to rehabilitate the North Grand Island Bridge in Erie and Niagara counties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberAccessing Retirement Online – Enhanced Reporting
… using the system: Call the Retirement Online Employer Help Desk at 844-619-9614 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Eastern Time or use the help desk form . Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/accessing-retirement-onlineEllicottville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-14)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Provide periodic … Provide adequate oversight of employee Internet use to ensure it complies with Board policies. District officials … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/ellicottville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-14Life Changes: A Guide for Retirees
… be able to use Retirement Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Retirees can view their benefit … may be revoked for the ordinary death benefit, the Cash Refund — Initial Value option (Tier 1), the Cash Refund … and secure way to update your beneficiary information. Sign Up or Sign In , then click Update My Beneficiaries . You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retireesEast Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether East Hampton Union Free School District (District) officials … audit school east hampton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationTown of Olive - Accrued Leave and Information Technology (2019M-84)
… to include guidance on timekeeping procedures for the use of leave credits or compensatory time. Ensure that employee … policies and the CBA are followed for allocating all types of accrued leave earned including compensatory time. Design and implement procedures to monitor the use of IT resources, including personal use and provide IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/03/town-olive-accrued-leave-and-information-technology-2019m-84Town of Brant – Justice Court (2014M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Justices’ records and reports … 1, 2012 through April 25, 2014. Background The Town of Brant is located in Erie County and is governed by an … The purpose of our audit was to review the Justices records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/22/town-brant-justice-court-2014m-180