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DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th …
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
… Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. Colucci treated the town’s treasury like … accountable for your actions. I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in …
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
… finances entering fiscal year (FY) 2023, amid uncertainty in the city's economic recovery and its impact on city … are office buildings , are expected to increase by 11.7% in FY 2023, reaching levels just short of the peak in FY 2021. Multi-family residential (Class II) market value …
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
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
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, and …
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
… fees using outside law firms and to minimize unbillable toll transactions. The audit covered the period January 1, … Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two tunnels that interconnect parts of New … than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from TBTA help subsidize MTA’s transit and …
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)
… made in our initial audit report, Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial audit report, … warranted Medicaid payment. This included $712,250 for 19,031 fee-for-service claims and $327,154 for 5,664 …
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)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospi
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.
… effectively monitoring funding provided under its contract with the Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and … claims are allowable, properly supported, and consistent with contract terms. Background OASAS oversees programs for … substance abuse. OASAS entered into a five-year contract with PROMESA covering the period July 1, 2009 through June …
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
… Sheriff David Cirencione announced that Jill Havens, the former Treasurer of the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, pleaded guilty … in Shortsville fund necessary programs and equipment as intended. My thanks to now retired Inv. Doug Smith who …
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)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, of certain sex offenders. The Act applies to offenders who have been …
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)
… established eligibility for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key Findings The District did not have … provided to eligible students. We reviewed 300 nonpublic school student records and found that 114 students were …
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)
… over personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in its Student Information System (SIS) for the period July … Background The Oneida City School District is located in the City of Oneida and the Towns of Lenox and Lincoln in Madison County and the Towns of Vernon, Verona and Vienna …
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)
… Determine whether SpringvilleGriffith Institute Central School District District officials adequately secured access …
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)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July … The Holland Patent Central School District is located in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, Marcy, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton and Western in Oneida County and the Town of Russia in Herkimer County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… its products on hand for such purposes to return them. The company detailed its new policy in a letter to DiNapoli’s office. As a result of Akorn’s actions the Fund will withdraw its shareholder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their … and had no stated policy that it made diversity a priority in constituting its board. Within months of receiving the … women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a series of shareholder proposals filed at several major companies on workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. The … Inc., Netflix Inc., DoorDash Inc. and Gannett Co. “Freedom of association and collective bargaining are fundamental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged Congress to … 1874 / S.817 ), amends the Internal Revenue Code for state-sponsored ABLE programs, to increase the age threshold … from 26 to 46. According to the National Association of State Treasurers, raising the age for the ABLE program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s latest … environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. “Climate change is a significant threat … impact on our investments.” For the most recent season of corporate annual meetings, DiNapoli and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policies