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DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 from … instructor Anthony Sciacca a retired Westchester County Police Officer Sciacca allegedly stole over $163000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in … the public till. We have referred our findings to Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie.” DiNapoli’s audit … The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23500 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential … Is there sales tax included in hotel charges? Is there conference or training information, if applicable, that includes dates, times and location? Do the conference or training dates correspond to the travel dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsXII.8.E Payment Assignments – XII. Expenditures
… agencies should follow to approve the assignment of contract payments to an individual or entity other than … fulfill liabilities to subcontractors or other creditors of the contract. For guidance specific to Contract … only become valid when (i) an appropriate “Notice of Assignment” is submitted to the originating agency and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8e-payment-assignmentsDiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… than DOB’s initial forecasts from May 2021, according to the March State Cash Report released today by New York … PTET proceeds are expected by the Division of the Budget to be offset by lower personal income tax (PIT) collections … “The state ended the fiscal year in a good position due to higher than projected receipts and lower than projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsXII.5.M Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code – XII. Expenditures
… can use them. Process and Document Preparation: HANDLING CODE DESCRIPTION A Handling code “A” allows a Business Unit’s courier to pick up a … Units processed that day, and Enter an “A” in the Handling Code box in the Payment Method section of the voucher to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5m-selecting-appropriate-handling-codeVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… and then deleted. It is the agency’s responsibility to prepare and submit any new transactions and required … are notified by BSAO – Budgets that a correction needs to be made. Transactions must be posted to avoid reconciliation issues between the bank and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in … District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above law, including Volkmann who, as the … thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in helping us bring justice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingFormer 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-stateDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… said DiNapoli. “If inflation continues its downward trend, however, counties will need to tighten their budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Language Access Services (Report 2022-S-38 ). About the Program New York … the agency will take to ensure meaningful access to their services for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) New Yorkers. … that State DMVs are expected to follow to provide services to individuals with LEP. The Plan includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Services and Supports (OASAS) certifies providers to operate over 1,700 substance use disorder and problem … OASAS conducts unannounced recertification reviews to assess providers’ compliance with regulatory requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2314
… to inherent danger by virtue of unavoidable proximity to live vehicular traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/state-agencies/2314-2025-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2024Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… Kindlon and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Shaleen Mahtani and her brother, … said. “My thanks to D.A. Kindlon and Superintendent James for their assistance in ensuring they were brought to … and bringing a measure of justice for the victims,” James said. As part of the scheme, the defendants completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsControls Over Equipment
… Equipment costing $1,000 or more must be tagged and the tag number recorded in FAM. When equipment is disposed of, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… established under Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge (Part 36 Eligible Fiduciary List). The court verifies … the eligibility of the referee before appointment. A judge can also appoint a referee who is not on the list if … then notify the fiduciary clerk and the administrative judge of this decision in writing. Key Findings We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countyRisk Management Planning Group
… The objectives of our examination were to determine if the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF): (i) effectively … of workers’ compensation insurance for employers within New York State. In 2001, NYSIF accepted RMPG’s proposal to … discount, NYSIF should use variety of data, including the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) rates, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… Objectives The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health (Department) is … can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs and to study cellular functions, and in various industrial … The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… academic uses. Radioactive materials can be used safely for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs, … for the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2020 and other information through March 5, 2021. We … 44% of those inspections beyond the established 1- to 5-year inspection time frames by relying on a buffer. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) in relation to district construction … projects involving these facilities and issuing building permits. Per the State Education Law, Districts must … should include the development of a reliable web-based portal and the ability to generate management reports on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-review