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DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating … employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… behavior took a patrol officer off the road and away from patrolling the village. Geer’s actions were uncovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Loan Programs (2015-S-3 ) Auditors determined that DANC officials have provided appropriate oversight for procurements and the loan programs, having established policies and procedures and maintained … that Barnard was overpaid $106,333 because school officials incorrectly certified students as eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… Medicaid program is expected to save $7.6 million over the next five years as the result of actions taken by the state … Medicaid program is expected to save $76 million over the next five years as the result of actions taken by the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… James announced that Karen Walsh, a 68-year-old Rochester woman, pleaded guilty to stealing $12,973 in state pension … Karen Walsh a 68yearold Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing $12973 in state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, was sentenced to serve five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly $90,000 after her … and treated public money in her care as her own to fund her lifestyle. Now she is a convicted felon and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… the district’s stamps. Karam served as UCSD superintendent from 2011 until he was put on leave in October 2022. He was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming to allow state correction officers to … investigators found that the defendant allegedly falsified time sheets to allow COs to attempt to retire as village … of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming to allow state correction officers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. Linda … spread across two states and included her theft from the New York State Pension System," said State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … to have stolen over $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable … Ms. Miller now must answer for the money she diverted from New York State's retirees, retirement system members and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overMiddletown Employee Charged With Theft
… Kevin P. Bruen said. “This case involved a public employee who stole from taxpayers for his own personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… will encompass many topics in the SFS Program including Chart of Accounts (COA); cost center mapping; commitment … will encompass many topics in the SFS Program including Chart of Accounts COA cost center mapping commitment control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governanceDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took place … Relyea’s home and more than $4,800 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home. Relyea, who owns an auto repair business on the side, allegedly used the parts he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former … her own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest of a village official stemming from the joint … State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen. “The arrest of this individual sends a strong message that we will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… are willing to engage in fraudulent acts.” After retiring from the Westchester Police Department in 2005, Sciacca … revealed that while Sciacca had a lawful waiver from Sept. 1, 2005 through June 30, 2011, he did not have a … with forged documents. These documents were ostensibly from the New York State Department of Education and falsely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… that at one OCFS facility, cash receipts from a small café, which is part of a training program for residents to … found that at one OCFS facility cash receipts from a small café which is part of a training program for residents to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible for drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review and approval. The team should include … are of greater severity and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Richard L. Cook III, 57, a resident of Atlanta, Ga., with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in … General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a onecount indictment charging Richard L Cook III 57 a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four … The objective of our followup was to assess the extent of implementation as of October 2024 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2229
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 20242025 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay and Seasonal Location Pay MidHudson
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2229-fiscal-year-2024-2025-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonal