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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail … Richard M. Koweek following her guilty plea to Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree (an E felony) in full … stole fire company funds to bankroll her private cookware business," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in … our partners who had a role in exposing this fraud," said New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II. "The … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (Follow-Up) (2014-F-1) An initial audit report, issued in July 2012, identified $17.3 million in Medicaid overpayments because 9,848 recipients were … into Medicaid with multiple identification numbers. In a follow-up, auditors found DOH officials have made … An initial audit report issued in July 2012 identified $173 million in Medicaid overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s retirement system while … to allegedly give herself a raise and have taxpayers pay back a loan," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to our investigators … of the state's retirement system, used town funds to pay back loans she took from the retirement system of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… and loved ones to take advantage of this opportunity and open an account today. Saving for college now can make a … make up the largest share of account owners, anyone can open a 529 account on behalf of a child. A Direct Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… allegedly stole from charitable organizations and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s … and for the work of my Division of Investigations to hold Mr. Galker accountable for his actions.” Brooklyn District … District Attorney’s Office for their outstanding work. Mr. Galker is accused of stealing checks destined for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… Dorothy Case was a New York State employee and resident of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/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/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… 3, 2018, and all payments should have stopped after her death. SSAIG also informed NYSLRS that no death certificate … and was not authorized to receive either payment. The 31 monthly pension fund payments totaled $56,352 and were … 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/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Madison County District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today … announced the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from … to Oneida taxpayers. I thank my investigators, District Attorney Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… issued by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) on Nov. 14. Collections for personal income tax (PIT) through October … tax collections from the upcoming holiday shopping season and the level of bonuses paid in the financial sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… membership by terminating your public employment. ¹Exempt Class — Classified Civil Service positions deemed … requirements are established for exempt positions. ²Labor Class — Classified Civil Service positions for which … nature of the duties. Minimum qualifications for Labor Class positions, other than the physical ability to perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipCourt-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 $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed … 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-embezzlementTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a competitive process when procuring professional services? Audit Period January 1, … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring professional services Of the 67 professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Arkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-126)
… Did the Arkport Joint Fire District District Treasurer record and report receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/arkport-joint-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-126NY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… Loop Capital Markets, Topeka Capital Markets and Citi Institutional Client Group. Throughout his career, he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lincoln – Disbursements (Madison County) The board and former … in additional pay with no evidence of approval. Town of Lincoln – Town Clerk (Madison County) The former clerk did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… review was limited to interviews with district personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues … recommendations, six recommendations were not implemented, and two recommendations were fully implemented. Brighton … review was limited to interviews with district personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… members. Auditors also determined that DOCCS is properly tracking individual days of re-incarceration to accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. State Education Department (SED): … completed timely and, as a result, the individuals could have been allowed to work for periods ranging from 2 months … 7.7 percent. In a follow-up, auditors found that officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… management and operational transparency.” Kroll noted the great strides the Fund made in implementing past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standards