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DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly … Grand Larceny. “Jill Havens allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds … A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… from furthering its stated goals of transforming its procurement process,” DiNapoli said. “More savings may be … be fully realized.” MTA spends over $7 billion a year on procurement, covering everything from construction contracts … by June 30, 2019. One part of the plan was to consolidate procurement for the MTA’s five operating agencies, MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing … and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Instead of safeguarding public money, Alexander McDougall abused his … position in the Clerk’s Office to steal a significant sum of money from the residents of Erie County. In addition to …
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 Releases July Cash Report
… originally forecasted, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … April remains strong. Other findings from the July cash report include: Consumption and use tax collections totaled … and was in line with the latest projections. The July cash report can be found here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… adequacy of reserves, appropriate use of debt, and capital planning and prioritization. Specific proposals include: … DiNapoli proposes a capital asset and infrastructure council to assist policy makers in prioritizing capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… enforcement partners to hold accountable those who carry out such deliberate acts.” The arrest came as a result of a … Retirement System (NYSLRS) member, failed to notify the bank or NYSLRS of her mother’s death and continued to collect and transfer the pension fund payments to her personal account. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, … IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not keep pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an … the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, cumulative job gains equaled 222,645 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie … to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney John Flynn and Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Police Department in 1991 and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into a bank account jointly held with his … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… financing of public projects. DiNapoli’s recommendations follow the release of a report today examining the benefits … but the state’s ability to pay for this important work is limited,” DiNapoli said. “If New York allows private … issued his first report on the role that public-private partnerships might play in New York’s infrastructure needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsAuditing 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-claimsDiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… stress in many school districts has declined, especially for those in the most severe condition,” said DiNapoli. … Clifton-Fine (St. Lawrence), Cortland (Cortland), East Aurora (Erie), East Ramapo (Rockland), Eldred (Sullivan), … districts. For example, the districts of Watervliet (Albany), Poughkeepsie (Dutchess), Jamestown (Chautauqua) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to … DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his fathers death so he could continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… during the first four months of the year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … to increase its reserves and look for opportunities for savings.” The city intends to transfer the surplus to FY 2021 … https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt10-2020.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Public Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… percent), followed by murders (45.8 percent), burglaries (16.6 percent) and aggravated assaults (4.4 percent). DCJS … Total crimes in the seven categories reported to the State are 107,006 (or 23.8 percent) lower than they were in 2011. … declined 25.8 percent in SFY 2020-21 from the prior year. The number of inmates in county and New York City jail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyLanguage 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-followCase Management (Follow-Up)
… ended June 30, 2024. For City fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, DFTA contracted with 20 providers servicing 21 case … Operations and Scope of Services (Standards), which detail when intake assessments and reassessments must be performed, … and home care. When services became available, a referral was not always prioritized such that those with the greatest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/case-management-followSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… New York State laws and regulations to assess and collect toll revenues for use of the Thruway. To reduce congestion, … The Thruway system consists of barrier segments, where the toll at each plaza is based on fixed amounts, and mainline segments, where the toll is based on the distance between the vehicle entry and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/23/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsSafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The audit covered the period January 1, 2015 to … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately oversees the seizure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogs