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DiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… charges arising out of his embezzlement of more than $5.6 million from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: "Michael Klein stole $5.7 million from the Mahopac VFD and community to buy yachts, … in the MVFD’s books. KLEIN embezzled more than $5.6 million by writing more than 275 checks over a period of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… billion in revenue in fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 percent, from the prior year, largely because of one-time financial settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Village of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
… the Village’s internal controls over financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background … three-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year are approximately $54,900. Key … filed an annual financial report with OSC since the report for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The Clerk-Treasurer paid all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235New Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfAndes Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-26)
… properly managed cafeteria operations. Key Findings School lunch fund operating deficits averaged $67,000 over the last … daily participation for breakfast and second lowest for lunch as compared to all Delaware County school districts. … to encourage more daily participation for breakfast and lunch and continue to identify potential efficiencies. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/andes-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m-26Town of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations (2019M-33)
… manner. Deposit all collections timely and intact. As of October 31, 2018, $843 in recorded cash collections had … the Clerk was arrested on April 29, 2021 and charged with falsifying business records in the first degree, … misconduct. On December 14, 2021, the Clerk pleaded guilty to Attempted Falsifying Business Records in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-saranac-town-clerk-operations-2019m-33Town of Sidney – Supervisor’s Disbursements (2015M-214)
… of the disbursement process in the Supervisor's office for the period January 1, 2014 through June 25, 2015. … disbursements are made including those disbursements made for payroll related expenditures. Approve payroll before … of the disbursement process in the Supervisors office for the period January 1 201 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-sidney-supervisors-disbursements-2015m-214Village of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311DiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… victims.” In both New York City and the rest of the state, close to 70% of all domestic violence victims were hurt by … the rest of the State Violations of Protective Orders make up only 8% of reports. Although counties outside the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… Clerk-Treasurer reconciles all the bank accounts monthly. Certify the payroll before the checks are processed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Creditable Service – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… may also be creditable towards the 25 years required for service retirement eligibility. Service performed in … EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/creditable-serviceDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… costs associated with this epidemic are growing and the health, safety and prosperity of our communities are at … for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. This number represents a jump of 159 … substance use disorder services to Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties. The state Office of Alcoholism and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesTown of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (2016M-277)
… 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Burke is located in Franklin County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-burke-fiscal-oversight-2016m-277Newburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the indictment of MICHAEL J VATTER charging him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95000 in pension benefits by failing to report his return to work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-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
… death in 2006. Linda Miller pleaded guilty in July 2015 to 3rd degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Report 2017-S-52 ). About the Program Chronic absenteeism is a widespread problem, defined by the … miss a significant number of days of school. By contrast, chronic absenteeism emphasizes individual student attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller revealed that Cizik witnessed a cremation authorization form for Wynn when he died, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Investigation (“IRS-CI”), William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Division … P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and George Beach, Superintendent, New York State Police, announced that ALBERT … for their diligent work on this case.” State Police Superintendent George Beach said: “This arrest should serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisCancer Service Network, Inc.
… contractors for some of those administrative services. Mr. Joseph Junkovic is the Chairman of CSN and the CEO of JLJ … and its sole employee. Key Findings We found Mr. Joseph Junkovic knowingly overbilled DOH and was paid … We referred our findings to the United States Attorney’s Office – Southern District of New York (US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/24/cancer-service-network-incDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Many of the problems were tied to MTA’s failure to follow its own procedures or properly … errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delays