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DiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint … by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… Depending on your personal or financial circumstances, you may be considering working after retirement. NYSLRS … can earn before your retirement benefits may be affected. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us . … is not a public employer in New York State. So, you do not need prior approval, and your earnings are unlimited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementTown of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… We found numerous errors and irregularities. Specifically, cash receipts of $892 were recorded but never deposited into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5DiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… Peets was arraigned in Wayne County today on charges of offering a false instrument for filing, tampering with a … DiNapoli said. Peets, 59, allegedly failed to take care of leaks in the town’s water system and then falsified reports to the town to cover up the loss of water. Peets is scheduled back in court on October 19. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, … DiNapoli said. “The housing affordability crisis in New York City underscores the importance of an effective … rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingState Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
… View state audits issued in the last 60 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesComptroller 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-200kDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace the rest of New … “As the economy has gradually improved, however, Brooklyn is showing a return to its pre-pandemic job growth. To help … child poverty and food insecurity.” “New York City is coming back, and we’re going to bring all five boroughs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… August 26, 2019. About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible … regarding children in direct placement is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New … even within, Local Districts. Direct placement data in CONNECTIONS was not always complete or accurate, which may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 … William J Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleOpinion 96-8
… FEES -- Justice Courts (payment of fees pursuant to General Municipal Law, §99-l[1][a] for handling violations of … by photo-monitoring); (payment of fees pursuant to General Municipal Law, §99-l[1][a] for handling cases which … -- Justice Court Fund (payment of fees pursuant to General Municipal Law, §99-l[1][a] for handling violations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Town of Green Island – Justice Court Operations (2016M-349)
… 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Green Island is located in Albany County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/12/16/town-green-island-justice-court-operations-2016m-349Identifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that … in full, going forward. While cliffs could extend past FY 2026, the tool only focuses on this period as it includes the … expanded educational programs, housing assistance, mental health and health care initiatives, among others. Read More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planClaim Submitted—What’s Next?
… After you submit your claim online, check your email for next steps. You should receive a confirmation email within 48 hours informing you of whether more … documents, the faster we can process your claim. If the email: Includes an attached claim form, complete the form and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claim-submitted-whats-nextSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… online hearings. For vehicle owners who neither request a hearing nor pay the fine after 90 days, DOF will seek a default judgment, which remains in effect for 8 years. If an unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… rates and recover millions, but more needs to be done. My office is working with SED to account for every dollar and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
The New York City Commission on Human Rights CCHR allowed some housing discrimination cases to sit at times for years without resolution according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… that the New York City Administration for Children's Services ( ACS) lacked the tools to ensure that agencies … Plans were completed timely. We also found that the CONNECTIONS information system did not have sufficient case … the issues identified in our initial report. Of the report’s six recommendations, two were implemented, one was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Collection of Fines Related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021