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DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… our pension system will be rooted out,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership … from the State Comptroller’s Office for their devoted work on this investigation. Mr. Glinski knowingly defrauded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherOpinion 90-17
… district pursuant to section 185, the fire apparatus and equipment of the district shall be transferred, without … You ask whether surplus moneys of the fire district may be used to repair and replace the apparatus and equipment transferred to the town. Section 185 of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released … could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities. “No one should face … are committed to ensuring access to services and programs for the millions of New Yorkers with disabilities and these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… , “The sentencing of Mr. Halstead demonstrates the vital collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 89-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna Mills and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … government,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Ennis allegedly betrayed her community’s trust and now will be held accountable. My … were uncovered during an audit by DiNapoli’s office last year, the Comptroller launched an investigation and partnered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageState Agencies Bulletin No. 1180
… To inform agencies that Position Pools and/or Cost Centers in PayServ may require updates for lapsing Affected Employees … to contact to their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of Accounting Operations to have this information corrected in SFS. See Accounting Bulletin (A-636). If the cost center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1180-updating-payserv-cost-centers-september-lapsing-eventsDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … DiNapoli . “My thanks to Acting District Attorney Langey and the State Police for their continued partnership in … the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad by disregarding the law and allegedly stealing funds he was not entitled to. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected … service, culminating in being elected State Comptroller of New York. It is with great pride that I accept this high … DiNapoli is the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York, the first Italian American to serve in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationAnnual Employer Contributions – Employer Contributions and Rates
… for the invoice due approximately 18 months later. The 2026 invoice (current year’s invoice for the payment due February 1, 2026) uses: The employees’ earnings reported to NYSLRS by … during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026; and The rates from the Actuarial Valuation for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/annual-employer-contributionsStatement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… future unanticipated spending. If the city had built up reserves earlier, it could have mitigated the severity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-updateDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the … justice was served and restitution was made in this case.” Smith pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of government … to the SSA. The defendant’s late-mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was an employee of the New York State Insurance Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… estimates are not realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… and efficiencies to their taxpayers, resulting in cost savings to the participating local governments. The … $607 million, including $7.3 million for IT costs, in 2011. Key Findings Intermunicipal cooperation for the provision of IT services has resulted in cost savings for local governments. Schoharie County has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1IX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… PCBU Use the Commitment Control Module in SFS to budget for Federal Grant Projects Split costs manually on source transactions against an award for Federal and State share if applicable, but are required … will get collected into the Project Costing module. For OSC cash managed projects the Contract that the Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesIII.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… (SFS) includes the last three phases of the New York State Financial Cycle as previously outlined in Chapter II New York State Financial Accounting: Establish control; Execute plans; … appropriation and segregation authorizations made by the State Legislature and the Division of the Budget (DOB). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… is a dollar not spent on the community. Here, we secured full restitution to the Village for the money which was stolen. The plea resolution was conditioned on full repayment up front, and this is the only reason why a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial oversight provided by the Board of Trustees for the … June 1, 2012 through December 19, 2013. Background The Village of Catskill is located in the Town of Catskill in … responsible for the general management and control of the Village’s finances and operations. For the fiscal year ending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… with assistance from New York State Comptroller's Office, arrested Amy D. Olmstead after a long investigation," Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-funds