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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my partnership with … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (2019-S-68)
To determine whether the State Education Department’s Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision is verifying that schools have sufficient resources prior to initial licensing; and whether the Bureau is adequately monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s68.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Bronx - July 2013
The Bronx has come a long way since the 1970s. Both public and private investments have helped create new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2014.pdfLGAC - Meeting Notice - Audit Committee - June 25, 2021
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation will have a special meeting of the Audit Committee on June 25, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-notice-audit-committee-06-25-21.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… annually pay contributions to pre-fund pensions, the same does not hold true for paying for retiree health insurance. … costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a government can deposit into the trust. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may … an increase of 9%, bringing the total to over 3.7 million. Brooklyn gained the most over that time, with 11.4% growth to … Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Greenpoint), Manhattan’s Midtown West, and along the East River in Queens. The neighborhoods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… District, pleaded guilty today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to access device fraud in connection with his misuse of … Office, announced the guilty plea. As described in court filings and the plea proceeding, Gregg was the Chief of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… served in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure … of Social Services (local districts) throughout the state. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a … in their documentation of home investigations. While some included explicit details–for example, noting smoke and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s information … District personnel could not provide documentation to show justification and authorization for the 48 grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position … plea was entered today in Steuben County Court before Judge Marianne Furfure and she is scheduled to be sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … to participate in the RESTORE program and receive state funds to carry out emergency home repairs. Auditors found … in at least three LPAs being inappropriately awarded funds, while other LPAs were denied funding. Overall, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… made to counties and tax-imposing cities are based on estimates by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearOpinion 2001-14
… interest in an agreement between the town and the village for the provision of services by the village that are related … interest in contracts between the town and village for the provision of services by village mechanics on town … the village has agreed to provide the use of its mechanics for repairing town-owned trucks and equipment in the event …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Opinion 2001-9
… against county officials serving as officers of not-for-profit corporations) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, … governing board who also serves as an officer of two not-for-profit corporations and a director of one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Opinion 2002-11
… points for responding to the minimum number of fire company calls other than emergency rescue and first aid squad … in section 217(c)(vi)(A) of the General Municipal Law. We have been asked whether a fire district service award … however, that each call run may only be applied under one category or the other. Therefore, in those instances when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0Opinion 91-26
… -- Architectural Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board member) -- Codes of … contract with firm employing daughter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 806: A member of a public library board … by the library board. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law which relate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26