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Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… dollars in city and state funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that was intended for special needs students between … Child Development Center." "Government funds are not free money and those who treat such funds as their own personal … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsDiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… The Executive Budget continues efforts to control costs while tackling tough issues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … steps towards improved accountability by giving voters a say in the state’s debt burden through the $2 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progressXI.2.H Multiyear Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… structured this way, at the expiration of the fixed term, it is necessary for the agency to process a contract … of funds; cause; upon mutual consent; in the event it is found that the certification filed by the contractor in … contract is not terminated, prices will be adjusted up or down as of (fill in expiration of initial contract period) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2h-multiyear-contractsNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, … public housing ($295 per capita, 1 st ), and Supplemental Security Income ($238 per capita, 6 th ). Federal expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… where he used a portion of the funds to purchase a $750 Louis Vuitton handbag. Prosecutors also detailed how Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… federal court and pled guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul E. Davison. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Román. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… cash management assures that investments are optimized for the best possible return for taxpayers. We strongly … and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … for the collection of receipts, such as property taxes, so that payments can be made directly to your local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to … tax dollars and spend them appropriately. Far too often we find that without proper oversight in place, it can be easy … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and LIRR monitor the hours their employees … System, did not have a requirement for conductors to sign out manually, so there was not an accurate record of … that Metro-North: Require conductors to electronically sign in and out; Monitor time and attendance records; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… The shareholder proposals filed by the Fund ask companies for comprehensive and public reports that list their … federal lobbying, payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization … to the report “Collision Course” authored by the Center for Political Accountability, citing data gathered by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Gail S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 … us. I also thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Schulman for prosecuting this … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Rebounds After Slow Start
… The pandemic program to help struggling households pay their rent faltered at the … start, with New York being the last state in the country to distribute funds. Improvements, including those suggested … burdens for low-income New Yorkers remain high, according to a report from DiNapoli released today. As of May 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-emergency-rental-assistance-program-rebounds-after-slow-startDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… not demonstrated that they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the third largest public pension plan in the … to a lowcarbon economy State Comptroller DiNapoli trustee of the third largest public pension plan in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … bank and deposit slips did not include sufficient detail to verify that all moneys collected were deposited. Village … holds seven individual life insurance policies with face values totaling $400,000 for its four administrators. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent … Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years’ probation, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Dryden Central School District , New Rochelle City School District , … Jefferson Union Free School District and the Portville Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District , Plainedge Union Free School District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded … in the second degree. He will be sentenced on February 13 and is expected to pay restitution for the thefts, which … and forged records to cover his crimes," DiNapoli said. "I thank Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… other reserve funds. Solvay Union Free School District – Payroll (Onondaga County) District officials have effectively … comprehensive practices for processing and verifying payroll payments. However, auditors found instances where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Properly report and use statutorily restricted money to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with statutory requirements. Money improperly residing in the debt service fund should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127