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Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL … J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits before U.S. District Judge Cathy … he admitted to his fraud, and he will be held accountable for his corruption.” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … (Onondaga County) Monitoring of buyers’ compliance with redevelopment plans was not always timely. Mortgage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… (ACE) system and taking appropriate action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. We also … the Program In 1997, MTA implemented the ACE system, a performance evaluation system developed and operated by MTA … use by its agencies to report on contractor and consultant performance and share the results with each other. MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northTown of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lockport (Town) Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) … control intended to limit access and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to the fuel pumps and improper fuel usage. The Town purchased 71,389 gallons of fuel totaling $201,709 and used 73,304 gallons of fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54IX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… Excessive cash balances on deposit that are not needed for program purposes; Unspent “advance” funds for awards that are closed; Monies returned by grant recipients due to audit disallowances; Cost … charged to an appropriation that was provided to control grant expenditures since such charges are reported to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasurySelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee … July 2021. About the Program The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) mission is to help “unlock … with up to four employees that had a decline in revenue of at least 25% were eligible to receive a grant covering 40% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under … our recommendations to improve the administration of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental … The states Office of Mental Health OMH needs to do a better job of overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… mother’s deposited pension checks and expended them for her personal use, including cellphone and utility bills, … my partnership with District Attorney Scarpino, Ms. Rose is being held responsible for her actions and is now required … stole from her deceased mother's pension," DiNapoli said. "I thank the District Attorney and his team for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… supported and for valid business purposes. However, two tuition claim reimbursements totaling $11,565 were approved … and paid to an administrative employee even though tuition was not reimbursable according to the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. This growth was largely driven by New York City, with several upstate regions experiencing a … and the economic activity being generated. In addition, hotel occupancy has improved and both business travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, for allegedly stealing his mother’s public … Attorney Raymond A Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K Johnson 63 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… 2015 to June 30, 2018. About the Program Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers suffer an injury or occupational illness … and are required to buy insurance against the cost of occupational injury and illness by using a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Inlet Common … Mileage information submitted by the transportation vendor for fuel reimbursements was not supported by appropriate … by 452 gallons of gasoline and 297 gallons of diesel fuel, with a total value of $1,725. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 96-8
… of fees pursuant to General Municipal Law, §99-l[1][a] for handling violations of toll collection regulations … in a default judgment. You ask whether a town or village is entitled to the fee provided for by General Municipal Law, … §361; Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1630), if such violation is evidenced by information obtained from a photo-monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 95-20
… Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (filing fees for proceedings seeking multiple relief) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, … fees for each type of relief sought in a single proceeding seeking multiple relief will depend on the nature of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20DiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
… of its residents,” said DiNapoli. “Still, the need for more affordable housing, jobs and quality of life … truly provide Bronxites a share in an equitable economy. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for the leadership he has taken … exactly what we know to be true – that the Bronx is resilient and that our residents and small businesses are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-south-bronx-sees-economic-growth-despite-pandemic-challengesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… including $2.05 billion scheduled for this month and $145 million scheduled for June. The anticipated new issuances … Facilities Corporation – a bond sale of up to $145 million in tax-exempt fixed rate bonds in June. Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … additional fund balance to finance operations. In addition, the unemployment reserve is overfunded. …
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