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DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray to justice.” The pensioner, Ray’s sister-in-law, retired on disability retirement in October 1986 from the … where she served as a confidential legal stenographer. She retired choosing the state retirement system’s single life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Franklinville , Town of Jefferson , City of Olean and the Walworth-Seely Public … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Franklinville Town of Jefferson City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 89-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive … Whether the elective office of fire district treasurer may be abolished and replaced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this case.” “We are grateful to the Office of … hard work to bring this fraud to light,” said Mills . “It is important to public trust to know that their hard earned money is not being squandered. We will work to ensure that justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The district funded a repair reserve without the required voter approval. The district also established and funded a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019. “Ms. Brown violated the trust of her community by allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… “The release of the city’s November 2022 Financial Plan update raises concerns about the city’s outyear budget gaps … and providing services to asylum seekers, which we view as a material risk to its budget in the current fiscal … since its last update in April 2022, including on Wall Street , the city is not yet projecting a further softening …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Chazy Union Free School District , Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District , Haldane Central School … accurately paid at their approved salaries or wages. Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (Westchester … audits of the Chazy Union Free School District Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District Haldane Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2014 Through March 31, 2015
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, … payments. The audit found: $1,956,679 in overpayments for newborn claims that were submitted with incorrect birth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2014-through-march-31-2015United HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Department of Financial Services. On December 10, 2015, William Davis, former owner Davis Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded … in the Second Degree in Nassau County District Court. William Davis was sentenced on February 9, 2016 and made … we did not test, and formally assess the conduct of William Davis. Key Finding United officials made progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyContract Advisory No. 7
… only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are the two … the Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone purchase orders should not contain any special characters. Guidance: The Contract ID for all new contracts including but not limited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… April 30, 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … to members of the District’s fire department in excess of $26,000, including the payment of personal expenses. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County jail operations and related costs for the period January 1, … In addition, the County reported a net cost to operate the jail of $10.5 million for the 2011 fiscal year, or 5.5 … 2011. Every county in NYS is required by law to maintain a jail. The County’s jail was constructed in 1909 with 37 cells …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… Intermunicipal cooperation for certain IT services is also occurring in Broome and Tompkins Counties. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … and four Board members, is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Town’s financial activities, including the … Ensure that bank reconciliations are being completed for all Court bank accounts when monthly bank statements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. … entered into a three-year compact agreement with the Foundation in June 2011. All Board members voted in favor of … who recused himself from voting because he is also the Foundation’s Executive Director. The compact does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Village of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave time benefits were … 1, 2007, through November 7, 2012. Background The Village of Lyndonville is located in the Town of Yates in Orleans … Village of Lyndonville Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Village of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… to January 31, 2013. Background The Village of Pulaski is located in Oswego County and has approximately 2,400 residents. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees which comprises a … and back-up copies of data are not stored in a secure off-site location. Key Recommendations Ensure that due care is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes … members, is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s financial and … reports and annually audit, or retain an independent auditor to audit, the Supervisor’s books and records. Consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… 19, 2013. Background The Village of Catskill is located in the Town of Catskill in Greene County and has a population of 4,100. The … 2013, the Village reported expenditures of $4.2 million in its general fund, $1.1 million in its water fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134