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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … said Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has to be one set of rules for everyone, and we will hold people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up) (2017-F-2) An initial … issues with medical records provided by a physician to support his Medicaid claims. There was insufficient … the doctor. According to OMIG officials, steps will be taken to implement each of the four recommendations made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… “Sciacca allegedly forged documents in an attempt to scam the pension system of over $157,000,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to aggressively root out anyone trying to defraud the system. … should serve as a reminder that this type of act will not be tolerated. The State Police stands ready to assist in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Training (Nassau County) SHP training was not provided to all employees or any board members. Of the 120 total … did not return forfeited funds totaling $25,701 to the district, as required. Because officials did not … result, BOCES had an increased risk that the network could be accessed by unauthorized individuals. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Middletown Employee Charged With Theft
… the City of Middletown and the Town of Crawford from 2012 to 2019. In addition to allegedly defrauding the municipalities, McKelvey’s … that those who carry out such deliberate scams will be held accountable for their crimes and brought to justice.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s procurement process is intended to ensure fair competition, guard against favoritism, and … This cannot continue, and our recommendations should be implemented immediately.” The Finger Lakes DDSO is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… did not verify the accuracy of vendor charges leading to fuel overcharges totaling $1,498 and officials did not know who had access to the district’s fuel tanks. Avon Central School District – … officials do not have reasonable assurance that they would be able to prevent or detect inappropriate changes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … policy that requires competition for purchases not subject to bidding requirements, the policy does not clearly … and there is no policy that requires that these documents be attached to the claims. Southwestern Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Richburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… 2025 We extended the audit period through October 6, 2025, to review fiscal training records. Understanding the Audit … that is responsible for providing adequate oversight to ensure proper financial management. This includes … the findings and recommendations in this report must be prepared and forwarded to our office within 90 days. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and expenditure projections and other matters should be reviewed by the mayor and council. In addition, city … found that the mayor submitted the 2023-24 proposed budget to the council on April 19, 2023, or 18 days after the … balanced because they include subsidies from other funds to finance their operations. Also, the proposed budget, as in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… information technology (IT) security awareness training to employees. In addition, officials did not restrict user permissions to the network and the student information system software … year-end interfund transfers totaling $1.2 million to be used for a capital project which had not yet been approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Erie County) The building selected by the board appears to meet all of the needs identified on the school's … reserve funds were not used as intended and could be overfunded by $1.8 million as of June 30, 2017. Middletown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… submitted monthly reports and remitted all fines and fees to the appropriate parties. However, monthly bank … they were recorded properly but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Clerk fees … multiyear financial and capital plans. Such plans would be useful tools to outline the board’s intentions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… certain grades on state exams but the cards were given to 19 teachers and support staff based on student grades. In … were not adequately segregated, and she was able to make purchases, prepare checks, sign checks with a board … there is an increased risk that paid claims may not be for legitimate expenditures. Elmira City School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Statements on Proposed Settlement of Boeing Lawsuit
… program that will provide a channel for Boeing employees to raise work-related concerns, and adding an additional … the directors’ insurers. If approved, the settlement will be the largest monetary recovery in a suit filed in the Delaware Courts alleging that directors failed to protect against the risk of harm to the company, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-fire-and-police-pension-association-colorado-statements-proposedComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… before The Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court to the charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C Felony. As part of a plea agreement, Burlew will be sentenced to six months of incarceration and a period of five years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicII.4.A Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Balances for all funds of the State, by fund group Notes to the Financial Statements Combining Statements of Selected … information provided includes, but is not limited to: Governmental Funds Combined Statements of Cash Receipts, … financial position and results of operations. Elements to be included in the discussion include: An analysis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4a-minimum-financial-reporting-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… voucher packets had adequate supporting documentation to confirm the expenses were appropriate. As a result, 273 … prenumbered contracts, receipts or another suitable record to demonstrate amounts of collections due to the department. … properly approved and supported. Therefore, they could not be determined whether all charges were for appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… always evaluate procurement options or make comparisons to benchmark rates to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and … While the town has a good system in place, it could be further improved by filing approved time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsBrentwood Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-83)
The purpose of this audit is to determine whether the Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education and officials ensured computerized data was safeguarded by monitoring network user accounts, providing network users with IT security awareness training and IT contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/brentwood-union-free-school-district-2023-83.pdf