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Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard … more than $1.4 million from his client’s estate. Now, a judge has ordered him to repay the estate and spend two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Many drinking water systems in New York are over 100 years old and operating far beyond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli today announced the … an approximately $3.5 million 6-year fraud relating to two New York University (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field … and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… today announced the felony guilty plea of former Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel … taxpayers. Working with the Attorney General, our joint investigation has ensured that Mr. Dunkel has been brought to justice and the stolen funds will be returned. We continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (2008-S-158) Department of Transportation: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… of six Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) capital projects found errors … failure to follow its own procedures or properly oversee contractors. “This audit found numerous problems in the MTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… April 1, 2014 through April 24, 2018, and was issued on September 18, 2018, identified risks to the implementation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Tuomey, 60, today for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in pension payments. “The defendants allegedly exploited a family member’s death to try to cheat the pension system and enrich themselves,” DiNapoli said. “I will … upon her death received her monthly pension payment via check. Stephen’s father died on March 4, 2020 and both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… residents of the Town of Alden in Erie County, governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. The … evidence that nearly $64,000 in payments were authorized by the Department’s membership. The Treasurer did not perform … cash receipt records showing which tickets were sold and by whom each month. … Crittenden Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadState Agencies Bulletin No. 1507
… “Cashed” box checked. Paychecks that are split and paid by check and direct deposit will be marked as “Cashed” when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1507-changes-review-paycheckImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a … However, if a Medicaid recipient is also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare is the primary payer and Medicaid is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followAndes Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-26)
… School lunch fund operating deficits averaged $67,000 over the last three years (excluding general fund transfers). The District has the lowest average daily participation for breakfast and second lowest for lunch as compared to all Delaware County school districts. Internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/andes-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m-26IX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… with federal grant funds. Most federal grants drawn by OSC are drawn on a daily basis using online federal … financial management systems developed and provided by the federal government. In some cases, draws are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… the town. The indictment charges that Burlew stole the money by submitting fraudulent vouchers for payment to the Town of … in corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicMonroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… Ontario, comprises 19 towns, 10 villages and the City of Rochester and has a population of approximately 744,000. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… Some special retirement plans require service in a particular title. A special plan allows for retirement … from PFRS into ERS. Rev. 12/23 … Certain service may not count toward retirement under a 20 or 25year special plan In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… C018189 and C022937. We sought to determine whether the expenses were bona fide and made in accordance with the … AAP approximately $1.5 million under these contracts for expenses related to various immunization initiatives. Key … Medical Education (CME) credits, program materials, hotel expenses, fringe benefits allegedly paid to the Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-iiDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli along with Attorney … $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme … violation of the public trust. Now, after a conviction by a jury of his peers, Ruben Wills will face the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-scheme