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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… Retirement System issued to his deceased mother, Fay Eletz. Eletz’s father, Milton Eletz, was a New York State … elected to receive reduced monthly benefits so his wife, Fay Eletz, would continue to receive benefits after his death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsTown of Glenville – Justice Court Collections (2016M-246)
… 30, 2016. Background The Town of Glenville is located in Schenectady County. The Town, which has approximately 30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/10/21/town-glenville-justice-court-collections-2016m-246DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them the … student is matched according to the placement rules.” Each year, more than 70,000 eighth graders apply to high school, … inconsistent or inequitable outcomes. For example, for the 2023-2024 school year, NYCPS reduced the number of seats …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… of time and services that were delayed, but OCFS did not flag these problems or require them to be fixed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… services for adults (age 18 and older) who, because of mental or physical impairments, are unable to meet their … York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) through its Central Intake Unit (Intake Unit) and a network of 11 APS … the client’s needs, including: A referral was made by a hospital social worker alleging self-neglect, unclean home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… its highest employment level ever of more than 9 million jobs in 2014, after adding 538,000 jobs since 2009, according to a report released today by … with New York City gaining three out of four new statewide jobs from 2009 to 2014, while four upstate regions lost jobs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … both the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… because none of the departments examined had an effective system for reporting and recording time and attendance. Some … weaknesses with the court’s information technology system. Village of Richfield Springs – Justice Court (Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1New Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… $2,900,000.00 in Medicaid funds from the New York State Department of Health. The thefts are alleged to have occurred … the funds through two fraudulent billing schemes. A joint investigation was conducted by the Orange County District … of the Medicaid Inspector General and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center. Based upon information developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsVillage of Altamont – Justice Court Operations (2016M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Court’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/07/29/village-altamont-justice-court-operations-2016m-199DiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… drivers routinely violated the terms of their sentences and did not install ignition interlocks without penalties or … must work harder to keep DWI offenders from harming others and prevent more senseless accidents and tragedies, but … of a motor vehicle. The vehicle he drove belonged to his sister, who lived at the same address. In another case, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksTown of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… balance. There were 26 checks signed using a signature stamp rather than signed by the Justice. Key Recommendations … bank reconciliations. Discontinue the use of a signature stamp. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285Complaint Processing
… action on civilian complaints filed against members of the NYPD. CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
Identity theft cases surged in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/increasing-threat-of-identity-theft.pdfHousehold Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… pleaded guilty to misdemeanor petit larceny. “The trust put into Ms. Kelley by Chautauqua County residents was … a warning to others who violate their duty to the public. I thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftTown of Dix – Justice Court Operations (2022M-06)
… occurred, causing the Court to owe the Office of the State Comptroller’s Justice Court Fund (JCF) $21,204, victims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/22/town-dix-justice-court-operations-2022m-06DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… to combat public corruption." Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… in village fees, including the "weekend loans" she took and repaid with a friend’s check on Mondays, according to … until village officials noted there was cash missing last year. Dillabough resigned in August 2017 after town officials … in Richland Town Court. "Dillabough allegedly abused her position to use town funds as her personal ATM," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General August 28, 2023 Three principals of Phinaliz Communications … The three defendants, Philip Mtui, Mbaga Kaiza, and Tony Taylor, were arrested last Thursday. "The defendants … operational manager and is also a New York state resident. Taylor, 42, is a manager, dispatcher and driver. The joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-scheme