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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the importance of proper etiquette, … what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach educational empowerment tools." The NAF grant proceeds … performing the work of two teachers under the Advantage After School Program and was paid more than two times the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… A longtime clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1.1 million in village funds over the course of at least 19 years, New … frank shocking, breach of public trust I have encountered in 30 years as a Steuben County prosecutor,” Baker said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… several requirements outlined in the following sections, no deposit transaction can be approved by OSC until … SFS. When recording a revenue deposit, a revenue account code is used to denote the particular revenue type and a product code is used to further define the revenue type. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven recovery from the … bleak year for brick and mortar retailers, and the holiday season's tepid start as infection rates rise may push many to … by White (25 percent), Black and African American (22 percent) and Asian (19 percent). By March 22, when New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicProtect Yourself from Scams
… actual organization. Some can even make a real agency’s phone number appear on caller ID (known as spoofing). Usually, once … you notice these signs of a scam, remain calm. Hang up the phone or delete the message if you feel like something is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/protect-yourself-scamsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to appear. Since the appointed (interim) justice took over, 48 tickets have been adjudicated and closed, including … accounted for and deposited timely and intact. However, driving range fees were not remitted to the town … reconciled the daily sales logs to his annual report of driving range fees. Furthermore, the director did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … did not ensure that pre-numbered receipts were issued for funds received for the driver’s education program or that the funds were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Department determines how special education providers can use public funds to make certain that children get the … findings with the State Education Department so that they can recover the misspent funds.” Shared staff at Starting … statutory rate it pays to Starting Point. The full audit can be found at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Depew Union Free School District , Erie 1 BOCES , Norwood-Norfolk Central School District , Oceanside Union Free School District , Orange-Ulster BOCES , Seaford Union … realized in its special education summer school and adult education programs. However, BOCES officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… year-end Consumer Price Index rate instead of the monthly CPI rate. Six claims totaling $42,406 did not comply with the … the town’s procurement policy for 10 purchases totaling $68,103. The town also did not use request for proposals or … were recorded accurately and in a timely manner, balance sheet accounts were not properly maintained due to carrying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 98-7
… of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, as amended by chapter 689 of the Laws of 1985, generally requires DOT to install … of firehouses (see Governor's Bill Jacket for L 1985, ch 689, letter from Senator Levy to Gerald Crotty dated July 17, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and fund balance. The board did not: pay the recommended 2022 contribution of $121,981 into the district’s length of … or obtain an independent audit of the district’s 2021 and 2022 financial statements, as required. Greenville Fire … levels of fund balance as the district’s Dec. 31, 2022 fund balance was enough to fund nearly two and a half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 2008-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (amount … if the village owns all of the fire apparatus to be used in carrying out the contract, the parties to the contract may … If the village owns all of the fire apparatus to be used in carrying out the contract, the portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Opinion 88-36
… INSURANCE -- Liability Insurance (authority of county to purchase on behalf of sheriff) COUNTY LAW, §650: A county sheriff is subject to the rule of strict or absolute liability for the loss of … OFFICERS LAW, §§11, 12: A county sheriff is required to file an official undertaking before entering upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36West Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… or LOSAP as required by law. The Board did not ensure that grants were properly managed. The District also failed to … awarded to it by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Key Recommendations Limit the expenditure of District … reimbursements are submitted in a timely manner. Contact FEMA to determine if the District can submit reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Dansville , North Queensbury Volunteer Fire … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Dansville North Queensbury Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … to finance operations, the continued reduction of sales tax revenues, establishing reserve funds, or purchasing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Academy and Central School District and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District . “In an era of limited … generated more than $32 million since 2006-07. Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Claims Processing (Suffolk … Academy and Central School District and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5,300 in village fees, including the "weekend loans" she took and … 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and corrupting the government in the third degree. The alleged thefts, which began in 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, insurance and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-payments