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State 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
… village with no oversight or accountability. She prepared payroll, maintained manual leave records, and processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … of service credit and a defined contribution of $700 each to which they were not entitled. There were also discrepancies in the points awarded to all 30 firefighters that were reviewed. However, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-18
… and has enacted legislation which requires solid waste to be processed at the town's facilities may finance the … , 46 NY2d 52, 412 NYS2d 821; Roosevelt Hospital v Mayor 84 NY 108; Church of Christ the King v City of Yonkers , 115 … supra ; Opn No. 86-88, supra ; see also Foss v City of Rochester , 65 NY2d 247, 491 NYS2d 128). Subject to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Other Bulletin No. 64
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the State University Construction Fund … payment of performance advances effective April 1, 2022, to eligible M/C employees based on the April 2020 Salary … Employees in NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 603-667) and whose annual salary is below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-64-april-2022-state-university-construction-fund-scfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … Medicaid claims. There was insufficient assurance that the doctor provided appropriate medical care and that services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… collection efforts. Transfer stations: A transfer station may include one or more large containers for solid … with the General Municipal Law. Resources The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) … solid waste composition and characterization in New York State. See our Local Government Management Guides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, … case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionComptroller 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 … and that is why our office will bring these fraudsters to justice,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… four letter reports to the following entities: the City of Buffalo (Buffalo) and the Buffalo Firefighters Two Percent … act legislation, city charters or other applicable laws, for the period January 1, 2014 through October 5, 2016. … as required by its special act legislation, but used it to reimburse costs related to active firemen and family members’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Opinion 99-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer … award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A service award program may provide death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… Pay Period 9L/10C (Institution). Background In response to a request from the NYS Payroll Users Group, OSC has … will document any additions, deletions, or changes made to transactions on the Time Entry page by OSC staff. This new … report will provide timely notification of OSC corrections to agencies, provide better internal controls, ensure data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/572-automated-correction-report-transaction-changes-time-entry-pageOpinion 92-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's approval in absence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53State Agencies Bulletin No. 818
… efforts between OSC and agency Personnel/Payroll Offices in reconciling Social Security numbers and names in the State payroll system with Social Security … and maintaining up-to-date Social Security information in PayServ ensures accurate posting of Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/818-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… the expense of valued community services,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my team, Warren County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is located in Madison County and has a population of approximately … The Town Clerk is also the appointed Receiver of Taxes. In 2012, the total tax warrant was approximately $9.9 … million. Key Findings The Town has excessive fund balances in the general – outside village, highway – town-wide and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling $22,100 did not have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, Richard A. Lobur, a fire department member, admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit card debt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Kiryas Joel Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budgeting practices produced operating surpluses in all four fiscal years reviewed. When unneeded appropriated … through 2015-16, the board adopted budgets that resulted in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District , Glen Cove City School District , Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 and the York … Brian Butry at 518-474-4015 or email: [email protected].ny.us . Cold Spring Harbor Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… as their own personal bank account,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds