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DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, … was terminated in 2022. Her final position was as Business Manager, where she was the sole officer responsible … squad purchases. Rather than use the card for official business or specific charges, Thorne used this card for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing … Inc. Pioneer Natural Resources Co. SM Energy Co. The Fund will divest more than $238 million in public equity and debt … securities issued by these companies. These securities will be sold in a prudent manner and timeframe, consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Erie County District Attorney John J Flynn and Erie County Sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and … concealing the scheme. “Hoffman and Pais brazenly diverted funds meant to support seniors and individuals with … G. James said, “The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens, using the money for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Ellicot , Geneva Housing Authority , Town of Hadley , High Falls Water District , Town of Leicester , City of Newburgh , Niagara County Court and Trust , Village of Scottsville and … of controls over the board’s claims auditing process. High Falls Water District – Water Fees (Ulster County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. … Havens allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to protect the residents of Shortsville and surrounding communities to fund her lifestyle,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000XI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Repayment agreements are agreements between the State and a municipality, public … authority, or other third party. Generally, repayment agreements provide for the repayment of amounts expended from … as advances by the state, and the terms of the repayment agreements are detailed in the appropriation language for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Guilderland (Town) officials … of services, periodically test backups, or provide IT security awareness training. As a result, Town officials … personal use, such as entertainment, news media, personal finance, email, shopping, travel, personal health and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Accounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… a PO for all single purchases of $10,000 or more from any vendor that has a classification as a “procurement supplier” in the NYS vendor file. This policy, subject exceptions, is applicable … regardless of whether the agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, electronic payment (ACH) or with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-usePatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B17-7-2)
… in the District's proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Patchogue-Medford Union … to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/09/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-2Campbell-Savona Central School District - Budget Review (B2-15-10)
… in the District’s tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Campbell-Savona Central … to submit their tentative budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-15-10Town of Thurman – Capital Projects (2016M-431)
… of the Town's Internet and salt shed projects. The contractor provided over $16,000 in additional services not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-capital-projects-2016m-431Town of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… the Town properly charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for sewer … $1.4 million. The District had an excessive fund balance of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2017 or a balance in excess of 844 percent of … the Town properly charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision DOCCS for sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… (Administrator) properly approved and monitored tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The … the Board and the Administrator did not properly monitor tax abatement and loan projects. The Board did not require … and retention figures with project goals. Track sales tax exemptions to ensure that the exemptions taken were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… economic development in Saratoga County. It is governed by a Board which comprises seven members appointed by the Saratoga County Legislature. Key Findings The IDA had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSocial Adult Day Services
… the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the Department of Health (DOH), are effectively … to client eligibility, service plans, staffing, training, and physical safety. The audit covers the period April 1, … adults with services such as socialization, supervision and monitoring, personal care, and nutrition in a protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the … United States Marshal’s Service for its assistance in the arrest of the defendant. This case is being handled by the … for the Southern District of New York announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… ambulance service? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – April 4, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2021 to … such as selecting individuals through a civil service list, prior to hiring all six EMTs. Without using a civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Town of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… pipe application fees (application fees) and culvert pipe installation fees (installation fees)? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – May 1, … Highway Department (Department) to request a culvert pipe installation (project) at a private residence or business. … pipe application fees application fees and culvert pipe installation fees installation fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… raises in the metered water rates, sewer rents and real estate transfer taxes. The appropriations for tax certiorari … Pass a resolution to raise water rates, sewer rents and real estate transfer taxes prior to the adoption of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10