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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… emotional period, but it should never be used to profit from the hard work of taxpayers,” said Assistant District Attorney Erin Bates , who is handling the prosecution of this case. … on Jan. 24, 2014, his daughter sought to conceal his death from the state retirement system. Alayne Bertolino did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… was out of the country on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities confirmed, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… in the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for many. However, overtime is not a long-term substitute … employees work overtime. Six state agencies had more than 25% of their workforce accruing overtime in 2022. Veterans’ … last ten years, with 16,858 people leaving the workforce, an increase of 26% from the prior year. New hiring declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… in Wayne County’s Court Arraignment Procedure before Judge Marsha Williams. She is due back in court on March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc.
… families through alcohol and drug prevention treatment. In 2014, OASAS entered into a five-year $45.6 million … with OASAS. These 10 programs served 603 individuals in the fields of residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and scattered-site housing. In December 2014, Palladia merged with and began operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-incDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Major Contracts Approved Department of … General $378 million lease with Summit Glory LLC for 28 Liberty St., New York City. $1.5 million temporary lease with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture & Markets – New York State Fair $2.5 million for cleaning management and … Agency for a portion of costs for constructing a new parking garage and improvements to a current surface lot. … Small Business Recovery Grant Program. $1 million to NFNY Hotel Management LLC for a portion of the costs to renovate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… maintenance and beautification projects at field offices, fish hatcheries, game farms, conservation education centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… total net jobs gained through IDA projects in 2016, with Long Island achieving nearly 25 percent of the statewide total. … gains, with the Capital District adding the most (23,900). Long Island led the downstate regions with 51,632 jobs; The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsOversight of Private Career Schools
… (Bureau) provided sufficient oversight of private career schools in New York State. The audit covers the period … Bureau to oversee and monitor non-degree granting private career schools in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with technical and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc. (CAMBA) to ensure … DHS is effectively monitoring its contract with Church Avenue Merchants Block Association Inc CAMBA to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… common crime that regrettably often follows the death of a family member,” Buchanan said. “This defendant stole nearly … a longtime Brooklyn resident who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She … death. Instead, the retirement system received a change of address form purportedly signed and dated by the deceased. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0LinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, LinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Report 2019-N-5 ). About the Program The New York City Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), formerly the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT), is the technology core of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-followCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
… due buyouts totaling over $600,000. The City has included only $545,000 in the proposed budget to fund buyouts. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/05/city-lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Potter – Town Clerk (Yates County) A former clerk did not deposit, report … in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in court. South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… Williamsville, does not detail or track the history of grade changes. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being inappropriately altered,” DiNapoli … by these system weaknesses.” During the audit period of July 2013 to May 2015, auditors reviewed 90 grade changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… receipt collection system may get revenue into its bank account more quickly. Start by evaluating the costs and … revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How … earnings. Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your local government can reduce the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Exemptions Administration , Town of Shandaken , Village of Spencer , Village of Suffern and the City of Yonkers . "In … contributions for health insurance coverage. Village of Spencer – Board Oversight (Tioga County) The board does not … Tax Exemptions Administration Town of Shandaken Village of Spencer Village of Suffern and the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Rochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
Diane M Cecero age 64 of Pittsford New York admitted today to unlawfully doubledipping and receiving state retirement benefits to which she was not entitled She agreed to pay back those benefits with interest as part of a pretrial diversion agreement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefits