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DiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… A former state contractor who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges … earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. … meant to screen individuals for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… constituent agencies to meet their agency-specific needs by using a single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City contract could be used to obtain the necessary goods or … and capital-related expenses. This could help the MTA to close budget gaps. Key Finding The MTA made some progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followSelect Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Albany Port District Commission’s (Commission) capital … of delinquent accounts receivable are in compliance with the Commission’s procedures for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/select-financial-management-practicesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 and July … in New York. To search for a specific local government’s fiscal stress scores, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies, with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … which increases economic stress on families and can damage local economies by reducing household spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… was arrested in May of 2021 along with SCSD teachers Nicole Murray and Tina DeCarlo. Murray and DeCarlo’s cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… former New York State Department of Education employee, Shannon Brady, 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly … of the State Comptroller and the New York State Police. “Shannon Brady tried to scam the New York State and Local … former New York State Department of Education employee Shannon Brady 52 of Albany was arrested for allegedly falsely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or by calling the Albany FBI Field Office at 518-465-7551 … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… that former Family Service Society (FSS) Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating … from the organization. My thanks to the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and the Corning Police Department … for their ongoing partnership in ensuring we uncover corruption and carry out justice.” The State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… 1, 2009 to May 31, 2013. Background The Village, located in Oswego County, was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, voters in the Village presented a petition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Charlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 to May 14, 2013. Background The Charlotte Valley Central … only $420,000 of this fund balance was actually needed due to the operating surpluses in 2008-09 and 2009-10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232Town of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Johnsburg is located in Warren County and is governed by a Town Board which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6Village of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County and has a population … from the Town for accuracy. Our review of the sewer camera log maintained by the Village DPW from July 5, 2011, through … 20 sanitary sewer main breaks. However, the corresponding log of sewer line repairs for the same period did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 650 residents. The Town … Town Board, which consists of the Town Supervisor and four councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations were $955,411 for 2011 and $954,272 for 2012. Key Findings The Supervisor has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the … and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairAccounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… Subject : Emergency Check Production Reference : Guide to Financial Operations … 5.M – Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code Guidance : New York State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print … handling codes: “Special Handling” (“S” handling code) – For a cost to the agency of $21.00 per envelope, agencies may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments … Bigelow and Nash appeared before Westchester County Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court … other state and federal law enforcement agencies. Contact us at [email protected] . … State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsService Credit Purchase Payments – Legacy Reporting
… If members choose to purchase credit for their previous service, they have the option to pay the … contributions, plus interest (if applicable), by means of: A single lump sum payment; or Transferring funds through a … all others are to be taken as after-tax deductions. When taking these payments, you will still report the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/service-credit-purchase-payments