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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has been … $60,000 in funds from the organization which operates the Essex County Fair. The Society is a non-profit organization … agriculture in young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit cards to purchase items for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) … to Twilight participants. As the program coordinator, Jason Cecile was in charge of the Twilight teaching schedule. … District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School Districts SCSD …
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
… of Education employee, Shannon Brady, 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the New York State … of Education employee Shannon Brady 52 of Albany was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the NYSLRS that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… of the confirm of the specials payroll cycle every week. Therefore, an early confirm of the payroll schedule may impact the timing of this disruption to the … advices. This configuration change will happen each week starting on Thursday morning. Users will be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… as Banas’ friend, and was the joint holder on his bank account. Following Banas’ death, Smith Shaver withdrew his … Veterans Affairs benefit of $3,216. She closed the joint account after the withdrawals. Smith Shaver was not entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their … County residents each pleaded guilty to one count of felony grand larceny in the fourth degree. "This was a … the system have gotten caught taking money from the people of New York,” said Scarpino, Jr. “We continue to work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… was widespread around the state, ranging from a drop of 19.5 percent in Westchester County to a 41.5 percent … in Tioga County. Nearly every county in every region of the state saw a large drop in overall collections. New … that sales tax revenues would continue to drop because of COVID-19 but the May sales tax figures show just how deep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… describing their backup procedures. It should include the frequency and scope of backups, the location of stored … on various factors such as the volume and frequency at which new electronic information enters the computer system … attempt to restore a backup to ensure the process is functioning as intended and that data would be available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0NY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… on Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet to publicly report what they are doing to enforce the terms of service by which … each company asking their boards to provide information on what steps they have taken to enforce service agreements. The … called on Facebook Twitter and Alphabet to publicly report what they are doing to enforce the terms of service by which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wells Fargo Needs to Pull Back the Curtain on Its Incentive Pay Program
… the company's efforts to determine whether its incentive pay practices have exposed it to financial loss. DiNapoli's … at the bank's annual meeting on April 24. "Incentive pay practices have been identified as contributing to the … the companys efforts to determine whether its incentive pay practices have exposed it to financial loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wells-fargo-needs-pull-back-curtain-its-incentive-pay-programOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2016-S-93 ). About the Program The State University of New York’s (SUNY) State-operated campuses are … Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. (SBF) and University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc. (UBF), controlled $1.2 billion, more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… than 5 percent from 2016, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The gap in net … more than 5 percent from 2016 according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbOpinion 88-32
… informing the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have … an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address and office hours of the town clerk. … stating the clerk's name, office address, office hours and phone number (see Town Law, §30, describing powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to … to the board resolution authorizing payment. Although payments appeared to be for district purposes, when checks … town justices did not establish adequate controls over court collections. Town of Oxford – Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Corcraft's Textile Procurement Practices
… practices used by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Division of Industries (Corcraft) … is a major component within the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Corcraft's mission is to employ … offenders in real work situations to produce quality goods and services at competitive prices. Corcraft employs about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/corcrafts-textile-procurement-practicesWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… of the six confidential recommendations included in our initial audit report, Windows Domain Administration … controllers ultimately control access and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure that appropriate controls are in place and that policies and standards are being adhered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-15-17)
… of operating expenditures with one-shot revenues that may not materialize in 2016 is imprudent. The City included $3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-15-17Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurately. Additionally, an annual audit of the justices’ books and records was not performed for 2014. Town of … includes estimated one-time revenue of $600,000 from the sale of city property and there is currently no contract for the sale of this real property. The proposed budget exceeds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits