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DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail … today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a joint … and building permits. She used the money to support her personal lifestyle, including trips to casinos and gambling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… to hide their crimes. Spina pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and today was … months (nine years) in federal prison, plus three years of probation and pay $9.7 million in restitution and forfeit … defrauded the state, federal and private insurers of millions of dollars,” DiNapoli said. “This type of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in restitution. Her … the public trust by stealing community funds to cover her personal expenses and now has been held accountable for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … pension checks that had been issued to her deceased mother. Schwinzer, 46, was sentenced on July 14, 2022 to pay … in order to collect her pension checks and steal from New York state's retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from … a class D felony. Harper is due back in Saugerties Town Court on Dec. 10. “This individual broke her promise to … auditors found that Harper controlled all phases of the court’s cash collection process with little oversight by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … equipment technician, was paid for full work days at the Buffalo district while he was also clocked in at the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… Jr. announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow, 59, and Mary Nash, 58, for allegedly concealing their mother’s death … death, Annette Bigelow and her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the … Attorney announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow 59 and Mary Nash 58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemEmployers
… Information and resources for participating employers of the New York State and Local Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employersDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… in Queens (32.4%) or NYC (28.1%). Jobs grew, but wages only rose 46% since 2010 — a lower rate than Queens (79.1%) … in New York City and our residents contribute greatly not only to our local economy, but to the City’s economy … placed a heavy burden on our community. We suffered not only from the direct health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaDiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… The Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 relies on a range of actions … as well as eliminate a looming gap — spending cuts, new revenues, use of fund balances and increased … federal aid, according to an initial analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s analysis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Nanticoke , Town of Marbletown , Municipal Parking Structures , City of Sherrill , Walden Fire District … excessive fund balance in the general fund. Municipal Parking Structures (2017MS-3) The local governments reviewed … varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their parking structures. Although available reports indicate that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… the Executive Budget. The budget provides increases of $28.6 million for the State University of New York and $14.5 … to the state and localities that impose the charge to pay for programs encouraging use of reusable bags. The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem … legislative proposals to expand gaming include authorizing online casino gaming and a plan to double the number of VLTs … from in-person sports betting. With proposals to authorize online casino gaming introduced, economic benefits from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDisability Retirement – When Employees Retire
… individual filed the original disability application, only they may request a hearing. If you, as the employer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirementOvertime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… While Automatic Capping is NOT in Effect For ERS Members Only: Reset year-to-date totals for overtime earnings to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limitsDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… use of a key, card or assistance from school officials. Only Oneonta and Cobleskill had complete and updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … Department $12.8 million contract with the Akron Central School District to pay for Native American tuition. … LLC to develop paper and computer-based high school equivalency exams to replace the GED. Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… approved more than 2.3 million payments worth $11 billion in December 2013. His office rejected 205 contract … some contracts for state public authorities, and, in addition, audits all state payments. This independent … million contract with Kone Inc. to replace the escalators in the state Capitol. Department of Civil Service—Health Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Union Free School District – Financial Management (Nassau County) The board and district officials did not properly … Panama Central School District – Procurement (Chautauqua County) The board and district officials did not always … law. Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (Greene County) The clerk-treasurer did not maintain complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… a comprehensive investment program with written procedures for the investment of district funds or prepare monthly cash … not adequately track tax certiorari judgments or maintain reliable records, such as a complete and accurate listing of … funds as required by district policy. Without adequate and reliable records and reporting, the board and district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits