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DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray to justice.” The pensioner, Ray’s sister-in-law, retired on disability retirement in October 1986 from the … where she served as a confidential legal stenographer. She retired choosing the state retirement system’s single life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today … My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering … Police members, our partners at the Comptroller’s Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 94-21
… any statutory requirement that two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. … account balances at the close of each fiscal year, to the extent of any unpaid obligations. Section 110 further … at more frequent intervals". The purpose of section 110 is to prevent town officials from incurring obligations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… totaled $4.3 billion, $52.5 million above last year and $806.7 million higher than the projection in DOB’s State … in Washington cannot reach agreement on help for state and local governments this week, it must be at the top of the … billion is due by March. November Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Taxpayers expect their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an … Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen. “This former tax collector took money from taxpayers for her own personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… for the Eastern District of Tennessee, we uncovered this fraud, and Ms. Schwinzer has now been held accountable for … Schwinzer pleaded guilty to a charge of one count of wire fraud. She admitted that she failed to notify the New York … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Calendar Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents are charged with Grand Larceny … “We uncovered their unlawful behavior and worked with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions … care needs. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient’s “level of care” on a … overpayments. The overpayments occurred primarily because hospitals billed Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followRFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… “System”) and as authorized by the Retirement and Social Security Law, is seeking to contract with physicians having … System and as authorized by the Retirement and Social Security Law is seeking to contract with physicians having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… Program The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC Program) is a federally funded Medicaid benefit that provides free … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for implementation of the VFC Program. The CDC … in the initial audit report, yet significant action is still required to prevent future Medicaid overpayments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… including approximately 546 desktops/workstations and 250 servers that support 30 databases. As a public benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide … Services (Health and Human Services). The Directory data is composed of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and … for securing Directory data. We found that the Office is fully compliant with 30 of the 32 requirements; the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. The PCI DSS is a comprehensive set of technical and … DSS. The audit covered the period March 1, 2017 through June 5, 2017. We found the Authority did not have a developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… 21, 2012. Background The Big Flats Fire District No. 2 is located in Chemung County. The District’s general fund … $101,467 for the 2012 fiscal year. Included in the budget is $30,000 for rent of the Golden Glow Volunteer Fire … of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background Schuyler County is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New … Schuyler County Sheriffs Department Payroll Civil Fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… and Federal aid. The County’s 2013 budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded … the fund used to account for the operations of Maplewood Manor (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative … County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the facility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… and $493,000 for the town-wide and town-outside village highway funds. Key Findings The financial condition of the Town’s highway town-wide fund has declined in recent years from a … 2,510 gallons of fuel valued at approximately $8,440. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue … as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12