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Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. “With the concerted efforts of these agencies, we achieved a just and proper result. The … the duplicity he presented to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James said. “The disruption of this act serves as a reminder that we will not tolerate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyTown of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Tonawanda (Town) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 865 applicable physical accessibility components … proper height and length. 19 components at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall (VFW Hall), which is owned by the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42City of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether the City of Rome (City) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 463 applicable physical accessibility components … City officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40City of Batavia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-43)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Batavia (City) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 297 applicable physical accessibility components … spaces and interior doors that require five or less pounds of pressure to open. Four components at the Police Station, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-batavia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-43City of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Cohoes (City) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 293 applicable physical accessibility components … City officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… accessibility at selected facilities. Specifically: 26 components at the Public Operations Center, such as signs at interior offices with raised lettering and Braile mounted at an accessible … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… announced today that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, pleaded guilty to stealing over … went to great lengths to try and cover up her theft of public funds. She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… not only help protect its investors, but also the men and women who make the products that carry its label," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… has pleaded guilty to felony corrupting the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies … and has been held accountable for his actions.” “This is an egregious case of employees illegally using State … larceny and criminal possession of stolen property and official misconduct. He pleaded guilty to felony corrupting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… School Districts – Education Law Sections 1604(35), 1709(20-a), 1719(2), 1720(2), 1724, 1804(1), 1903(1), 2523(2), 2524-2526, 2554(2-a), 2580 BOCES – Education Law Section 1950(4-k) Villages – … For special district libraries refer to the enabling legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionDiNapoli: 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: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… P. DiNapoli. “Lisa’s Law was created to make health care in New York safer and give patients the knowledge they need … against future incidents and help fund improvements in patient safety. DOH needs to do better.” The Patient … enforced. It oversees a resolution process that can result in settlement agreements (orders), including fines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsImproper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program
… payments for the same services related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program (Cancer Program). The audit covered claims with a date of service during the period from January 2019 through … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/27/improper-payments-related-center-excellence-cancer-programDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household … in March. DiNapoli’s audit and investigation found that for more than four years, Johnson cut herself extra … clerktreasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2017-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up) (2023-F-3) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f3-response.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up) (2024-F-22)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Report 2022-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f22-response.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up) (2024-F-22)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Report 2022-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f22.pdfImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (2020-S-57) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to managed care organizations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s57-response.pdf