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Cayuga County – Security of Electronic Public Health Department Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (2022M-146)
… data classification inventory that assigns the appropriate security level to each type of data. Develop formal written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/12/02/cayuga-county-security-electronic-public-health-department-personal-private-andThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … devices rather than donating or selling them, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityOpinion 92-26
… of Elections (liability for expenses of) COUNTY LAW, §361-a; ELECTION LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of … inconsistent. You ask for clarification of the procedures by which the expenses of a board of elections of a county … the jurisdiction's next budget and tax levy and subsequent payment to the county. September 23, 1992 Donald E. Freed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … 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/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Richard P. Donoghue, … $50,000 in value. “Mr. Gregg abused the public's trust by using taxpayer dollars to fund his personal home … officials will be held accountable for stealing taxpayer money.” The government’s case is being handled by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240000 from the district State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." … meant for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include filing a warrant, … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… money orders, etc. and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total … must also ensure that the ‘Complete’ box is checked on Direct Journal Payments submitted in SFS. Failure to check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the … her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … purchases using the statewide refueling credit card (i.e., WEX card). The objective of our initial audit report, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County … of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown to safeguard taxpayer money, but instead he treated the town’s funds like a … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing … may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function … as enumerated in record retention schedules. 3 Depending on the size and complexity of your local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Marie Pense … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, applies to sales or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… 31, 2019. We also considered information that was provided by the Department through April 15, 2021. About the Program … is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… 55, was arraigned in Halfmoon Town Court before Judge Joseph Fodera, and is due back in court on Dec. 21, 2022. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group … as the State’s chief fiscal officer. “The state’s highest court has upheld the power of this office to follow payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, State … allegedly tried to capitalize on his mother’s death by pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherApplication for Performance of Duty Disability Retirement (RS6047-A)
For NYSLRS correction officers and security hospital treatment assistants who are covered by Chapters 653 and 722 (RSSL) to apply for a performance of duty.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6047-a.pdf