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DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… Fireman’s Association (VFA) former Fire Chief Duane Royal pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing … of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal accountable and obtain full restitution for the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) from 2008 through 2011. … around $7 million in claims paid to Davis. NYSHIP provides health insurance to some state and local government and … involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine purchases from … July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… located in Allegany County, and worked with local law enforcement to determine the extent of the fraud. Dieter … Attorney Keith Slep for their diligent work on this case.” The audit, released today, found from 2009 through … His anti-corruption initiative has led to more than 50 arrests and $7 million in restitution in 2013 and 2014 alone. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had … in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… with the authority to certify that the expense report is just, true and correct and, therefore, appropriate to pay. An … these processes whether the expense report results in (i) a reimbursement to the employee, (ii) no reimbursement to … certification requirements see Chapter XII, Section 4.B – Certification of Vouchers of this Guide. Process and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… lack of written procedures requiring prompt and accurate reporting and depositing of receipts, segregation of cash … DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: 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 … March to corrupting the government in the second degree (class C felony); grand larceny in the third degree/ public servant (class C Felony); two counts of tampering with public records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… for her abuse of taxpayer funds.” “Yates County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division appreciates the professional … assistance of the State Comptroller’s Office in this criminal investigation that has been ongoing since 2019 for … A misdemeanor). Brown was arraigned today in Yates County Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… work hours at two public school districts, according to an audit and investigation released by State Comptroller … the actual hours worked and have them certified by the employee and a direct supervisor; and Ensure that IT … response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and get it. … Bronx residents to make the effort to track down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Agencies should note that Location includes a location name assigned by the Statewide Financial System (MAINCHECK, … “default” location, agencies should not assume the default is the correct location for their transaction. Instead, … (e.g., LOC01, LOC02, LOC03). If the agency is unsure what location to choose, agency staff must communicate with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… the public’s trust and recovered the stolen funds.” “This is not a victimless crime,” said District Attorney Jason … of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents … that Bemus Point gets all its money back now, and in one shot, rather than face the uncertainty of pursuing repayment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany County, is accused of forging and cashing department checks, … campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating bank … with assistance from New York State Comptroller's Office, arrested Amy D. Olmstead after a long investigation," Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsIII.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… System (SFS) software provides enterprise information to agency decision makers. As a result, the data from … or Travel Review Complete statuses with no activity for 90 days or more will be denied. Purchase Order Guidance: Any … SFS to clean up transactions included in this section. A notice will be published providing the schedule for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest … Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure to deposit more than $800 in cash … certificate, but deposited only $392 of that cash into the public coffers. To hide the more than $800 in missing cash, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… P. DiNapoli announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care insurance … never rendered, created shell companies and falsified records to hide their crimes. Spina pled guilty to one count … not rendered, double-billing for services, fabricating medical records and concealing the fraud by blocking audits. …
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
… in restitution. Her thefts were brought to light during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … District Attorney Todd Casella’s office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before … 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/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social … Minnie Smith, was an employee of the New York State Insurance Fund for 20 years until retiring in 2005. To be … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-payments