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DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former … joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest of a village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… The coronavirus pandemic has caused extraordinary economic … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The ultimate price of the coronavirus remains undetermined. What is clear is that … filings. While the state received almost $3.8 billion in Coronavirus Relief Fund resources earlier this month, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… state police mechanic David Relyea has pleaded guilty to felony corrupting the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took … Relyea was an employee of the New York State Police. While not a police officer on the road, Mr. Relyea was a member of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised job … administering many of New York states economic development programs has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… Twenty-two local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller … year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2019 (pre-pandemic). In New York, that includes all counties and towns, 44 cities … tracking the trends and common problems that communities in fiscal stress are facing. Now the economic damage caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… and equipping of high-tech facilities for private companies. In some instances, the private companies then … whether programs and projects attain their intended goals. Public progress reports provide limited and conflicting … compared with the State’s investment. Standardize the public reporting of projects to eliminate discrepancies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Town of Alabama , Caledonia Fire Department , Caledonia Joint Fire District , Cayuga County Community College , Dutchess County , Town of Marcellus and the Uniondale Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … office completed audits of the Town of Alabama Caledonia Fire Department Caledonia Joint Fire District Cayuga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… continue to work with Attorney General Schneiderman in our Operation Integrity partnership to hold accountable those who … This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of Operation Integrity, a joint partnership between the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement … Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a component of the latest coronavirus relief package. Under the PPP, employers … . For more information on the PPP visit the SBA . The latest $484 billion relief package included an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly tried to steal funds she was not entitled to from the state’s pension … the State of New York and a slap in the face to all of the public servants who dedicated their careers to serving our … 18 direct deposits totaling $19,524 went to her bank account. Walsh allegedly stole $12,973 by withdrawing $4,333 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 … Officer Contract, in which the Village of Avon agreed to provide an off-duty member of the Avon Police Department … guilty before Chief US District Judge Elizabeth A Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program which carries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsCounty of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Oneida County (County) Clerk (Clerk) … and timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – July 29, 2025 We extended our audit period to review certain Clerk … Clerk to submit remittances to the County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) within five days following the close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… Authority – a bond sale of up to $500 million in fixed rate tax-exempt bonds for the month of February and a note sale of up to $700 million in fixed rate tax-exempt notes for the month of March. New … Finance Authority – a bond sale of up to $850 million in fixed rate taxable and tax-exempt bonds for the month of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Heuvelton Central School District – Payroll (St. Lawrence County) Auditors reviewed payroll payments made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… safeguard assets, and the legally required procurement policy, investment policy and code of ethics were in place. The treasurer’s … The assessor granted exemptions without applications, renewal forms or supporting documentation and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were not deposited in a timely manner as required. Town of Hunter – Information Technology (Greene County) The board and … infrastructure. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Cazenovia Central School District – Information Technology (Madison County) … private and sensitive information (PPSI). Hamburg Central School District – Continuing Education (Erie County) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices (Saratoga County) The village board has not adopted … Although the treasurer verbally updates the board on bank balances at the monthly meetings, he does not provide … reports. While the treasurer does prepare monthly bank reconciliations, the board does not review them or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (2017-S-76) Auditors identified about $8 million in … in the hospital. Department of Labor (DOL): Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-24) An initial audit … a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Child Performers Unit and did not have the necessary controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-1Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… system losses. Follow the steps below to determine if your water system has more unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and quantify all water sources to calculate the number of gallons produced by your municipal water system annually. List each source and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-system