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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (Warren County) Duties for processing tenant rents were not adequately segregated … was not always deposited in a timely manner and receipts for rent were not issued to apartment complex tenants. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today … and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an … thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for their continuing partnership in combating public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even shamelessly pocketing fundraising … Glenn MacNeill and Asst. District Attorney David J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown … Chief Proulx. A 30-year department veteran and treasurer for the last eight years, Brown admitted he took cash and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… For current End of Fiscal Year (FYE) deadlines and notices, … fiscal year. When charges are not properly accounted for prior to FYE, SFS must move the charges from one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesDiNapoli: Former Rhinebeck Employee Arrested for Working Side Job on Village Time, Falsifying Timesheets and Mileage
… Grady and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold him accountable.” “Our investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-former-rhinebeck-employee-arrested-working-side-job-village-time-falsifying-timesheets-andDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… thefts were discovered through their joint investigation. “For decades, the residents of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown … over $240,000,” DiNapoli said. “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New York State Police and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of Budget and Policy Analysis. These appointments are to fill … and will be critical in keeping the public informed of how the state is balancing its books and addressing important … for Strategy, Operations and Communications at the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC), where she oversaw the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … IDA officials developed a uniform tax exemption policy for project selection, but the method of determining the … and did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. “It should be a warning for anyone in a position of public trust that any theft, … My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in rooting out corruption.” … as Mr. Brown had been a long-serving government official for Pharsalia in the role of Town Supervisor, when he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… fully recovers. I thank Governor Cuomo and the Legislature for enacting this important bill quickly.” The new law, … and school districts by: extending the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in calendar years 2015 … to spend or temporarily transfer moneys in reserve funds for pandemic-related expenses and permitting the repayment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicDiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… and retired public employees of New York,” Patel said. “My thanks go to Comptroller DiNapoli for his trust in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… on personal and luxury expenses between 2018 and 2022. “Oliver Levy and Surendra Kumar were entrusted with money … for personal expenses, including jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, and veterinary services. … District Attorney Sheila Horgan of the Trials and Investigations Division. The charges against the defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension … faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. “Deanna Hansen callously exploited her father’s death to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … sign time cards showing their approval, and pre-approval for overtime was not required. In addition, the town does not … the town made purchases from the board member’s business for more than $3,000. Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose Company, for theft of $18,772 from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft … District Attorney Ritts and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold him accountable and … Attorney James Ritts said, “ At a time when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. “Linda Burrows allegedly … Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and strong law enforcement … Office in making this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the Yorkshire Pioneer Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… for partnering to protect the pension fund from those who try to cheat the system.” Imperati said: “I would like to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … on his mother’s death by pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . “I will continue to safeguard the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherSweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… were realistic and by properly planning for and using fund balance. District officials improperly set aside more than … of appropriations, revenues and appropriated fund balance and reserves. Identify the composition of the funds … and return all other money to unrestricted general fund balance. Properly analyze cash flow periodically throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207Chittenango Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-294)
… review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. … Board of Education. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $37 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/chittenango-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-294