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Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… January 1, 2009, to May 25, 2012. Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with … of $4,134 to occur and not be detected. The Clerk had no record of payment or enforcement of unpaid sewer bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… exemplifies the commitment Comptroller DiNapoli and I have to our Operation Integrity partnership, and to ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… Construction $9 million with Kasselman Electric Co., Inc. to provide facility-wide CCTV and audio monitoring systems at … in Sullivan County. $8.5 million with VMJR Companies LLC to replace the center courtyard roof on the New York State … in Albany County. $5 million with Elevated Technologies to rehabilitate elevators at New York Psychiatric Institute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryOpinion 97 - 12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts … a consulting engineer who regularly represents developers in matters before the planning board would not appear to raise questions as to potential prohibited interests in town contracts. The secretary, however, would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… DiNapoli. “Too often my office finds public funds that have gone missing because one individual has complete control … reconciled cash balances for each fund. Village officials have already taken a number of steps to improve financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… funds by maximizing the resources of each office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Christopher Baynes of the Public Integrity Bureau. The Public … of New York and New Jersey for their cooperation in this case. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local Retirement System. … duties and certify their accuracy. The information is used to calculate their service time for retirement benefits. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelTown of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. … Town of Clayton Justice Court Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Masonville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence … was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will continue to work with law enforcement across the State to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … Comptroller DiNapoli. “This money has been turned over to my office for temporary safe-keeping, and we want to return … said Senator Stewart-Cousins. “I wanted to make sure that my constituents, whose names or companies were on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… B. Quattrone today announced that former clerk-treasurer of the village of Bemus Point, Jennifer Jaegar, pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $58,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 39, of Bemus Point, admitted that … The plea resolution was conditioned on full repayment up front, and this is the only reason why a reduction in the …
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
… which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating bank balances to the … a business document. She appeared in Bolivar Village Court and is due back in court Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Olmstead began working at the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… from the Department over a seven-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State … today. “Ms. Simchik allegedly used Fire Department funds for her own entertainment betraying her community’s … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned … trust and now will be held accountable. My thanks to District Attorney Mills and the State Police for their … prevails in this case.” “The arrest of Ms. Ennis sends a strong message that we will not tolerate dishonest actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today … permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State … back into town accounts using cash she claimed to have in her home and that was found in a filing cabinet in town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestOpinion 90-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (right to vote as … trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her capacities as trustee and deputy mayor during … meeting of the board of trustees, may cast two votes, one in his or her capacity as trustee and the other in his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… “As we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State … life better and more equitable for all New Yorkers. Her top priorities, including addressing the affordable housing … are the same priorities shared by all New Yorkers. “We are now entering the third year of the lingering effects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressEast Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… The East Williston Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, … issue pre-numbered duplicate receipts for all funds placed in her custody. Funds are not always deposited in a timely manner. Bank deposit slips are usually not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesWest Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether West Canada Valley Central … insurance claims are presented to the claims auditor for audit and approval prior to payment. The Board should develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements