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Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Masonville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … disbursements totaling $75,880 before payment. Audit the Treasurer’s records. Ensure sensitive and personal electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… Mark Spencer, Investigator Casey Quinlan and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. Forensic accounting was performed by … Meaghan Scovello. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The Forensic Audit Section is led by Chief Auditor Edward J. Keegan. This case is being prosecuted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of New York & New Jersey. Miller died in 2006, with no survivor designated to receive benefits. According to the … retirement benefits during a six year period between May 1, 2006 and August 31, 2012. All told, the Attorney General … 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/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
… M. Hoovler today announced that former Town of Bethel Tax Collector Debra Gabriel, of Bethel, pleaded guilty before … company, while claiming to also have worked full-time as a Tax Collector for Bethel. Her false claims increased her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kOpinion 97 - 12
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts … engineer who appears before the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… the State message delivered by Gov. Kathy Hochul set forth her agenda. State government is here to work for the people … make life better and more equitable for all New Yorkers. Her top priorities, including addressing the affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126West Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… Manager/Treasurer (Treasurer) did not control when her electronic signature was used by another employee to sign … Key Recommendations The Treasurer should control when her electronic signature is applied to checks. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsEast Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… pre-numbered duplicate receipts for all funds placed in her custody. Funds are not always deposited in a timely … receipts to the ECA clubs at the time funds are placed in her custody. The Central Treasurer should sign and date the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… government and first degree tampering with public records, all Class D felonies. She is also charged with offering a …
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, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of more than $11,000 from the fire department over several … to the Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany County, is accused of forging and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… “Ms. Simchik allegedly used Fire Department funds for her own entertainment betraying her community’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My office makes it a … York State Police for partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven …
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
… government,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Ennis allegedly betrayed her community’s trust and now will be held accountable. My … treasurer allegedly took money from the village to support her own lifestyle. We will not tolerate any type of financial … village’s Water Clerk. The village board did not reappoint her as Treasurer for 2024 because of poor performance. When …
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 after auditors and … in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Tina Metz, 54, was … such as this where inadequate financial controls result in public money being stolen or unaccounted for. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestOpinion 90-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Opinion 2006-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … that in order to transfer her membership from the New York State and Local Retirement System to the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… District Treasurer (Treasurer) allowed employees to affix her signature to checks without overseeing the check signing … Recommendations Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic check signature at all times. Designate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-banking