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Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… by writing checks to the two businesses he owned, 211 Medical, P.C. (“211 Medical”) and N.A.S. Management Co., Inc. (“N.A.S.”). MELIN … then deposited the checks to bank accounts held by 211 Medical or N.A.S. MELIN also charged expenses of 211 Medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… reports to the following Towns: East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold . Audit … officials from the Towns of East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold (Towns) properly … whether officials from the Towns of East Hampton Riverhead Shelter Island Southampton and Southold Towns properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State … who are economically disadvantaged or have special health care needs. DOH's eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid … questioned $223 million in payments. Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) plans provide services to recipients who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2313.1
… instructions; Updated guidance on entering transactions for multiple pay periods in a single check date for Employees … Bulletin No. 2313 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the change from a Longevity Lump … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23131-longevity-service-payment-employees-eligible-bargaining-unitDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts … police vehicles for the Troop D headquarters based in Oneida. They allegedly used a state police paid account to … state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30000 in auto parts and supplies from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming … today. The defendant, Richard Scholl, faces charges of tampering with public records and falsifying business … The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsMiddletown Employee Charged With Theft
… Hoovler and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Thomas McKelevey, 70, of Middletown for allegedly stealing nearly $90,000 from the City of Middletown by claiming overlapping hours on his time … Hoovler and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Thomas McKelevey 70 of Middletown for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftDiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… through September, according to the state monthly cash report and a mid-year report on revenue trends, released today by New York State … projections. DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying actual state revenues and … through September according to the state monthly cash report and midyear report on revenue trends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… also updated the local sales tax sharing interactive map, which shows the percentage of local sales tax revenue … Detailed Sales Collections by County and City Interactive Map of Local Sales Tax Sharing Agreements Local Sales Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 2369
… Bulletin 1964 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of updates to the process for requesting a stop payment for a replacement, reversal, or … the Payee Reference/Invoice No. on the replacement check is the original check number combined with the original check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2369-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-new-york-stateOverview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… A well thought out travel and conference policy, specifically designed for your operations, … for establishing effective control over travel and conference expenses. One of the purposes of this guide is to … consider when developing or updating your travel and conference policy. Travel policies and procedures adopted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewTravel and Conference Expense Management – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… One of the purposes of this guide is to provide you with an overview of key elements that you should consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expenseDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… position as clerk. “My office continues to work closely with law enforcement to ensure local officials who abuse … position and steal public money will be held accountable for their wrongdoing,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… and Kaiza’s alleged Medicaid fraud tried to undermine the integrity of a vital program,” DiNapoli said. “It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… for the various categories of government three times a year. School districts are given a fiscal stress score … its own general school aid and the federal aid had to be shared with eligible non-public schools in a district. … The report also reviewed environmental risk factors, which can often increase the chance of fiscal stress, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that … Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to petit larceny … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E Walsh II announced that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … Benefit forms, making the handwriting look shaky so that it appeared someone older had signed the form. As part of her … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000DiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… A former chief financial officer of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. today was charged … District Attorney Christina Pearson and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The … determined that Countryman wrote checks to herself from St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… federal funding as well as increases in state aid have provided districts with significant financial support,” … financial reports in time to be scored in SY 2025, 4.6% have been designated as being in a level of fiscal stress, … School districts receive a fiscal stress score that is based on several factors: year-end fund balance, operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged theft of fuel from the Town of … following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resources