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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… concocted an elaborate scheme to steal his deceased mother’s pension," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … York State pensioner who retired in 1995. At the time of her retirement, Hairston selected to receive her pension as a … but allowed her to pass on pension payments to her daughter, Sandra Buie, following Hairston's death. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court … community,” DiNapoli said. “This arrest serves as a wake-up call to volunteer fire departments statewide: Keep an eye … His anti-corruption initiative has led to more than 50 arrests and $7 million in restitution in 2013 and 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsHerkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Audit Process (2016M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the … 2015. Background The Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/15/herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditDayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… The Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town Dayton in Cattaraugus County. The Company is … of payments made by the Treasurer were paid with cash from the petty cash fund, leaving no audit trail. Due to these deficiencies, we reviewed all 162 disbursements from the petty cash fund totaling approximately $14,000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… trust,” DiNapoli said. “My office makes it a priority to combat fraud and protect public money. I thank the New … in their position will be thoroughly investigated. We will not tolerate any illegal financial acts, and I applaud the … the Comptroller’s Office for holding those individuals who do so accountable.” Simchik allegedly spent Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Financial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followInternal Control
… Laws, Rules & Regulations Internal Control Act Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Current) / Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (2007) … Guide: Strengthening Compliance with the Act and Standards Budget Bulletins Governmental Internal Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/internal-controlNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… City August 2021 PDF Version Highlights New York State has the highest share of renter households in the United States … report on the first round of the program, in October 2020, when approximately $23 million had been disbursed. … OTDA provides a brief monthly report on applications that does not contain detailed information on who has submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… today he has named Erin Stevens as deputy comptroller for Intergovernmental and Community Affairs, Christina … help people and organizations navigate government and get them the assistance they need to address the challenges facing their communities and organizations." A long-time advisor to DiNapoli, Stevens was most recently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffOpinion 2000-14
… -- Compensation (payments into annuity program) -- Retirement Benefits (payments into annuity program) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (payments into annuity program) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… A Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … of their sentence full restitution of $35,240.40 shall be paid within four months. My office continues to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsExternal Peer Review Report - October 2021
A review of the system of quality control of the Office of the State Comptroller conducted by the National State Auditors Association (NSAA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/peer-review-report-2024.pdfTown of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… Lake Luzerne (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) ensured payroll payments were accurate and in accordance with Town policies. Key Findings The Supervisor did not ensure payroll payments were accurate or in accordance with Town … Town officials: Did not properly review and certify payroll; 15 of 54 payroll registers reviewed were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98Opinion 2004-6
… LAW §57.07: A village may not permit an historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building without … enter into a contract with the historical society pursuant to Arts and Cultural Affairs Law §57.07(2) and, as … under the contract, permit the historical society to use the unneeded space in a municipal building, without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6DiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… two public jobs and agreed to pay $4,303 in restitution for dodging her personal town and county tax payments over … “I thank District Attorney Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea agreement, Sheppard resign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-342
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented … Background: Pursuant to the duly adopted provisions of the Constitution of the American Federation of State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-342-district-council-37-dc37-local-1070-dues-increaseUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-313
… of the Constitution of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and the local … code 238) rate as follows: Current Biweekly Rate New Biweekly Rate $27.11 $27.86 Agency Actions: Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-313-district-council-37-dc37-local-1070-dues-increaseSUNY Bulletin No. SU-335
… receive a Downstate Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System … Begin Date Earn Code: LOS (or XLS, YLS, ZLS) Amount: Payment amount appearing on the approved roster Miscellaneous Payment Information The Downstate Location Stipend is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-335-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-286
… receive a Downstate Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System … Begin Date Earn Code: LOS (or XLS, YLS, ZLS) Amount: Payment amount appearing on the approved roster Miscellaneous Payment Information The Downstate Location Stipend is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-286-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously … During the last three years that she was treasurer for the fire company, from 2016 to 2019, investigators found … amounts that had been paid to the fire company. She paid for groceries and other personal expenses with the money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-funds