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New Rochelle City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-377)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The New … County and operates 11 schools with 11,068 students and 2,146 employees. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/new-rochelle-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-377Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-341)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … unassigned fund balance as of June 30, 2015 was about $2.8 million, exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-financialHoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… and reasonable and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes and in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238State Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… Top executives at the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) collected … and Establish a contract between the authority and Wyoming County for fuel procurement aimed toward obtaining fuel at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … – Vehicle Fuel (Cattaraugus County) Village officials did not seek competition when purchasing vehicle fuel as … does not provide adequate guidance for procurements which do not require competitive bidding. Endwell Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village of … controls as required. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… of Glendale, Arizona, on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. On October 12, 2016, … for his mother, Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in October of 1998. Today, he was sentenced to a five-year term of probation and a judgment in the amount of $131,038.60. “My office has exposed more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… it must be submitted electronically through Retirement Online , or in the case of a paper application, received by … pension payment options and filing deadlines. Retirement Online is the fastest way to file for a service retirement. When you file online, you can upload retirement-related documents as you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: 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 … Department and charged with one felony count of filing a false instrument and three misdemeanor counts of official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Middleport , Slaterville Springs Fire District and the Village of Westbury . “In today’s fiscal climate, … time and attendance records within the sheriff’s office. Control weaknesses allowed two administrative employees to … County) The board did not establish or implement adequate internal controls to properly oversee the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… Department of Health (DOH) erroneously made $16.6 million in Medicaid payments to 95 home health providers over a 3 1/2-year period, largely … the agency mistakenly paid for more days of care than what was provided, according to an audit released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… $17,000 from the rescue squad. “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing … for the Chatham Rescue Squad for twenty years until her employment was terminated in 2022. Her final position was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the … O’Hara admitted that between 2013 and 2015, he obtained false invoices from a Prattsville-based modular home … who was Town Supervisor at the time, then submitted the false invoices and checks to Prattsville and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in public funds. Bailey was charged in March with grand larceny in the … pattern of embezzlement in which she pocketed taxpayer funds over a five-year period. As part of her plea agreement, … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and … in February 2016 he convinced the Hannibal Fire Company to pay for construction of a track on its property. He said it … Proceeds from the sale of race registrations and pit fees were supposed to go to the fire company. Other profits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… office and the New York State Police for their assistance in investigating this case of public corruption.” New York … County District Attorney’s Office for their partnership in these arrests. The State Police will continue to hold … envelopes, and other supplies to send election mailers in support of school board candidates that he favored and who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Saratoga and the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased … is handling the prosecution of this case. “Building trust in public institutions requires us to hold people accountable … April 14, 2023. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Thelma Hairston selected to receive her pension as a Pop Up Joint Allowance Half, which provided her with a reduced … back in court on April 3. If convicted, Jimmie Buie faces up to 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison. The charge is merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… conducted by DiNapoli's office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from January 2012 … are straining municipal finances and increasing costs for taxpayers. If these problems aren't addressed, the issues … deficits, improve infrastructure or replace aging equipment, or spend down significant surpluses. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systems