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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Law. City of Cortland – Non-Contractual (NC) Employees’ Payroll Benefits (Cortland County) Two OSC audits issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for December 2014: Major … of Environmental Conservation $12.4 million with New England Interstate Water Pollution for coordination and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december-2014Opinion 88-46
… and ask our opinion as to whether such an agreement would be proper. While it is not a function of this Office to … your inquiry. The agreement contemplated by your inquiry would be entered into by participating school districts and … moneys for the participants (the "lead municipality") would be authorized to contract with an investment consultant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-46DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… defendant’s scheme and now the taxpayers of New York will get their money back.” The improper payments were exposed when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamCUNY Bulletin No. CU-212
… Purpose To notify agencies of new Deduction Codes to be used to … Revenue Code (IRC) Section 132, The City University of New York (CUNY) is offering a Qualified Transportation Fringe … This notifies agencies of new Deduction Codes to be used to process deductions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-212-processing-payroll-deductions-new-cuny-transit-benefitDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, … In addition to taking the funds, the investigation also found that Dillon altered the records to hide her theft. “Ms. … Comptroller and the St Lawrence County Sheriffs Department found she misappropriated more than $10000 in court fees said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… forged signatures of officials and had village officials sign blank checks, which she then cashed. “Former … 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 Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019. “Ms. Brown violated the trust of her community by allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents are charged with Grand Larceny … “We uncovered their unlawful behavior and worked with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care insurance fraud scheme. … systematically double-billed insurers, charged for services never rendered, created shell companies and … Spina and three others were charged with billing insurers for medically unnecessary services and procedures, submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds … office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … equipment technician, was paid for full work days at the Buffalo district while he was also clocked in at the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianIII.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
The Statewide Financial System software provides enterprise information to Agency decision makers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-11 ). About the Program State government … of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order 95 Open Data Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… The Projects module is used to collect financial transactions associated to a project. The Projects module, along with the Commitment … the amount of expenditures that can be charged and posted to project budgets. State agencies prepare, approve and post … The Projects module is used to collect financial transactions associated with State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgetsAccess Controls and Vulnerability Management
… Objective To determine whether Hudson River Valley Greenway’s (HRVG) … management over critical systems are sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized … To determine whether Hudson River Valley Greenways HRVG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/access-controls-and-vulnerability-managementDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-fines