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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… being made. "We're charged with safeguarding the public's money. We use technology to track a vast amount- of financial … more fraud and other problematic transactions before the money goes out the door. "This law came about as the result … government and avert unnecessary payments of taxpayer money. Fraud diminishes the effectiveness of government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… New York State Police. “These two officials allegedly used money meant for the protection of their community as their … or approval from the department’s board. Kish used the money to pay personal expenses, including numerous credit … the department’s board began to ask questions about the money. The Oramel Fire Department bank account was empty when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… sales of $6.91 billion include $6.28 billion of new money and $630 million of refundings and reofferings as … scheduled for January, $2.15 billion of which is for new money purposes and $179 million of which is for refunding or … scheduled for February, $1.15 billion of which is for new money purposes and $451 million of which is for refunding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… sales of $6.92 billion include $2.32 billion of new money and $4.6 billion of refundings and reofferings as … scheduled for January, of which $717 million is for new money and $1.18 billion for refunding and reoffering … scheduled for February, of which $1.6 billion is for new money and $1.73 billion for refunding and reoffering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and other properties deposited to courts … not make entries into the surrogate’s register to record money ordered to be paid into a court. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… of approximately $312,925 from the Fire Department. The money he stole included portions of the so-called "2 Percent Money" paid annually to the Fire Department by New York State … included his underreporting of the amount of "2 Percent Money" received by the Department in order to balance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireOpinion 91-33
… pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law ("CPL"), §520.15 and money paid in to court pursuant to Civil Practice Law and … internal accounts for each depositor of cash bail and money paid into court, may the county treasurer establish a … to the accounts of each depositor of cash bail and money paid into court when it is earned or when it is paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33Town of North Greenbush – Town Clerk (2017M-132)
Determine whether the Town of North Greenbush (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, disbursed, and reported all money collected in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/north-greenbush-2017-132.pdfCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cayuga-onondaga-boces.pdfControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2014-S-22)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) needs its cash advance accounts and whether the money is properly account
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s22.pdfOffice of Children and Family Services - Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (2016-S-39) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to ensure that money provided to selected community...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s39-response.pdfOffice of Children and Family Services - Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (2016-S-39)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to ensure that money provided to selected community...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s39.pdfDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… his position and went on a spending spree with public money,” said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my office … from the firemen's benevolent association. Snow used the money to pay his personal bills and admitted that he forged … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsTown of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… or accountabilities, issue appropriate receipts for all money received, deposit money in a timely manner, file accurate and timely financial … agencies to initiate an investigation into the missing money and take action to recover the amount of the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52State Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to petit larceny for stealing … to bring closure to an investigation,” Walsh said. “I applaud the professionalism of those who investigated this … from the NYSLRS, then claimed the $3,880 check was lost to get another check for the same amount. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies must forward all checks, money orders, etc. and a printout of either the SFS “Summary” … inside a larger envelope. The total of the checks and money orders submitted for deposit must match the document … REV. 06/26/2024 … Agencies will forward the checks money orders etc and any corresponding documents to DTF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate … over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even shamelessly pocketing fundraising money," DiNapoli said. "He financed trips to North Carolina … including the Boston Duck Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… claimed that she turned over portions of the dog licensing money to the county treasurer. The State Comptroller's and … Police’s investigation found, however, that Hart kept the money for her personal use. DiNapoli's investigation was … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementTown of New Castle - Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-19)
… the Department. The Department did not receipt and remit money in a timely manner. For remittances made in May 2018 … receipts up to 21 days after registration and remitted money up to 24 days after collection. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-new-castle-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-19