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DiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… are generously giving to causes they care about but the money is piling up for some funds,” DiNapoli said. “It is … that hinder some check-off programs so we can put the money to good use and finance important research and … funds from a special revenue fund to the General Fund, no money has ever been swept from any of the dedicated funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… to ensuring justice is served and that the stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State … hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended to benefit … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the launch of his new online tool to monitor spending of federal recovery aid and … to assist New Yorkers in need. My office will follow the money to ensure federal funds are getting where they are … Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum, “With such large sums of money coming to New York through the American Rescue Plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsTown of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (2016M-277)
… any Town officers or employees who received or disbursed money on the Town’s behalf. Key Recommendations Provide the … of all Town officers and employees who receive or disburse money on behalf of the Town and document the results of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-burke-fiscal-oversight-2016m-277Gingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… individuals are now convicted felons and must pay back the money they stole.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsLimestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… was properly recorded and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through … did not maintain accurate records to show how much money was collected from the 2013 Dice Run, or the total net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… said. "My staff, working with law enforcement, exposed the money transfers that Ms. Hart allegedly used to mask her … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… officials that abuse their position to steal taxpayer money will not get away with it,” said DiNapoli. “My office … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsTown of Leicester – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2015M-158)
… all Town officials and employees who received or disbursed money during the year. Key Recommendations Develop policies … all other officers and employees who received or disbursed money in the previous year. … The purpose of our audit was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/13/town-leicester-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2015m-158Former Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… with law enforcement across New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyHorseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… years. District officials did not use any of the available money in the debt service fund to reduce debt service … funds in a manner that benefits District residents. Use money in the debt service fund to make debt payments as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … Key Recommendation The Treasurer should ensure that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… New York state are turning to new technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make … municipal bills, such as water, sewer and parking tickets, online. Some cities, towns and villages are also offering … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyOpinion 88-14
… transferred to the general fund. The county may report the money to the State Comptroller as abandoned property, after … trust and agency fund and that, after six years, such money may be deemed abandoned property and disposed of … (1981 Opns St Comp, No. 81-277 p. 297). When unclaimed money is so held by a county, the county acts as the bailee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … town justice recorded, deposited and disbursed all court money accurately and timely. Candor Fire District – Controls … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… DiNapoli said, "Earnestine Russell allegedly took public money intended to give children a safe and nurturing place to … investigating and found that Russell had moved the grant money through numerous bank accounts. Russell made cash … investigators that she could "make whatever use of [the money]" she saw fit. The case is being prosecuted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… with local officials to hold those that abuse the public’s money accountable,” said DiNapoli. “Corning officials acted swiftly when they discovered money missing, but more must be done to properly safeguard … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… Officials in Dutchess County’s East Clinton Fire District improperly … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The findings of the Comptroller’s audit and investigation were referred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a duty … said. “Ms. Asquith used her position with the town to take money from taxpayers for her own personal gain and benefit. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-town