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DiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… gain and altered Village records to cover her theft. My office’s investigation and our partnership with District … accountable for her actions,” DiNapoli said. “I extend my thanks to District Attorney Wetmore and the State Police … delete any balances owed by the taxpayer and pocketed the money. She is charged with stealing $3,548 from September of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City … Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District Attorney’s Office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced long-time superintendent of the Utica … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… could achieve greater savings by modifying the terms of the program. For example: the district should review the eligibility requirements of the program for married couples and family members … $73,966 if it had more cost-effective buyout requirements. Village of Solvay – Financial Management (Onondaga County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0PSCH, Inc.
… which encompassed board meetings and staff training at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina. For this event, PSCH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/19/psch-incOpinion 90-56
… MILITARY LAW, §242(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92(1); NY CONST, art VIII, §1; 38 USC §2024(d): A school district, … Law may be denied or diminished" ( Williams v Walsh , 289 NY 1, at p 6). For purposes of section 242, the term "public … Law, §1709[16]; cf . County Law, §207, authorizing counties to grant leaves of absence not in excess of one year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brooktondale Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … result of this audit. … Determine whether the Brooktondale Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18Opinion 89-23
… by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no consideration. … State Division of Parole to utilize space in the village hall several times per month without consideration or for … by such body, any real property owned by such county, town, village, fire district or city ... The term of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Opinion 93-7
… Lynd v Heffernan , 286 AD 597, 146 NYS2d 113 mot for lv to app granted 1 NY2d 641, mot to withdraw app granted 1 NY2d 919, 154 NYS2d 976). The primary rationale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurate before submitting it to state oversight agencies. Village of Clayton – Claims Auditing (Jefferson County) The board did not properly audit claims … multiyear financial and capital plans. Town of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (Cattaraugus County) The justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsRoosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s fire station construction for the period January 1, 2014 through March 13, 2015. Background The Roosevelt Fire District is a district corporation of the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163DiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… into paying them for services that never occurred. My office will not relent in its commitment to rooting out … for his continued partnership in combatting fraud.” “My office has always taken fraud and corruption seriously, … at work. They also allegedly created a fake home visit log to falsely claim they were visiting Twilight students at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… County District Attorney D. Holley Carnright with third degree grand larceny, a class D felony. Harper is due back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal … funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social Security payments that were issued to her … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced … Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… alleged theft of nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother's pension payments. "Ms. Robertson allegedly thought she could … system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now … Robertson's mother, a pensioner in the New York State and Local Retirement System, had passed away in 2013. Robertson, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … 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-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… agency procedures for employee enrollment in Tier 6 retirement. Affected Employees Employees first joining a retirement system listed above on or after April 1, 2012 Effective … contributions remain at 3.5% for enrollees of the NY State Teachers Retirement System 7X. Further information regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsOpinion 2000-14
… -- Compensation (payments into annuity program) -- Retirement Benefits (payments into annuity program) PUBLIC … (payments into annuity program) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Teachers (payments by school district into annuity program) … provided by or to be provided by a public retirement system, or payments to a fund or insurer to provide an income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14Caledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-102)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Caledonia Joint Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and … response letter. … Determine whether the Caledonia Joint Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/caledonia-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-102