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DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Misconduct (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 allegedly falsified records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in … Improvement District. "Stevens betrayed her responsibility to the public by lining her own pockets with money that was meant to help her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial applications. Key Findings … Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately … officials adequately secured access to the network student information and financial applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… the public’s trust and recovered the stolen funds.” “This is not a victimless crime,” said District Attorney Jason … of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar not spent on the community. Here, we secured full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… the following statement on New York City’s property tax assessments: “The release of New York City’s tentative … the following statement on New York Citys Property tax assessments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… remained flat or declined over the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has actually declined by 24% since 2011, … cities. Also called revenue sharing, this funding comes to local governments from the Aid and Incentives for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationXIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… if still in effect. Business Units do not need to process any documents to credit their appropriation. Returning the check with a request to cancel the expenditure will initiate the process. This may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10a-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-state-issued-checkEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to nonpublic schools were only provided to eligible students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from … was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $14 million from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of … inspections, but incidents such as the recent derailment in Ripley, N.Y. demonstrate that the risk of a disaster … Commission filings of the two major carriers of crude oil in New York state – CSX Corporation and Canadian Pacific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s information technology (IT) access … District personnel could not provide documentation to show justification and authorization for the 48 grade … access. Key Recommendations Require documentation to be retained to show who authorized grade changes and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… “With enrollment in programs to address these disparities on the rise, it’s crucial that SED provide adequate guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … safety standards and regulations, including having up-to-date engineering assessments, emergency plans and proof they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1194
… Purpose To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of … employer-provided vehicles and/or chauffeurs. Effective Date(s) Immediately. Background Personal use of employer … is not considered salary for the purposes of computing retirement benefits. Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The earn code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1194-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1098
… Purpose To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of … employer-provided vehicles and/or chauffeurs. Effective Date(s) Immediately. Background Personal Use of Employer … is not considered salary for the purposes of computing retirement benefits. Employee’s Paycheck/Advice Supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1098-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1018
… Purpose To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of … employer-provided vehicles and/or chauffeurs Effective Date(s) Immediately Background IRS Publication 15 (Circular … is not considered salary for the purposes of computing retirement benefits. Employee's Paycheck/Advice The earn code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1018-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-and