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DiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… village of Bemus Point, Jennifer Jaegar, pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $58,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 39, of Bemus Point, admitted that from 2015 to 2020 she wrote village checks to herself using forged … disregarded the distinction between public funds and her own pocketbook,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire … someone would pocket the very funds that enable them to do their lifesaving work," said Attorney General … DiNapoli’s Operation Integrity partnership, which to date has resulted in dozens of convictions and more than $11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyTown of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations (2019M-33)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported all collections received in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk did … any money due the Town. Annually audit, or cause to be audited, the Clerk’s financial records and reports. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-saranac-town-clerk-operations-2019m-33Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving … being an agent of a state authority, and being aided by Allen and Fredia Cowart, stole $6,000 from the NFHA. "In a … Program and was paid more than two times the normal hourly pay rate for one teacher position. The Advantage After School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Local Retirement System is structured to benefit those who have dedicated years of their life to public service. Instead … partners in the New York State Comptroller’s Office, will do our best to make sure crime doesn’t pay by holding … pensioner’s account showed that Deanna Hansen, who was not listed as a signatory or account holder, received $67,423 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… equipment, including Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) in the subway system, to avoid future unexpected failures, an … because of staff reductions, and that the large increase in security equipment further reduced its ability to conduct … not indicated” for 53 repairs and “Other” for 41 repairs. In one instance, an order to repair a CCTV system was created …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderHerkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… Findings The Board and District officials did not properly plan and manage the renovation project . Officials: Borrowed … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to take corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 and was the first bi-state agency ever created under a clause of the Constitution … by private enterprise or would not be attempted by either state alone. These include the development of major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Clerk Kristi Pierce has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D Felony); Defrauding the Government (E … from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … for vacation time when she actually hadn’t. She then put in for time off and collected more than $11,000 for days that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… laws enacted to promote safety and protect consumers. In an effort to prevent the repeated behavior of problem drivers and to improve traffic safety, in November 2004, the State Legislature amended the Vehicle … database and its contents. Although ITS has a procedure in place requiring that any manual changes be noted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Children and Family Services (OCFS) is responsible for the certification, oversight, and monitoring of the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersReporting Through Retirement Online – Legacy Reporting
… Retirement Online allows you to securely report service and salary … have a username and password, work with your Retirement Online contact and security administrators to receive access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-through-retirement-onlinePublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… of Crimes and Crime Rates Leveled Off in 2021 According to preliminary data, the number of crimes in seven major … dropped by 504 reported incidents (less than 1 percent) to 343,357 in 2021. There are seven major categories of … 4.4 percent in 2021 after a 45.8 percent jump in 2020); Rape (up 10 percent after a 15.8 percent decrease in 2020); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
Determine whether Village of Horseheads Village officials properly audited claims and authorized nonpayroll disbursements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Village of Horseheads – Collections (2023M-169)
… or perform annual audits. We determined that: Code Enforcement Department (Code Enforcement) officers did not accurately record … $1,804. Cemetery Department (Cemetery) collections and Code Enforcement permit collections totaling $71,992 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-collections-2023m-169State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… discrepancies. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … (i.e., terminated) for safety or commercial reasons. To ensure terminated drugs will not be dispensed or paid for, … and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General has not attempted to recover any of the improper payments we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … in order to collect her pension checks and steal from New York state's retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… totaling more than $100,000 to Gardner through fraudulent payroll deposits and other payments. To conceal the illegal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-scheme