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DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly $22 million worth of IT assets purchased or … assets and that asset records, at a minimum, include: the make, model and serial number; the name of the individual to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District … state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her … this case. “Building trust in public institutions requires us to hold people accountable when they run afoul of the law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… those who are most vulnerable in our community or in this case, fraudulent conduct against the New York State Pension … to court on February 12, 2024. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… his hair and eyebrows. In 2019, Timothy Gritman told a family member that his father had died several years earlier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara, and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… secretary also inappropriately used a company credit card for personal purchases of at least $1,100 without … Rochester, Troy and Utica. Local governments must comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and should do … and adopted budgets were not filed in a timely manner, with some filed typically over 200 days late. Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… comprehensive reports listing its corporate spending on candidates, political parties, ballot measures, payments … and endorses model legislation. Publicly available records show FirstEnergy, which serves 6 million customers in seven … Citizens United ruling striking down certain restraints on corporate political spending, DiNapoli has made it a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to increase the participation of local providers who … funding under the program. “The RESTORE program has been a vital resource for seniors across our state whose homes may … Program Administrators (LPAs) to carry out services on a local level. DiNapoli’s audit found that errors in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village … as the justices adjudicated and the associated court money was deposited and reported. Town of Ulster – Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… cards, make retail purchases, and to pay for online video games. The case was referred to DiNapoli’s Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… faces a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than 10 years and a $250,000 fine. Scarborough was also charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newDiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… DiNapoli also issues monthly reports on the state's cash position. Since becoming Comptroller, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… dollars in city and state funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that was intended for special needs students between … Child Development Center." "Government funds are not free money and those who treat such funds as their own personal … needs pre-schoolers with disabilities, making them the real victims of this fraud." Island Child Development Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of … of Livonia and the Seymour Public Library District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and intact. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… the payees’ names and the amounts paid when remitting money to the Treasurer for deposit. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… process and did not ensure that the Treasurer disbursed money only after Board resolutions. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… cash disbursements were for appropriate summer recreation program (Program) purposes, and whether Program employees were paid in accordance with established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesMagee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… totaled $118,776. Key Findings The Board and Directors do not receive formal, detailed reports of cash receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mVillage of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… accurately collected, recorded, deposited and disbursed in a timely manner for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, … located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has a population of approximately 9,800. The Village is governed … bail account. Review cash receipt documentation included with deposits for completeness and accuracy. … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206