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Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations … audit focused on harassment and non-compliance complaints, which are handled by ORA’s Enforcement Unit, defined as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… reported more than 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Violence of any kind has no place in our schools and the public rightly demands that school … 5,464 weapons possession, 4,583 sexual offenses, 692 false alarms, 194 bomb threats and one homicide. New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (the “Metro Center”) to divert approximately $3.5 million intended … State Education Department awarded NYU $23 million for the Metro Center to administer two New York State programs: the … with these companies,” and that she had “found no other companies that offer the same suite of services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, enrolled in the town’s health insurance after telling officials and falsifying … with law enforcement across New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” “Protecting taxpayer money has been a priority since … a strong relationship with the New York State Comptroller’s Office. Comptroller DiNapoli continues to be a zealous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleReview of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… C028275, C018189 and C022937, were bona fide and made in accordance with the contracts. Background The Department’s … with the AAP. We examined approximately $1.5 million in select payments made during the period February 16, 2006 … George Dunkel, pled guilty in February 2014 to Offering a False Instrument in the First Degree (a class E Felony) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… Fire Department. Ronda Kish was charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Corrupting the Government in the 3rd Degree and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1 st Degree. Marion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… dentists. Key Findings We identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent claims that were … dentists defrauded the Medicaid program by creating false entries in medical records to support claims. It was not possible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 70, of South Plymouth in Chenango County, was charged with grand larceny in the … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… on this case.” “It is through the continued efforts of our law enforcement partners in the State Comptroller’s Office … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftVillage of Palmyra - Justice Court Operations (2019M-202)
… were collected, deposited, recorded, reported and remitted in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Justice’s … total of $6,444 as of June 30, 2019. There were seven old cases recorded in the accounting system dating back to the 1990s, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/01/17/village-palmyra-justice-court-operations-2019m-202Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42DiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… DiNapoli. “The pandemic halted Brooklyn’s booming economy in 2020 and exacerbated some existing inequities,” DiNapoli … brunt of the pandemic than higher income areas. However, cases and death rates varied widely across Brooklyn … to the pandemic, major crimes in Brooklyn (i.e., murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by … 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her misdeeds were … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and official misconduct. The thefts, which took place … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
… Employees and New York State employees who are enrolled in the New York State Employees Retirement System (ERS) … Plan 7W) are affected. Background When hiring employees in PayServ, Agencies must only enter the employee’s … the correct SSN/TIN. Do NOT enter a placeholder or false SSN/TIN . Agencies may incur penalties for failure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securitySafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our original report, Safety of Infrastructure (2012-S-29). … billion in improvements that needed to be made. In some cases, staff had been able to make repairs, but in others had … areas to prevent public access, or in the most extreme cases, to close individual amenities or even sections of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued. Department of Financial Services (DFS): Oversight of the Title Insurance Industry (2017-S-10) While DFS has worked to strengthen its oversight of the industry through the regulatory process, enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and video evidence and conduct interviews with complainants, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2016
… improprieties. Cumulatively through June for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 9,902 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… of Constable, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a D felony, in Dickinson Town Court. The alleged … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-fees