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DiNapoli: 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 Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… State Police. “While people across the state struggled to deal with the economic impact of the pandemic, Jennifer Colucci allegedly used taxpayer dollars to fund her own personal online shopping,” Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “Taxpayers expect their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds after his thefts were revealed through a joint investigation. … official for Pharsalia in the role of Town Supervisor, when he committed his crimes,” said DA Perfetti. Brown was sentenced after pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… and places an unnecessary burden on resources that provide security for hundreds of thousands of retirees and their … his death, pension deposits continued to be made into the checking account totaling $79,943. In June 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… was complex, their motives were simple: greed. We must have zero tolerance for public corruption. Thanks to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… The former Executive Director of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG) was charged with Grand … stealing $1,711 in cash from the HPG’s Annual Fourth of July festival and earmarked for the city’s Business … Brooks Baker. Michelle “Shelly” Stevens is also accused of falsifying business records by claiming that she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… and password for www.conmacfunding.com to view their account statement and growing account balance, leading victims to believe that their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Town Court on May 13. Zielinski appeared before Judge Jonathan Bernstein in Sand Lake Town Court on May 10. Their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: 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 Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police today announced that … said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State Police she was held accountable for her … investigation by Comptroller DiNapoli, District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police. Stevens, 38, of Almond, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… pocketed her deceased mother's pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, insurance and utility … Rose kept her deceased mother's bank account open in order to collect her mother's pension payments. "Ms. Rose thought … pension," State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Now, due to my partnership with District Attorney Scarpino, she is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… act to abuse the system,” DiNapoli said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from … it.” Bigelow and Nash appeared before Westchester County Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. 6 for sentencing. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” … members and partners from the State Comptroller’s Office for their devoted work on this investigation. Mr. Glinski …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … charges on Sept. 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… deserve top-notch services, and these funds should have gone directly to their schools,” said District Attorney … for expenses incurred or services rendered without any NYU oversight. Moreover, TAPPE used the High Galaxy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… own personal bank account,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to make sure that those who engage in public corruption are found out and brought to justice.” From 2016 to 2020, Ronda Kish allegedly stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… in charge of the prosecution. The Defendant: TIMOTHY GREGG Age: 49 Uniondale, New York E.D.N.Y. Docket No. 19-368 (JS) … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … allegedly violated their duty and used resources meant to protect their community to fund their personal business and lifestyle," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… piggybank, pocketing over $240,000,” DiNapoli said. “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today … the recovery of a substantial portion of what we would have been able to prove at trial. I hope that this case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Levy and Surendra Kumar were entrusted with money meant to enrich the lives of students with disabilities; instead, … on lavish gifts for themselves,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Rocah they will now … for their exhaustive investigation and bringing this case to our Office.” The defendants, Oliver Levy, 55, of Stony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-system