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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. This plea was a result of a joint … food deliveries, and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for two years, ending in August 2020. …
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
… and was arraigned today in Beekman Town Court before Judge Robert Ferris. Colucci is due back in court on March 21st. … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. “It should be a warning for anyone in a position of public trust that any theft, … My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in rooting out corruption.” … as Mr. Brown had been a long-serving government official for Pharsalia in the role of Town Supervisor, when he …
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
… withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and Local … . “The state’s retirement system is built to support public employees who earned their pensions over years of hard … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following …
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
… is the Almond town clerk in Allegany County. "Too often, my office’s investigators and auditors find officials who … funds as a personal piggybank,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State …
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
… Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the … partnership and diligence in exposing this fraud." Matthew Eckstein, 48, of Syosset, was arraigned yesterday … this case. Dennis Lemke, Esq. represents Eckstein and James Drucker, Esq. represents Brody. The charges are merely …
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
… “Exploiting a vulnerable senior citizen to enrich yourself is a heinous offense,” DiNapoli said . “Diacetis and … provided with the necessary treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the …
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
… 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-payDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival … Shelly Stevens pleaded guilty for stealing $1711 in cash from the nonprofits Annual Fourth of July Festival …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester … a relative's death and steal pension benefits from the New York State & Local Retirement System. I thank D.A. …
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
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. They now have judgments against them to … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January …
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
… At that time, Eckstein claimed that Conmac Funding was an insurance company, and her money had to be paid back in …
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
… approximately $3.5 million intended for minority and women owned businesses. She ultimately routed $3.3 million to … fraud also negatively impacted our city’s minority and women owned business enterprises by denying them the chance … projects be awarded to certified minority and women owned business enterprises (“MWBE”), in accordance with …
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
… to Comptroller DiNapoli’s office and the Allegany County DA. During the same time period, Marion Brundage allegedly …
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
… Criminal Division. Assistant United States Attorneys Charles P. Kelly and Madeline O’Connor and Special Assistant …
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
… in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is still serving as a captain. VanValkenburgh remains on the … the professionalism of Comptroller DiNapoli’s team. It is largely through their efforts that we are able to bring … with the fire district. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… director of the Village of Waverly pleaded guilty to official misconduct for destroying and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to one year conditional discharge and paid full restitution of $16,525 in connection with his crimes. This plea was a result of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… would have been able to prove at trial. I hope that this case serves as a reminder to those who enjoy the honor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000