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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… stole from the state pension system. White’s mother was a pensioner, vested in the New York State and Local … to receive her pension benefits in full until her death. When White’s mother died in 2017, the death was not reported … authority to take the funds. “Ms. White thought she could get away with defrauding the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than … system from fraud.” Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond … mother worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… concocted an elaborate scheme to steal his deceased mother’s pension," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … York State pensioner who retired in 1995. At the time of her retirement, Hairston selected to receive her pension as a … but allowed her to pass on pension payments to her daughter, Sandra Buie, following Hairston's death. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… announced today the conviction of Tammy Banack, a resident of Kirkville, New York, of the crime of Grand … from the Onondaga County Department of Social Services. As part of her plea today, Banack admitted stealing over $67,000 … a confession of judgment in favor of the Retirement System for the pension money she stole, and also agreed to execute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the felony conviction of Pearlann MacVittie of West Seneca, New York, of the crime … scam against the city and its taxpayers." "Concealing the death of one's parent to steal from their pension … was illegally collecting $935 per month. The total amount stolen by MacVittie from October 1983 through May 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… in the second degree, a class C felony. Eydeler is alleged to have stolen over $100,000 in pension payments from the New … arraigned today on the indictment by the Honorable Stephen W. Herrick in Albany Supreme Court, and entered a plea of not … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her deceased mother. … has now been held accountable for her crimes.” On March 10, 2022, Schwinzer pleaded guilty to a charge of one count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to her deceased mother, Rosemary Banack, between … Banack concealed the death from the New York State & Local Retirement System to steal $67,000," said State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany County District Attorney Ian Jones and the New York State Police … retired as a custodian for the Yorkshire Pioneer Central School District and received a monthly pension through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. … across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent … this case, fraudulent conduct against the New York State Pension system have not and will not be tolerated. We look …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… Dorothy Case was a New York State employee and resident of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General Gail S. Ennis today announced the guilty plea of Charles Alton Bump Jr. to two counts of felony theft for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… Clark and I were “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to … wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public servant. … New York has lost one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkStay Informed – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you understand your benefits and stay informed. Register for Retirement Online , a convenient and secure way to … contact information, view and update beneficiaries, apply for a loan, estimate your pension and payment option amounts, request to purchase service credit and apply for retirement. Review your Member Annual Statement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/stay-informedDiNapoli: 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-motherComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … Mr. Eletz stole over $275,000 in New York State pension benefits that were issued to his deceased mother. “Mr. Eletz … led to today’s plea and our recovery of $275,000 in stolen retirement funds. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… Two Poughkeepsie women allegedly cashed seven pension checks … third degree and was arraigned by Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing … charged with grand larceny. “Mr. Glinski allegedly tried to capitalize on his mother’s death by pocketing pension … should have stopped, but the New York State and Local Retirement System was not notified of her death until July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-mother