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DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole from the NYS & Local Retirement System after her mother died. Rose, … added, “We continue to work closely with the Office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to weed out those who would … 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/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Jan … the pair paid back $48,930 in restitution to the West Carthage Housing Authority. “Hoffman and Pais betrayed … seniors and people with disabilities residing in the West Carthage Housing Authority,” DiNapoli said. “I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… A former director of finance and administration at New York … said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been … A former director of finance and administration at New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s bank account, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney … $450,000 in retirement benefits from the deceased’s bank account. Her selfish actions were criminal, and this sentence … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After her mother-in-law died, Sandra Smith kept the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with the felony crime of obtaining … valued at over $10,000 under false pretenses. “Ms. Jones allegedly sought to profit off of her mother’s death … assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ mother retired after almost 30 years as a clerk for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Bureau of Investigation. United States District Judge Gary L. Sharpe also sentenced Wormuth to serve a 1-year term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/red-hook-2019-101.pdfDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Ron Wilson were instrumental in uncovering Ms. Hilchey's crime and making her accountable to the Oakfield Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftState Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
… View state audits issued in the last 60 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… earlier today, Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District … (“HUFSD”), pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her participation in a … earlier today Sharon Gardner the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District HUFSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly tried to steal funds she was not … crimes seriously. We are fully prepared to prosecute this case and deliver the accountability New Yorkers deserve.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… degree, a class D felony, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If … auditors and investigators discovered a $14,000 shortage for 2013 and notified the town, while continuing to work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … the fines and surcharges imposed on defendants by the court for a variety of cases; instead she abused that trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and … 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/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Attorney Kristyna S. Mills said. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a … for the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, stole cash paid for transfer station, arena and clerk … in 2014. To read the audit, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2016/alexandria.pdf Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney … altered reports to cover up her theft,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged … State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and … Allegany County District Attorney’s Office in making this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… County District Attorney’s Office for their dedicated and hard work in exposing this fraud.” Ms. Steurrys' thefts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After Minnie Smith died, Sandra Smith did not close … account. Instead, she kept Minnie Smith’s bank account open and NYSLRS and SSA continued to deposit funds into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-payments