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DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… Wars Hall (VFW Hall), which is owned by the Town and used for election polling, such as accessible parking spaces with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42Village of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)
… purchased incidentals for the Program. Payments made to a movie theater totaling $4,730 were not documented. These payments were made in cash and no receipts were provided at the time of service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/11/22/village-west-haverstraw-summer-program-2019m-146Four Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, … announced the unsealing today of an indictment charging JAMES SPINA, JEFFREY SPINA, ANDREA GROSSMAN, and KIMBERLY … and federally-funded Medicare out of more than $80 million. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of federal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… arts organizations such as independent live venues, movie theatres and museums, with additional grants set aside … weeks, the state has announced reopenings of large arenas, movie theaters, billiard parlors, indoor family entertainment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State … earned them. The State Police will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable … 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/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… State Comptroller DiNapoli . "Thanks to our partnership with Attorney General James and the New York City Department … support straw campaign donations. DOI was pleased to work with the state Attorney General and state Comptroller on this … in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor in connection with the case. Gonzalez also pleaded guilty to felony counts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York City's public campaign finance system through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeState Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… and continued commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of fraud … of thousands of dollars in unlawfully obtained benefits. My office will continue to pursue and prosecute individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… purchased incidentals for the program. Payments made to a movie theater totaling $4,730 were not documented. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Research and Development Authority (Authority) was created in 1975 to use innovation and technology to solve some of New … York’s most difficult energy and environmental problems in ways that improve the State’s economy. The Authority … for personal items and other questionable items, such as movie tickets to be sold to employees. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… defendants allegedly exploited a family member’s death to try to cheat the pension system and enrich themselves,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to safeguard the state pension system and … died on March 4, 2020 and both pension payments should have ended. However, the Tuomeys did not report the death of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… for abusing his position as a public official by engaging in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water … “Today, we put every morally bankrupt public servant in New York on official notice: If you cheat taxpayers, … bad actors to justice at every level of government and in every corner of this state. Working closely with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… District Attorney’s Office to hold those who defraud public sector organizations accountable.” Emmons used the … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… personal legal expenses of the former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. "Mr. Porcari … thousands of city dollars for the defense of former Mayor Richard Thomas' criminal case," said State Comptroller Thomas … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Attorney General James and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario … for stealing over $2,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James announced the guilty plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard … of Elections. Thomas was sentenced to pay a $13,000 fine in addition to a one-year conditional discharge during which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richard