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DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail salon. She also used the Fire Department’s debit card to make … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
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)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Tonawanda (Town) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 865 applicable physical accessibility components … proper height and length. 19 components at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall (VFW Hall), which is owned by the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… About Industry Challenges on Facebook Today at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and … decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as employment declined by 66 … in December 2020, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryVillage of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that … properly supported and audited. Key Findings The Program Coordinator (Coordinator), who deposited receipts for the 2018 Program, …
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
… announced the unsealing today of an indictment charging JAMES SPINA, JEFFREY SPINA, ANDREA GROSSMAN, and KIMBERLY … multiple different qualified individuals. But in reality, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, who are doctors of … medical service corporations. According to the indictment, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, together with GROSSMAN, made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Michael Glinski concealed his mother’s death to defraud our … Division of Investigations , 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, direct supervisors did not always sign time sheets as required. Town of Westfield – Real Property … market value of $243,000. Village of West Haverstraw – Summer Program (Rockland County) The program coordinator, who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was … said. “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” James said, “I commend our State Police members and partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… Denesh Melwani, 58, of Woodstock, was sentenced to five years’ probation for his … tenants could apply to OTDA for funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the tenant met the criteria, the payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation … . "Thanks to our partnership with Attorney General James and the New York City Department of Investigation, Ms. … Ivette Morales under the supervision of Inspector General Andrew Sein, Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations …
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 … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice … was served in this case.” State Police Superintendent James said , “The sentencing of Mr. Halstead demonstrates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… are appropriate and dollar thresholds, as appropriate, for such items. In addition, the policies should prescribe … followed, or there was no documentation of the necessity for the purchases or their relationship to the Authority’s … mission. Among the questionable expenses were payments for meetings, memberships in professional organizations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2DiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… for elected office now stands convicted of a crime. DOI will continue to work with the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled for sentencing Tuesday and … Examiner’s morgue. Further investigation revealed that Christopher Bunn had withdrawn the money from his father’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Takedown of $9 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in New York City
… the name EyePic, were charged with 15 crimes for operating eye care clinics throughout New York City that falsely charged Medicaid for eye surgeries that never happened. An investigation by the … “Scammers who steal from Medicaid are corrupting our health care system and taking funds meant to support our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-takedown-9-million-medicaid-fraud-scheme-newDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing … Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police Superintendent James, and the Schodack Police Department for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which they were not entitled, New York Comptroller Thomas … Mahtani and her brother, Denesh Melwani, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree and will pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Greene County District Attorney Joseph Stanzione, and the New York State Police Superintendent Stephen G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect … it. I thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was … to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James said. “The disruption of this act serves as a reminder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… pay the personal legal expenses of the Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. “Mr. Porcari … law firms for the personal defense of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas in criminal proceedings, as well as a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernon