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DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message that alleged criminal behavior among those entrusted in their position …
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-s9-24-42COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand audiences. A joint partnership better … aligned at the city and state levels; Enabling the use of outdoor space with flexible guidelines and simple permitting … arts organizations such as independent live venues, movie theatres and museums, with additional grants set aside …
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)
… 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
… York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York … court in White Plains. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth M. Karas. Berman also … But in reality, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, who are doctors of chiropractic - not medical doctors - were the true …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersDiNapoli: 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 … 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
… DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett announced the … City Department of Investigation, Ms. Mendez now faces justice and has been held accountable for her actions." “Anna …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… direct supervisors did not always sign time sheets as required. Town of Westfield – Real Property Acquisition … forfeited 30 percent of its revenues ($17,241) collected from credit card payments because the vendor improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police … found in the village’s records. A subsequent investigation by DiNapoli’s office and law enforcement determined that … from February 2017 to May 2023. At random intervals he put money back into the village’s accounts totaling $19,302. …
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
… with Attorney General Letitia James and the New York City Department of Investigations, his scheme was exposed and he … never acceptable, and offenders will always be brought to justice for their misdeeds,” said Attorney General Letitia … this straw donor scheme,” said New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett . “With today’s …
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
… root out fraud and protect the retirement system. I thank District Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector … investigation of a double-dipping former Rome police officer resulted in the recovery of almost $90,000. … office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether discretionary spending by the New York … and Development Authority (Authority) was created in 1975 to use innovation and technology to solve some of New York’s most difficult energy and …
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
… Tuomey, 60, today for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in pension payments. “The defendants allegedly exploited a family member’s death to try to cheat the pension system and enrich themselves,” DiNapoli said. “I will … upon her death received her monthly pension payment via check. Stephen’s father died on March 4, 2020 and both …
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
… he presented to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James said. “The disruption of this act serves as a … accountable.” Emmons used the Hannibal Fire Company’s funds to build a go-kart track, Hannibal Kartway, claiming … of the Comptroller’s examination and the remaining funds were transferred to his bank account. Carl Emmons Sr. …
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
… WESTCHESTER – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney … Porcari for abusing his position as a public official by engaging in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board … as a public servant and as an attorney by diverting public money and falsifying records,“ said State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly tried to steal funds she was not entitled to from the state’s pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… with the New York State Police in 2024 looking into allegations of theft. They found Storrs used his position as … to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… system and line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to District Attorney Williams and the New York State … gain is beyond reprehensible and unacceptable. Thank you to our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… pay $9.7 million in restitution and forfeit $9.1 million. "Mr. Spina orchestrated a massive criminal health insurance … of dollars,” DiNapoli said. “This type of fraud harms all New Yorkers and contributes to higher health care costs … Inspector General and the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Mr. Spina has been held accountable." U.S. Attorney Audrey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… and evidence presented at trial, Porcari misappropriated funds from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to … obtained. Instead, Porcari arranged for payments from the funds from the Board of Water Supply, which consists of money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernon