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DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… and the New York State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has … own health insurance premiums at the town’s expense. “Ms. Henry took advantage of her public position to have the … in ensuring that all village employees cooperated fully.” Henry, 59, of Chatham paid $3,586 in restitution for scamming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Waldron from receiving extra money she did not earn. "This case is a warning to any public employee who falsifies … tarnishing your reputation," DiNapoli said. "I hope this case will deter others who attempt to defraud the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… DePeyster Town Clerk Michelle Sheppard resigned her two public jobs and agreed to pay $4,303 in restitution for dodging her personal town and county tax payments over several years. Sheppard … DePeyster Town Clerk Michelle Sheppard resigned her two public jobs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Simchik diverted fire department resources to bankroll her personal life, betraying the trust of the community she … the New York State Police for their partnership in holding her accountable.” Carville said, “The Oneida County District … Kurt Schultz, for holding Ms. Simchik accountable for her actions.” James said, “For years this suspect stole funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… Montgomery County District Attorney Christina Pearson, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of MaryBeth Shults, the … communities,” said New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James. “The New York State Police will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… New York City Employees’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert (Chair); New York … Local 237. Teachers’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Appointee, Carolyn Wolpert; Deputy Chancellor … of Teachers. New York City Police Pension Fund: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert; New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The … in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, banks, insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Michelle Sheppard was sentenced to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her … three years until her crimes were exposed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … of her plea agreement, Sheppard resigned her clerk’s job and a second position at the St. Lawrence County Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office and our partnership with District Attorney Baker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town … of those who put their trust in her.” Tiede, 40, of Alexander, was first elected town clerk in 2019. An audit of … appearance is scheduled for August 13, 2024 in the Town of Alexander Town Court. The charges against the defendant are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… the students she was obligated to serve by stealing money that they raised themselves to help pay for their … this corruption to light, and recovering the stolen money for the students of Frewsburg.” Smoulder, 27, stole … resigned. The Comptroller’s forensic analysis of the scholarship account revealed Smoulder’s manipulation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and … law abiding taxpayers end up paying the price,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez. “I would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksDiNapoli Urges Vote Against eXp's Proposed Move to Texas and All Directors
… vote against a measure to reincorporate eXp World Holdings Inc., the cloud-based real estate brokerage, from Delaware to … sexual misconduct is the basis for breach of fiduciary duty claims. According to the ruling, for many years top eXp … with portfolio companies including Activision Blizzard Inc., Tesla Inc., Starbucks Corp., Uber, and Wells Fargo & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-urges-vote-against-exps-proposed-move-texas-and-all-directorsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… and sentenced to 1 ½ to 3 years in state prison by the Honorable Elizabeth Foley in Kings County Supreme Court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… who approved of the idea and allowed him to use a city truck to make the trips during business hours. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections … oversight by the two town justices. As a result, she was able to cover up the theft of approximately $5,620. She later … The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6000 in cash from bail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail salon. She also used the Fire Department’s debit card to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits AlfredAlmond Central School District CSD Beacon City School District Charlotte Valley CSD Chenango Valey CSD East Moriches Union Free School District Eldred CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job duties, the district did not act on this … projections in the tentative budget are reasonable, except for appropriations for tuition fees for high school students, charter school … Thomas P DiNapoli announced his office completed audits for the AlfredAlmond CSD Beacon City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits