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DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) … to Twilight participants. As the program coordinator, Jason Cecile was in charge of the Twilight teaching schedule. … District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School Districts SCSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeComptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… and Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York State Comptroller, today announced a $2,950,000 settlement of a civil fraud lawsuit against Beth Israel Medical Center d/b/a Mount Sinai Beth Israel (“Beth … citizens who depend upon it for critical services. Today’s settlement should send a message to providers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in violation of Penal Law § 155.40(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Former Savona Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor … his wife as clerk-treasurer under his supervision, in violation of the village employee handbook, and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… from the state. “Mr. Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of … prosecuted over 50 individuals in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a … II (AAP-II), pleaded guilty to one count of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, a Class E …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… and first degree tampering with public records, all Class D felonies. She is also charged with offering a false instrument for filing, a Class E felony, and public corruption. As a court clerk, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced State … which she admitted that she accepted money in return for her official actions. She admitted that she received … which was characterized as “consulting fees,” in return for using her official positions as Town Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: "Michael Klein stole $5.7 million from the Mahopac VFD and … to conclusion." Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said: "Michael Klein waged a 13-year campaign of theft and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) following an eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts … trust and breaks the law." As state prosecutors argued at trial, Wills used public matching funds from his 2009 … and distribute campaign literature. Prosecutors proved at trial that Micro Targeting never provided any campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez. On Tuesday, in New York County Supreme Court, Mendez was sentenced to 5 … 28, 2019, Mendez was convicted of 10 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E … George Gonzalez, were arraigned for their roles in the false filings on January 10, 2018. Mendez and Gonzalez …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Director Anna Mendez for seven counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, in New York County … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… office. Attorney General Schneiderman thanks the staff at Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office for their invaluable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown, to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree, in connection with the embezzlement of over $21,000 from the … Jolene Roy pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… by the State Comptroller’s Office, the New York State Police, and Acting Wayne County District Attorney Christopher … issue. The Comptroller then partnered with the State Police and District Attorney to fully expose Peets’ alleged … DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led to over 150 arrests and the ordered restitutions of over $50 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksControls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Selected … to innocent victims of crime and their families in a timely, efficient, and compassionate manner; to fund … services. However, we identified minor discrepancies in OVS’ verification of FRE provider licenses and recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… who, in a public corruption case pending in Saratoga County Court, is separately charged with stealing thousands … violate that trust.” “Individuals who seek to circumvent election laws undermine the entire election process thus … and one count of violating Election Law § 14-126(4), a class A misdemeanor, for violating the campaign limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler today announced that former Town of Bethel … and arrested the defendant,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “Thefts of public monies are always … The case is being prosecuted by District Attorney David Hoovler and Assistants District Attorney Peter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… by not reporting the withdrawals to the state Board of Elections, as legally required. Between 2007 and 2014, there were 21 separate filings made with the Board of Elections that did not account for the withdrawals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… who undermine the integrity and independence of elections, particularly by submitting fraudulent records to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City Council, … sentence sends a clear message: if you use taxpayer funds to line your own pocket, you will face serious … that City-funded organizations are misusing public funds and ensure that anyone who abuses their position or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executive