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DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… District Attorney Parisi for their collaboration on this case. The exploitation of our pension system is something … for arraignment on Jan. 28. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… DiNapoli and Special Agent-in-Charge Michael McGill of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector … “The victims here are not just the state pension fund and Social Security, but an elderly woman who was denied dignity … and respect at the time of her death. I’m grateful to the Social Security Administration for their partnership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-280.1
… check to the employee but the check has been returned and is undeliverable, the agency must complete form AC3340 , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-2801-increase-call-pay-psnu-employees-represented-unitedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-280
… check to the employee but the check has been returned and is undeliverable, the agency must complete form AC3340 , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-280-increase-call-pay-psnu-employees-represented-unitedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-350
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the July 2023 Increase to On-Call Pay and provide … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the July 2023 Increase to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-350-july-2023-increase-call-pay-eligible-professional-servicesFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… as Banas’ friend, and was the joint holder on his bank account. Following Banas’ death, Smith Shaver withdrew his … Veterans Affairs benefit of $3,216. She closed the joint account after the withdrawals. Smith Shaver was not entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, … case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler … mother was a pensioner, vested in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). At the time that … mother died in 2017, the death was not reported to NYSLRS and pension benefits continued to be made to an account that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence and quality of life. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … way to save and invest funds without jeopardizing their eligibility for many important disability-related … designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health independence and quality of life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Social Security Administration (SSA) that her mother had passed away on July 3, 2018. All related payments should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… in New York State pension benefits that were issued to his deceased mother. “Mr. Eletz concealed his mother’s death to pocket her pension,” State Comptroller … State and Local Employees Retirement System payable to his deceased mother, Fay Eletz. According to the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … in pension checks in her mother's name from the city of Buffalo's Firemen's Pension Fund," said State Comptroller … mother of defendant Pearlann MacVittie, was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… from fraud.” Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond … County Department of Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, she received monthly benefits of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… in full.” James said, “Theft from the state pension system is not a victimless crime — it erodes trust in programs … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksStep 3 Grievances
Presentation from 2013 Fall Conference
DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… the economy, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 Executive Budget reflects significant fiscal challenges related, in … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. With a budget deadline soon approaching, more than a third of the … beneficiaries, providers, local governments and the state budget. DiNapoli also raised concerns about transparency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… Retirement System issued to his deceased mother, Fay Eletz. Eletz’s father, Milton Eletz, was a New York State … elected to receive reduced monthly benefits so his wife, Fay Eletz, would continue to receive benefits after his death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefits