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DiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… insurance benefits for her family, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Page is charged with using her … health insurance benefit at village and taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “I thank the New York State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing nearly $13,000 of her deceased … her mother’s death to divert her pension payments to pay for ride share services, food deliveries and housing … Fish of Halfmoon NY has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing nearly $13000 of her deceased mothers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. … across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent … this case, fraudulent conduct against the New York State Pension system have not and will not be tolerated. We look …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… of Russell began after the Comptroller’s Office received a phone call from someone purporting to be Lorraine Stenclik, … her July 2022 pension payment. The call came from a phone number that was registered to Russell. There were 33 … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … A 55yearold Buffalo woman pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to … and town clerk to steal from the taxpayers of the Town of Willsboro. Ms. Brown also financially decimated the Essex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020; at which time his pension should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… policy. Key Findings The Village’s check signing process does not comply with Village policy and the Village Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve three-to-nine years in state prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, and … New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said. “The victims in this case are the people of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), … wire fraud in connection with her participation in a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with … held before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert. When sentenced, the defendants each face up to 20 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeComptroller 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
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the felony conviction of Pearlann MacVittie of West Seneca, New York, of the crime … scam against the city and its taxpayers." "Concealing the death of one's parent to steal from their pension … was illegally collecting $935 per month. The total amount stolen by MacVittie from October 1983 through May 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… that former Family Service Society (FSS) Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating … She pleaded guilty to falsifying business records in the first degree and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester … to weed out those who would steal from the people of New York. Our Investigations Division Economic Crimes Bureau, … so we prosecute them to the fullest to get justice for all New Yorkers.” About the Office of the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
Determine whether the Town of Gaines (Town) Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) adequately performed her financial duties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/gaines-2021-172.pdfDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social Security payments that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a … 49, of Penn Yan, stole cash payments made to the town for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Smith, 49, was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … arrest is the result of DiNapoli's partnership with the New York State Police and Essex County District Attorney Kristy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… "Kathy Hochul took over as governor at a time of great challenge in New York state and immediately … leadership is crucial at this point in our history to beat back the virus and to safely get us back to a more normal way of life. Based on what I’ve seen in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23k