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DiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… Lawrence County Court, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with St. Lawrence County … Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea agreement, Sheppard resign … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to … Police Superintendent Steven G James today announced that Patricia Chatley 61 of Nunda New York pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… for allegedly scamming the village out of $25,988 for health insurance benefits for her family, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Page is … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Comptroller DiNapoli announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon NY has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
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
… the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly … the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley 59 of Nunda New York for allegedly stealing …
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
… A 55-year-old Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in … Lorraine Stenclik, retired in 1985 from the City of Buffalo and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into … A 55yearold Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54715 in …
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
… former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the … the trust of her community and used her two positions to enrich herself at taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Franklin County District Attorney Crawford and …
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 … retired from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his … A 37yearold Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… The Economic Outlook: Uncertainty Remains As the world faced the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the … As the world faced the third year of the COVID19 pandemic its impact on the economy continued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureIncorporated 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-39DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… we are hopeful that defendant will pay restitution to that organization promptly. Ms. Brown stole from the public for … for the Essex County Agricultural Society — a non-profit organization that promotes agriculture through the Essex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionNYS 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
… effort they put forth in identifying and prosecuting this crime. Their hard work and cooperation with the New York … who resigned or retired. Before submitting her resignation letter, she wrote herself a final check for $26,613, which … on Aug. 7 by Judge Chauncey Watches of Steuben County Court and her pension forfeiture ordered by Judge Patrick F. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Thomas Fattorusso, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, New York; and Nassau County District … taxpayers for her own personal enrichment. The FBI and our Law Enforcement partners are committed to fighting public … are held accountable for their actions in the criminal justice system,” said FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge …
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
… of West Seneca, New York, of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. MacVittie pleaded … guilty this morning before the Hon. Kenneth F. Case in Erie County Court. She admitted that she had stolen … Fund that were intended for her late mother, who died in 1983. "From the day her mother died, Pearlann MacVittie …
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
… her health insurance premiums, giving herself $5,518.77 in benefits that she was not entitled to. "Today, Jennifer … Corning Police Department for their ongoing partnership in ensuring we uncover corruption and carry out justice.” The … light. She pleaded guilty to falsifying business records in the first degree and was ordered to pay restitution in the …
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
… stole from her deceased mother's pension," DiNapoli said. "I thank the District Attorney and his team for their … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
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
… United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social … S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of … 2005. To be closer to family, she moved from Brooklyn to Georgia afterward and passed away there on Sept. 14, 2006. As …
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
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown 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 … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000