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DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… system and line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to District Attorney Williams and the New York State … gain is beyond reprehensible and unacceptable. Thank you to our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and …
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
… Bonnie Page was charged with grand larceny and corrupting the government for allegedly scamming the village out of $25,988 for health … 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
… 55, was arraigned in Halfmoon Town Court before Judge Joseph Fodera, and is due back in court on Dec. 21, 2022. The …
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
… 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly concealed her mother’s death to steal tens of thousands of dollars she was not entitled to, ” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the State Police, and District …
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
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant for her deceased grandmother, … to defraud the state pension system and its members.” “By defrauding the state retirement system, this defendant … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsIncorporated 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 … at all times and supervise the check-signing process when others use it. In her absence, have authorized alternate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County … The Fair is a summer destination for the community and by the community. The fair has thankfully been able to … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
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
… for May 24. The charges against the defendant are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless … to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly tried to steal funds she was not entitled to from the state’s pension …
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
… third degree as a crime of public corruption for stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown abused …
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
… full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of … over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her state pension as a result of her public corruption conviction will … her resignation letter, she wrote herself a final check for $26,613, which was not authorized by the board. The …
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
… a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon … taxpayers for her own personal enrichment. The FBI and our Law Enforcement partners are committed to fighting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: 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 … from the organization. My thanks to the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and the Corning Police Department … for their ongoing partnership in ensuring we uncover corruption and carry out justice.” The State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsComptroller 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 … She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … 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/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole … 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-paymentsDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration … 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 issued to her …
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
… town for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, dog licenses, hunting permits and building permits. She used … investigation, prosecution, and conviction, especially the New York State Comptroller’s office for their forensic work.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2017
… $250,000 with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for outside legal counsel in the Citizens Union lawsuit … for outside counsel contract with Winston & Strawn LLP for Joint Commission on Public Ethics litigation. … for outside counsel contract with Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP. State University of New York at Buffalo $8.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2017State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… for New York as we begin 2022, but my office has also identified economic sectors that are still struggling … 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 … from her State of the State, I’m confident Governor Hochul can help us achieve this. I look forward to working with her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressOpinion 95-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (procedure for … engaged by the county, and the possible recovery in civil action of payments improperly made. The board may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4