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Step 3 Grievances
Presentation from 2013 Fall Conference
DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Pension system have not and will not be tolerated. We look forward to our continued work with both the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of … in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne … in March 2009. “Hiding the death of a loved one to steal pension benefits is not only shameful, it is crime," State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftControls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2017-S-72 ). About the Program The Office of Victim Services’ (OVS) mission is to provide compensation to … to crime victims through a network of community-based Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs); and to advocate for the … made only to eligible victims and providers for eligible victim services. Our review found that OVS’ controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followDiNapoli Statement on Retirement of Rep. Carolyn McCarthy
… After a gunman took her husband from her and injured her son, she turned her personal tragedy into a courageous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-retirement-rep-carolyn-mccarthyDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The … defendant accountable.” James said, “I commend our State Police members and partners from the State Comptroller’s … benefits from those who rightfully earned them. The State Police will continue to work with our law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… New York has lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were … efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… congress members, astronauts, actors and playwrights. He was presented this award at the organization’s 59th … American to serve in this position in the state's history. He entered public service after being elected the first … public office as a trustee on the Mineola school board. He later served as a New York State Assemblyman and has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… had a fiduciary duty to the estate and to the decedent’s son, the sole beneficiary of his father’s will. New York law … the value of the estate’s assets. In 2009, the decedent’s son retained an attorney and filed a motion in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… her death. Johnson was arraigned on Oct. 11 before Judge Anna Acquafredda in Suffolk County District Court. His next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… arraigned in Onondaga County Justice Center Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. … concealed her stepfather’s death and forged his name in order to steal benefits from the pension fund,” DiNapoli … and strong law enforcement partnerships are succeeding in tackling pension fraud. The alleged actions by Ms. Burrows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… program. According to DCJS data reported by these 20 police departments, incidents of gun-related violence … in 2022, shooting incidents where a person was hit are up 15 percent, and the number of individuals killed by gun … was 31 percent greater in the areas reported by these 20 police departments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… had a fiduciary duty to the estate and to the decedent's son, the sole beneficiary of his father's will. New York law … the value of the estate's assets. In 2009, the decedent's son retained an attorney and filed a motion in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to … 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $83,188 in Social Security benefits. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… in state prison by the Honorable Elizabeth Foley in Kings County Supreme Court. "Jimmie Buie concocted an elaborate … to our investigators and the Attorney General, he’ll serve jail time and repay $22,000 to the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … ( 2019-S-21 ). About the Program The Division’s mission is to enhance public safety by providing resources and services … and improve the quality of the criminal justice system. To that end, the Division administers 11 State and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200k