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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … of a cabinet in her office at town hall. DiNapoli made a number of recommendations in the audit to help officials in … response is included in the final audit. For a copy of the report visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County … pleaded guilty in Nassau County District Court Part 9P today to permitting falsification of records of the … DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly … not entitled to,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to work with law enforcement across the state and country to protect … County District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership with my investigative team. We will continue to steadfastly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Instead of safeguarding public money, … Garcia and Erie County Comptroller Kevin R. Hardwick, he is being held accountable for his crimes.” Acting District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD … Hoffman was sentenced to serve five years’ probation. The sentencing of Hoffman's mother, Katherine (Katie) Pais, who … payable bookkeeper at the housing authority from 2016 to 2020. Based upon an anonymous tip, DiNapoli’s Office and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Medicaid recipients with transportation services in Ulster County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 million … never provided, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced today. Muhammad W. Khan, 40, was arraigned in Ulster County Court. His father, Mohammad A. Khan, 68, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded guilty to one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second … disclosure report with the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board by intentionally failing to disclose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsOpinion 98-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Town Building (need for referendum when selling) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (by town of historic building) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for in town when selling historic building) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-dd; TOWN LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S Mills the US Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the Livingston County District Attorney’s Office for their steadfast work on this investigation. Ms. Chatley corruptly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… enhance quality of life and is associated with improved health outcomes and potentially reduced costs of publicly … System (NYESS), which is administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH), was cited as a key resource by New … outcomes for all individuals with disabilities who desire services and support. NYESS is a statewide comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… local and federal investigating agencies. “Mtui and Kaiza’s alleged Medicaid fraud tried to undermine the integrity of … were partners in Phinaliz Communications, an Otsego County-based transportation provider for Medicaid recipients. … including Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, the Otsego County District Attorney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg today announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony … Department in 2005, Sciacca was hired as an instructor at Ulster County BOCES teaching criminal justice and earning a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… 1991 and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into a bank account jointly held with his daughter, Alayne … his death. In fact, DiNapoli’s office received a change of address form for the father from the U.S. Postal Service in … at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… If the suballocated project work is for the same project, per the definition of a project, then there is no need for a … project work is for the same project activities, per the definition of an activity, and the funding source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… in the amount of $135,000. Additionally, evidence at trial showed that Decker pocketed over $100,000 in state … work through the course of a lengthy investigation and trial.” “State grant funding is meant specifically for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… the third degree in April. He was sentenced before Judge Jennifer Sober in Rensselaer County Court. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up)
… part of the Executive’s comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access … face-to-face visits with residents, make quarterly in-home visits, develop an initial support plan within 30 days, … aid in ensuring the support plan is relevant. Further, in-home visits allow the opportunity for the provider to see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative-followReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits
… date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law, we must process your retirement as if you had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionTown of Brant – Justice Court (2014M-180)
… properly. The Justices did not always report and remit funds to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) in a timely manner. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/22/town-brant-justice-court-2014m-180