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Title IV-E Foster Care – Federal Funding and New York
… in Title IV-E funding in FY 2025 and $295 million in FY 2026, all of which is allocated to the Administration for … care census has decreased by nearly 40 percent since June 2015, there still remain 6,500 children in foster care … 21.2 21.1 Total IV-E Funding $ 298.8 $ 295.4 Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-iv-e-foster-careDiNapoli: Staten Island Woman Pays Full Restitution of Over $247K after Cheating Brother-in-Law Out of Sister's NYS Pension Death Benefits
… announced the arrest and sentencing of a Staten Island woman for the theft of her sister’s state pension death … parents, husband, and sister. At the time of her death, only her husband and Gutierrez were alive. While her sister …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-staten-island-woman-pays-full-restitution-over-247k-after-cheating-brother-law-out-sistersTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… New York State Police today announced the arrest of MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: “Michael Klein repaid the trust his fellow volunteer … Indictment unsealed today in White Plains federal court *: Michael Klein was first elected treasurer of the MVFD in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic halted Brooklyn’s booming economy in 2020 and exacerbated some … said. “As the economy has gradually improved, however, Brooklyn is showing a return to its pre-pandemic job growth. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." "It has been a pleasure working with State Comptroller DiNapoli’s office on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the district, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. … 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and pay $239,622 restitution. His three-year scam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over … State Police announced. Michael Glinski, 45, is charged with grand larceny. “Mr. Glinski allegedly tried to … “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and work with law enforcement across the state to hold those who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… Two Poughkeepsie women allegedly cashed seven pension checks totaling $8,600 … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk … their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and Sheriff Imperati for partnering to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this … accountable those who misuse their public positions for personal gain. I appreciate the work of Comptroller … regularly took cash out of the village’s bank account for his personal use. The withdrawals were recorded as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments meant for her deceased husband. “Sharon … took advantage of her husband’s death to try to cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “She will be held … continue to partner with law enforcement to protect the pension fund. My thanks to District Attorney Van Houten and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and strong law … payments should have stopped. Instead, Burrows, who lived at their address, allegedly forged her deceased stepfather’s … checks in a joint account. She spent $8,752 of the money at various casinos during that time. When NYSLRS became aware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… as he spiraled into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own … department," Brown said in a statement given to DiNapoli's Investigators and Chief Proulx. A 30-year department … and any others like it to the full extent of the law. It's essential for residents of this county to be able to trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… diligent work of our State Police members, along with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Ontario County … chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, rental hall payments, and income received by the Hose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in … A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147455 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family … related to cash receipts; Ensure that deposits are timely and in accordance with applicable laws; and Seek … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a … system and members from fraud and abuse. My thanks to District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership in ensuring … father’s pension benefits that he had no claim to,” said District Attorney Donnelly . “Public employees work hard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. … West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed today charges Cesternino with Grand Larceny in the Second … According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company