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Opinion 93-30
… and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) CORRECTION LAW, §500-c; COUNTY LAW, §657-a: If, … an individual from a village justice court to a county jail after the individual has been arraigned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30DiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… To meet current year-end projections, PIT collections will have to increase 11.1 percent, or $2.5 billion, through the … in the current year, and other tax law changes that may have changed taxpayer behavior and the timing of estimated … although more than $625 million in settlement dollars have been used for general budget support. The SFY 2015-16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… Retired Suffolk County Police Det. Sergeant Terrance Hoffman will … Retired Suffolk County Police Det Sergeant Terrance Hoffman will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentenced25P-05BR - Valid8 Government Agency 'Medium' Case Package
… Bid Request Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued November 24, 2025 The Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”) is seeking Bids for the purchase of Valid8 Licenses as detailed in the solicitation available … The Office of the State Comptroller OSC is seeking Bids for the purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/25p-05brFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the … volunteer Patterson Fire Department ("PFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in … loan and to pay personal expenses, including the costs of family vacations. MELIN failed to report this income on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… village with no oversight or accountability. She prepared payroll, maintained manual leave records, and processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance Democracy works best when … This is a victory for the people — one that has been in the works for decades. The PCFP will strengthen democracy, … running for state office the opportunity to participate in a voluntary public campaign financing system, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Degree in the Town of Greenburgh Justice Court before Judge Erin McGoey. Their next court date i s June 26 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… any case involving public corruption and those who take advantage of their position at the expense of the community. I applaud the work of the State Police members assigned to … and also paid himself for nearly 150 hours at the Squad when he had also claimed to be working for the County. Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… programs, reviewing nearly 20,000 rent-regulated tenant complaints and the awarding of $230 million in … Office of Rent Administration (ORA), which handles tenant complaints for nearly 1 million regulated apartments in New … said. “Our latest audit found delays in resolving tenant complaints that are simply unacceptable. No one should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of Roger Burlew former Highway Superintendent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… a resident of Atlanta, GA, for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in … 58 a resident of Atlanta GA for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing over $204000 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… 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/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $1,000,000 cash bail, $5,000,000 fully secured bond or $10,000,000 partially … Manojkumar was remanded to Orange County Jail without bail. Two corporations, Unique Class Limo, Inc., and SNR … 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/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender and arrest of Gerald … with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino Jr and the Village of CrotononHudson Police Department announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireOpinion 90-23
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … VIII, §§6, 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §105.00: The cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse may exclude from their … such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester and $5,000,000 in the case of Syracuse. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… General's Public Integrity Bureau. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… Queens County admitting to defrauding the State’s Medicaid program out of $1.5 million. The case was investigated and … zero tolerance for those who defraud the state’s Medicaid program," said Attorney General Underwood. "We will continue … to enrich themselves at the expense of those who need the program for their fundamental health care." Supreme Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… 70, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail, $200,000 in … was sentenced today by the Honorable Judge Peter A. Lynch in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail. In addition to … A Eletz 70 a resident of Boca Raton Florida was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail $200000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… the Pooling and Audit Review Section of the New York Metro Milk Marketing Area in approximately 1986. He passed away on … his pension benefits were being direct deposited into a bank account held in a trust for the benefit of Petschauer; … trustee for his brother and had exclusive access to the bank account. When Petschauer died, Schusteritsch concealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-over