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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… for the $148,000 she stole.” “When individuals steal from New York’s pension system, it hurts hardworking … Kanas concealed her father’s passing in March 2010 from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement … benefits intended for her father, Jacob Yudenfreund, from March 2010 through January 2015. In total, Kanas stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… January 1, 2011 through September 30, 2014. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… pension benefits were being direct deposited into a bank account held in a trust for the benefit of Petschauer; … for his brother and had exclusive access to the bank account. When Petschauer died, Schusteritsch concealed his … from the bank and the Retirement System and kept the trust account open to maintain the direct deposits. He then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… for the first two quarters of 2015-16. WCHCC reported MWBE utilization of $3.8 million (20.29 percent), $3.4 … the percentage in the goal plan using the anticipated MWBE expenditures compared to the total available budget. However, that was not the case: The anticipated MWBE expenditures were estimated by multiplying the available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOpinion 92-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… to steal a deceased New York State employee’s pension money. He allegedly lied, created fake documents, and deceived state officials to ensure he got his hands on money that didn’t belong to him. I want to thank New York … My message to would-be pension scammers is this: we will find you no matter what state you are in and recoup what you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… of seven settlements in which DOH allowed the violator to pay a penalty on an installment plan, in all cases, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… a follow-up, auditors found OPWDD officials made limited progress in addressing the problems identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… for their actions. The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens that relied on … back in court on March 28 th . The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether … 2023. About the Program Established in 2016, ESSHI is part of the Executive’s comprehensive plan for affordable and … of the six had lesser issues, such as evidence of vermin (i.e., mouse hole), damage to walls, and peeling paint. Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… T. Schneiderman announced that Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in … the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to her father, Jacob Yudenfreund, a New York State … a confession of judgment in favor of New York State in the amount of $148,092.24. Kanas faces up to two to six years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. As part of their sentence, … broad conspiracy was an insult to those who donated money in good faith to help the needy," said State Comptroller … Ross and Lieber previously pled guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Criminal Tax Fraud in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to … and town clerk to steal from the taxpayers of the Town of Willsboro. Ms. Brown also financially decimated the Essex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyReporting Regulations 315.2 & 315.3
… or provide an explanation as to why it is unable to do so. (5) Adjustment reports. In the event the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulations-3152-3153Contract Advisory No. 26
… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to root out corruption at all levels. … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… two public jobs and agreed to pay $4,303 in restitution for dodging her personal town and county tax payments over … “I thank District Attorney Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea agreement, Sheppard resign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Rockland County … 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/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and … and the FPPA were appointed co-lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit. In a derivative lawsuit, shareholders sue a company’s board of directors on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their … conditional discharge and ordered to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s … York taxpayers, and we are glad to work with the Office of the State Comptroller to help ensure that public funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension