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Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… by writing checks to the two businesses he owned, 211 Medical, P.C. (“211 Medical”), and N.A.S. Management Co., Inc. ("N.A.S."). MELIN … then deposited the checks to bank accounts held by 211 Medical or N.A.S. MELIN also charged expenses of 211 Medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent … Schneiderman." "It is reprehensible to steal from a local fire company," said Attorney General Schneiderman. … and School Accountability. Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan Scally of the Attorney General's Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years.* In that case, you won’t contribute after the maximum service … plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years.* In that case, you won’t contribute after the maximum service … we base your contribution rate on what you actually earned in the last completed State fiscal year (April 1 to March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing school … Rockland County, and Surendra Kumar, 47, of Yonkers, were arrested today by the Westchester County District Attorney’s … of the GreenburghGraham Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … to the Franklin County jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. He is due back in Tupper Lake village court on April 13. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, faces … the work of my office and Albany County District Attorney David Soares, she has been held accountable.” “The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… larceny in the third degree and was arraigned by Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… “Linda Burrows allegedly concealed her stepfather’s death and forged his name in order to steal benefits from the … New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated … that time. When NYSLRS became aware of her stepfather’s death, it halted payments. Burrows was charged with Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… State Police announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23,000 from the … “Today’s guilty plea by former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead underscores our unwavering commitment holding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Fire Department with the New York State Police in 2024 to look into allegations of theft. They found Storrs … steal $101,000 over four years. From January 2020 to July 2024, he is accused of making numerous personal purchases … accounts. He made payments to his wife’s credit card and purchased items from various retailers. The theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… were classified in “significant stress” were: Wyandanch Union Free School District (Suffolk County); … East Ramapo Central School District (Rockland); Lawrence Union Free School District (Nassau); Watervliet City School District (Albany); Copiague Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressOpinion 89-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… Objective To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it … maintaining the quality of service. The audit covered DOE’s procurement of the contracts as well as its efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… 158 of 843 dams (19%) did not have an emergency plan on file with DEC, including 153 of 505 (30%) Hazard Class B … dams (67%) did not have a recently updated Emergency Plan on file and 28 (6%) did not have an annual update filed … of 843 dams (33%) did not have an engineering assessment on file, including 249 of 505 (49%) Hazard Class B dams and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesOpinion 92-28
… to meet the estimated expenditures of the school district. All moneys received from taxes or other public sources for … in the same manner as other general taxes. Further, all moneys received from taxes or other public sources for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… was handled by former Senior Assistant Attorney General Darren Miller and Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… recognizance and paid $25,000 toward restitution. Munson is charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a Crime of Public Corruption, a class B felony, and Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a … by the Department in order to balance the books and hide what he stole for himself. In February 2018, members of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… of relatives or another suitable person outside the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State … to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, which are administered by 58 local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… The elected members of the board of supervisors in our county receive compensation from us, but they get paid … who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number of days per month to record … still be adopted within 180 days of an official taking a new or subsequent term of office. Be sure to include all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionComptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… Attorney Richard S. Hartunian, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Andrew W. Vale, Special … to resign his position as a Member of the New York State Assembly, pay $54,355 restitution to New York State, and … said Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . “I commend Attorney General Schneiderman, U.S. Attorney Hartunian, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-and