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DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of … District Attorney Czajka and the New York State Police, she is now brought to justice.” “We appreciate the diligence … sole officer responsible for payroll, among other duties. While originally based in Columbia County, Thorne was allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached an agreement … process and it is important investors know how that money is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a positive … disclosing their political spending. The proposals filed by the Fund ask companies for comprehensive and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… over $34,500 of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly … of Investigations became aware of Janet Chatley’s death after receiving an anonymous complaint. According to the … over $34500 of her mothers public pension payments after she died in January of 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company. “The Emmonses … proceeds,” DiNapoli said. “They will be held accountable for abusing their fire company and the community’s trust. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. In September 2017, Medicare records showed he went to a hospital emergency room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District … of using his position in the Clerk’s Office to steal money from the residents of Erie County. In addition to … In most instances, the total amount of cash collected by one of the clerks was missing. Furthermore, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by filing false and inflated reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today on … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for political campaigns and a non-school related fundraiser. “The diversion of funds meant to support the education and well-being of … L. Chiumento said, “These individuals deliberately stole funds intended to enrich education for students of the Utica …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorFinancial Condition and Outlook
… determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (also known as SUNY Downstate Medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… that, between 2009 and 2013, town officials could not account for all moneys remitted to the bookkeeper and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… I also commend the Erie County Clerk’s Office for their full cooperation in this investigation. While uncovering … in government by prosecuting the offenders and seeking full restitution.” Sheriff Garcia said, “Detective Dan …
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
… Housing Authority. “Hoffman and Pais betrayed the public trust in their scheme to steal over $48,000 in funds meant to … took advantage of their position and violated the public trust by defrauding HUD-assisted housing programs of scarce … trust by circumventing financial accounts intended to fund safe housing for individuals. I thank the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and District Attorney … nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) to … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 million by unlawfully billing Medicaid by inflating charges and billing for services never provided, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidOpinion 89-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … into allegations of misuse of town highway equipment by highway department laborers and the participation in such acts by the deputy highway superintendent. Following such inquiry, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli along with Attorney … $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme … violation of the public trust. Now, after a conviction by a jury of his peers, Ruben Wills will face the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the … Gerardi betrayed that trust and lined his own pockets with money meant to be used in furtherance of protecting life and … was given signatory authority over bank accounts held by Putnam Engine & Hose at that time. From in or about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… for extortion and making a false statement, announced State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States … guilty plea, during which she admitted that she accepted money in return for her official actions. She admitted that … this sentence sends a clear message that this misconduct by an elected official will not be tolerated. I thank United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… The chief of the Minetto Volunteer Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit revealed a total of $22,000 in misused funds, questionable spending and missing cash. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chief