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DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown abused the trust of multiple communities and treated … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… Karen Walsh, a 68-year-old Rochester woman, pleaded guilty to stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her mother, whose death had not been reported to the pension system. As part of the plea, Walsh was ordered … Karen Walsh a 68yearold Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing $12973 in state pension payments sent to her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… City of New York 19 $1,341,952 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 34 $972,476 U. Rochester 70 $481,227 State U. New York, … Graduate Center 221 $54,089 State U. New York, Upstate Medical U. 224 $53,219 CUNY, Hunter C. 247 $37,172 SUNY, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. The plea stems from charges that Mr. Eletz … pleaded guilty today before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court and paid $150,000 in restitution. On November 5, … Larceny in the Third Degree a class D felony in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), today announced that he and the … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund today announced that he and the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… years 2008 through 2014. Cecero also admitted that while drawing retirement benefits from NYSLRS, she also participated in SUNY ORP. The practice of drawing retirement benefits while remaining a public employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… had a fiduciary duty to the estate and to the decedent's son, the sole beneficiary of his father's will. New York law … the value of the estate's assets. In 2009, the decedent's son retained an attorney and filed a motion in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in public funds. Bailey was charged in … village of Altmar in Oswego County was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … order to provide accountability by public servants and to help ensure that no prohibited conflicts exist between the … is a serious crime,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “My office’s partnership with the Comptroller is designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, … paid day trips and overnight trips. The town’s recreation director is responsible for the center’s financial … The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg today announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a … DiNapoli announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… of alleged child abuse or child fatalities, can take additional steps to protect children from harm. “The findings in this audit should be a sobering call to action to ensure New York’s vulnerable children are … of alleged child abuse or child fatalities can take additional steps to protect children from harm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year … full restitution and continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law enforcement … “Ms. Bertolino knowingly defrauded the New York State pension system by using her deceased father’s pension to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Pension system have not and will not be tolerated. We look forward to our continued work with both the New York …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District … Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal … had previously attempted to start a go-kart track business on his own property, but in February 2016 he convinced the …
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
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to … 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $83,188 in Social Security benefits. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… and the former Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for … and the former Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and December 2012. "Jimmie Buie … allowed her to pass on pension payments to her daughter, Sandra Buie, at the time of her death. Thelma Hairston died … 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/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: 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 … ongoing partnership with District Attorney Czajka and the New York State Police, she is now brought to justice.” “We … for their stellar work in exposing this fraud,” Acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadFinancial Condition and Outlook
… Background The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (also known as SUNY Downstate Medical Center [or Downstate]) includes the College of Medicine, … in East Flatbush, Brooklyn; University Hospital at Long Island College Hospital (LICH) located in Cobble Hill, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlook