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DiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in prison and ordered … him to make $82,353 in restitution. Mason was convicted of grand larceny last month after DiNapoli’s office and … Mason’s wife, Victoria Coleman-Mason, was convicted of petit larceny and ordered to pay $2,100 restitution in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley … steal her pension. She was caught and now she must repay the $42,000 she stole from the state retirement system," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … dollar public works contracts for Monroe County to favored and connected companies, resulting in the restraint of competition. The defendants profited from this scheme and defrauded the taxpayers of Monroe County. “As our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarReporting Regulations 315.2 & 315.3
… the State, a participating employer, and any other unit of government or organization obligated or agreeing to make contributions to the retirement system on behalf of its employees. (b) The term employee shall mean an … employer has the right to control the means and methods of what work will be done and how the work will be done. (c) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulations-3152-3153Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), each have been sentenced to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in … stole $1.5 million each from Met Council. To date, they have each paid back $1 million to Met Council. "This broad … Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Met Council each have been sentenced to five years of probation and will each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersComptroller 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-pensionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… WESTCHESTER – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of the City of Mount Vernon Corporation … State Comptroller and Attorney General offices have worked together to fight corruption through their Joint Task Force …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… September 30, 2014. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest United Health Care: New York State Health Insurance Program - Overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… and personal purchases using the society’s bank account. She also used $5,300 of society funds to repay a … payments rather than depositing the funds into the town’s account. The forensic analysis revealed that on certain days … nearly identical cash deposits into her personal bank account. Brown pled guilty to grand larceny in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… Thomas DiNapoli for his work to bring Grossmann to account for this conduct.” State Comptroller Thomas P. … defrauded NYSLERS into depositing the payments into a bank account under GROSSMAN’s control. Upon her retirement from … that all future pension payments be remitted to an account opened by GROSSMANN on September 17, 2010 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… and protect the programs that HUD beneficiaries rely on.” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven G. … case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens that relied on them for a safe place to live. I thank the Comptroller’s … from WCHA by using WCHA’s financial accounts and credit lines to make unauthorized personal purchases. Additionally, …
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
… whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs … comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop …
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
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… 2019. For 69 of the 150 cases, investigators did not make contact with the employer within 60 days of creating a wage … in its procedures. In 55 of the 69 cases, the first contact did not occur for more than 120 days, including 13 … Documentation was not consistently maintained to support projects rated as satisfactory, and, in some cases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… the respondent violated the payment plan terms and DOH did little to follow up. Auditors also determined DOH needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsOpinion 92-35
… REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable … RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Powers and Duties (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §987: A notice of unpaid taxes pursuant to RPTL, §987 should not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… staff and the New York State Police that she pocketed tax penalty payments, as well as cash for building permits and dog licenses, over a six-year … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to … submitted time records for working full days at the Buffalo district while also clocked in at the Lake Shore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneously