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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced today that, John Aber, 49, of Staten Island, pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental Funds includes General, Special Revenue, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Charles Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years’ probation, and ordered to pay $58,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine. Cesternino, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyOpinion 94-8
… for holding public office (see, e.g., 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-139, unreported; 1970 Opns St Comp No. 70-443, unreported). For the same reason, it is … as those applicable to the treasurer. July 8, 1994 Joseph Cherepowich, Secretary East Marion Fire District … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… organizations and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s partnership with District … accountability for this defendant’s alleged crime. I am grateful to Comptroller’s DiNapoli’s Office and the United … only robs the needy, but it also steals the joy from those who gave from their hearts to help others. We have a proud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOpinion 90-48
… AD2d 440, 503 NYS2d 196; Matter of Zara Contracting Co. v Cohen , 23 AD2d 718, 257 NYS2d 118; NYS Asphalt Pavement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Opinion 88-19
… powers of the town are affected. You state that a citizens group has requested the town board to hire an attorney for … School District v Potter , 60 AD2d 948, 401 NYS2d 320, app dism 44 NY2d 789, 406 NYS2d 39). Similarly, under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Opinion 90-14
… its independent contractors directly. May 8, 1990 Ira J. Cohen, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Mamakating … Whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… drugs, which are drugs administered by health care professionals in a hospital or facility setting. A prior audit, issued in September 2023, identified over $2.7 million in actual and … Medicare Rx Plan. However, they did not evaluate or put in place additional controls to prevent claims from being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… 40, of Brooklyn, and Value Pharmacy, Inc. ("Value") — a pharmacy formerly located in Corona, Queens before … guilty plea to Health Care Fraud in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and to violating the Social Services Law … the supervision of MFCU Deputy Chief Investigator Kenneth Morgan. Financial analysis was developed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidOpinion 2000-21
… in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed … in the formation process. Town Law, article 11-A (§189-a et seq.) and Village Law, article 22-A (§22-2210 et … of joint fire districts in towns and villages. Section 189-a(1) of the Town Law provides as follows: The town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 2002-13
… (paying expenses of fire departments' annual fund-raising drive) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided … pay for expenses for the department's annual fund-raising drive. You ask whether foreign fire insurance tax monies … a portion of the tax to the fire department of which it is part (see Insurance Law §§9104[f][1], 9105[d][3][A]). … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) effectively oversees the provision of … the Executive Director of Hunter College’s Food Policy Center stated that hunger, food insecurity, and access to … client, providers are able to assess the client’s overall wellness and condition. Specifically, providers are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … District Attorney Clark said, "The defendant, Earnestine Russell, allegedly turned the Baychester Youth Council into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Linda Miller pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable Thomas A. Breslin. “Ms. Miller stole her dead mother's pension; now … continue to partner with Attorney General Schneiderman to root out fraud of public funds and bring those who would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli announced the arrest of Michelle Asquith, the former Town of Poestenkill … and the NYSP for their assistance in this case.” “This arrest demonstrates the hard work of our members and law … taxpayers for her own personal gain and benefit. May this arrest send a strong message that we will not tolerate such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… the pension fund was protected, restitution was paid and justice was served.” “The loss of a loved one is always a difficult emotional period, but it should … “We hope this resolution helps to restore trust in the justice system by sending a clear message: the law will hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… from kindergarten to 12th grade, were arraigned today on an indictment charging them with multiple public … will work diligently to ensure that the students and parents at Greenburgh-Graham are made whole.” As alleged in … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… others, but instead preyed on the public’s philanthropy, all to fill his pockets. Dishonest conduct by those who use … County District Attorney’s Office to obtain justice for all those affected by this scheme.” DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-department