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DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… DiNapoli said. “By partnering with District Attorney Rice’s office, we were able to protect the integrity of the state … access to the state Department of Taxation and Finance's wage reporting system to identify state retirement system … It is being prosecuted by Asst. District Attorney Jason Herman of District Attorney Rice’s Public Corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamComptroller 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 in 1996, and Sandra Buie ultimately began to receive her share of monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. The defendant, Jill Havens, … District Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Taylor Cain of the Major Financial Frauds Bureau under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and … to be commended for their thorough work, culminating in today's plea. People must be able to trust their public … Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and …
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
… Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Jan … the pair paid back $48,930 in restitution to the West Carthage Housing Authority. “Hoffman and Pais betrayed … seniors and people with disabilities residing in the West Carthage Housing Authority,” DiNapoli said. “I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… pay full restitution. Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, of Tannersville, appeared before Judge … couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid his father’s death and forged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Khan was arraigned in Shawangunk Town Court before Justice Tara Parlman and is due back in court on June 3. Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty … . "Thanks to our Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, Mr. Wills was convicted and is … dealings. He's now in prison, paying the price," said Attorney General Schneiderman . "No public servant is above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… Margaret Bailey, the former clerk-treasurer of the now-dissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced … which had a population of 400 residents, was officially dissolved in June 2013. The Comptroller’s audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the pleas of … Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston County District Attorney Gregory J. McCaffrey, and the New … from the State Comptroller’s Office and the Livingston County District Attorney’s Office for their steadfast work on … Office of the New York State Comptroller, the Livingston County District Attorney, and the New York State Police. …
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
… today announced 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 … to abuse their public position will be brought to justice. Chris and Carl Emmons perpetuated a manipulative financial …
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
… man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and ordered to pay full restitution, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … man who stole $194000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie … to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney John Flynn and Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being …
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
… The two principles of Phinaliz Communications LLC, Philip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their … The two principles of Phinaliz Communications LLC Philip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza were indicted for their …
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
… that Karam was using school money and resources including stamps, envelopes, and other supplies to send election … district paid for, and were mailed using the district’s stamps. LaPolla was allegedly aware that school resources … use of taxpayer funds totaled $14,649, including $9,775 in stamps, $1,015 in supplies, and $3,859 in compensation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Investigators found Thorne cashed out a combined 160 hours of leave in 2019 without board approval or knowledge, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired … was hired as an instructor at Ulster County BOCES teaching criminal justice and earning a salary of over $70,000. As a … BOCES employment. Sciacca was arraigned in Ulster County Criminal Court before Judge Bryan E. Rounds on Feb. 6, 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … handsomely at the expense of New York’s retirement system and fuel an extravagant lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering with my Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-payments