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DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the … limitations. Hoffman, 65, of Shirley, pleaded guilty in Nassau County District Court Part 9P today to permitting … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced …
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
… million in ordered recoveries. My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and … her with a reduced pension benefit, but allowed her to pass on pension payments to her daughter, Sandra Buie, at the … enlisted four associates to cash nineteen pension checks after Sandra Buie’s death. Jimmie Buie concealed Sandra …
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
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over … period, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. The … A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over …
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
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) to the defendant’s father who had passed away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, … to 15 years in prison. “Mr. Gaines allegedly exploited his father’s death to pocket nearly $80,000 he was not entitled … stealing tens of thousands of dollars of his deceased father’s pension funds to which he was not entitled,” said DA …
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
… Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Instead of safeguarding public money, … District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia and Erie County Comptroller Kevin R. Hardwick, he is … the offenders and seeking full restitution.” Sheriff Garcia said, “Detective Dan Brinkerhoff and the Erie County …
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
… DiNapoli, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, … “I thank Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the HUD Inspector General, and the State Police for … 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/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
… of their plea agreement, they will pay full restitution. Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, of … checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid his father’s death and forged his deceased … secured felony convictions against Stephen B. Tuomey and Kelly Tuomey involving the theft of state pension funds,” …
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
… appointments. Providers then bill the Medicaid program. Group rides are not allowed without prior authorization, and … approved providers can only bill for mileage once for a group. As part of the joint investigation, investigators from …
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
… of public funds from both the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the New York City Campaign …
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
… District Attorney Gregory Oakes announced today that Margaret Bailey, the former clerk-treasurer of the … and Oswego County DA Gregory Oakes announced today that Margaret Bailey the former clerktreasurer of the nowdissolved …
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
… DiNapoli, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, … my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the HUD Inspector General, and the State Police, they … P DiNapoli Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S Mills the US Department of Housing and Urban Development …
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
… the 3 rd Degree charges. She was issued a desk appearance ticket and must return to court on February 12, 2024. The … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
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
… larceny in the fourth degree and given a desk appearance ticket. He is due back in court on March 5. Since taking … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
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
… stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and … in February. “Timothy Gritman shamelessly hid his own father’s death, going so far as to attempt to disguise … for his dad,” Romero said. “He had been living off of his father Ralph’s retirement benefits for years, even before his …
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 Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Erie County District Attorney John J Flynn and Erie County Sheriff John C Garcia announced the arrest of former …
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
… and Kaiza, 47, allegedly sought and received payments for rides that never happened and billed multiple times for rides that did occur. In some instances, they allegedly paid …
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
… arrest of the long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD) Bruce Karam and the former Utica Mayor and UCSD School 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 …
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
… this card for personal purchases at a grocery store and a restaurant. Thorne also purchased travel for her husband and …
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
… County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 from the New York State and Local Retirement System … teaching criminal justice and earning a salary of over $70,000. As a state retiree under the age of 65 at the time, … earn his Ulster County BOCES public salary in excess of $70,000 on top of his monthly pension payments. When the …
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
… 1991 and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into a bank account jointly held with his daughter, Alayne … In fact, DiNapoli’s office received a change of address form for the father from the U.S. Postal Service in 2017. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-payments