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DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… Danielle Peryea, 34 – frequently altered receipts to show a lower amount collected from the park director and code … the missing money to town officials, but claimed it was a “donation” to the town. Later, the former bookkeeper admitted to DiNapoli’s investigators that over a four year period, between 2009 and 2013, she altered town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… obtain $24,915 in grant proceeds under the New York Main Street Program. United States Attorney Freedman stated: “The New York Main Street Program was designed to make sure that grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in … District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above law, including Volkmann who, as the … thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in helping us bring justice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren … grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George. The jury convicted Decker after hearing evidence that … as a for-profit basketball league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social security payments of $17,790 which were electronically deposited into a … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his fathers death so he could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits … he failed to appear at his initial sentencing scheduled for June. He was located in Cohoes with the assistance of the … Superintendent James, and the Schodack Police Department for their partnership in ensuring the victim received the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… tenants could apply to OTDA for funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the tenant met the criteria, the payments … million in 2018. In February 2021, Melwani transferred the property to Mahtani, but in August 2021, they filed papers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsFinancial Condition and Outlook
… financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (also known as SUNY Downstate Medical Center [or … School of Public Health, and the University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Downstate employs about 8,000 faculty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… have been appointed co-lead plaintiffs in a derivative lawsuit filed against certain officers and directors of Wynn … have been appointed colead plaintiffs in a derivative lawsuit filed against certain officers and directors of Wynn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… an agreement with Ohio-based utility FirstEnergy Corp. to comprehensively disclose its political spending, New York … trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its shareholder … “Many publicly traded companies use corporate funds to influence the political process and it is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… can take additional steps to protect children from harm. “The findings in this audit should be a sobering call … 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: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out waste, fraud and abuse. I thank D.A. Kindlon and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftOpinion 89-34
… to discipline highway department employees) TOWN LAW, §§64(1), (3), 119; HIGHWAY LAW, §140(4): A town board has … personnel and equipment. We note first that TownLaw, §64(1) provides the town board with "general management and … for highway vehicles (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-904, p 212). Further, pursuant to Highway Law, §142(3), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Federal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… and anticipated federal actions will have a significant impact on higher education in New York. As noted by the … Law (P.L.) No: 119-21, enacted on July 4, 2025, will impact college affordability and choice for many students by … Bill Act . 8 Recent data is not available to ascertain the impact of this provision in New York State. 9 U.S. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… Co. No. 2 ("Putnam Engine and Hose"), a unit of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department, for embezzlement of more … been stolen from the bank accounts. Gerardi, 62, of Port Chester, New York, pled guilty to one count of theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… Ms. Noel today entered a guilty plea before the Honorable Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. in Carmel Town Court to the class “A” … position will be brought to justice,” said Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico. “This former Director took money not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… and Oswego County District Attorney based upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register … and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to … for things such as used helmets, jackets, pants and boots. The audit also revealed that Smegelsky: Cashed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… lobby for the legalization of professional Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”). “Ms. Wormuth abused her office and betrayed … fight corruption.” “Public service is about dedication to community and country, not the use of official position for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
State Comptroller DiNapoli along with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the jury conviction of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills DQueens that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Wills theft of approximately $30000 in public campaign funds and state grant
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 1/3 … after pleading guilty to stealing over $320,000 in county funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie … Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentenced