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DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… altered receipts to show a lower amount collected from the park director and code enforcement officer. DiNapoli’s … prior to the bookkeeper recording the entries in the central accounting system; Perform complete and accurate … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
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
… Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); John Pias, Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Field … and Christina Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of … obtain $24,915 in grant proceeds under the New York Main Street Program. United States Attorney Freedman stated: “The …
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
… Ben Smith along with special assistant district attorney Christine Stevens who jointly prosecuted the case. I also …
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
… Security system,” said Special Agent in Charge Edward J. Ryan, Office of the Inspector General, Social Security …
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
… District Attorney’s Office. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … falsely claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant in the condo and that he owed his sister back rent for a period of …
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
… determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health … Studies, School of Public Health, and the University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Downstate employs about … determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn Hospital …
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
… P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), today announced that he and the New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds have been appointed … About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is …
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
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has reached an … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the Fund announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… 58, of Woodstock, was sentenced to five years’ probation for his role in stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental … and abuse. I thank D.A. Kindlon and Superintendent James for their continued partnership.” “As technology advances so … tenants could apply to OTDA for funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the tenant met the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… DiNapoli found the state’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), which oversees the locally administered child welfare system that investigates reports of alleged … DiNapoli said. “New York’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) consistently finds flaws in child abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesOpinion 89-34
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to investigate misuse of highway equipment and discipline highway department employees); (authority to direct rescission of highway superintendent's appointment of deputy highway … is authorized to make inquiry into the activities of town highway department laborers suspected of using town vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Federal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
Recent and anticipated federal actions will have a significant impact on higher education in New York
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
… the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and George P. Beach II, Superintendent of the New York State Police, … who abuse public trust." NYSP Superintendent George P. Beach II said: "I want to commend our Troopers along with our … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… the state. The investigation was handled by Investigator Dennis Churns. The Attorney General’s Investigations Bureau … with the New York State Police, Troop K and Investigator Dennis Churns, who handled the case for the Attorney …
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
… The chief of the Minetto Volunteer Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public … to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public … that Smegelsky: Cashed a $1,863 refund check due to the fire company for overpaying a vendor; Failed to deposit …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in … use of official position for profit,” stated U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian. “Taking money to lobby for legislation …
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
… was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills controlled. Wills withdrew the money … The $21,000 was part of a $33,000 grant provided to NY 4 Life from the New York State Office of Children and … service projects. Yet witnesses at trial testified that NY 4 Life only held one event, while Wills used approximately …
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
… Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison and ordered to pay … Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Today’s sentence sends a clear message that those who abuse … and offering a false instrument for filing. McDougall, 55, today appeared in Erie County Court before Judge Sheila A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentenced