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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment, … their first contract, Angelillo started submitting false bills to the state for equipment he never purchased. … to defraud the state of over $200000 by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… Robert H. Freehill, to grand larceny in the fourth degree, for having stolen money while he was the comptroller of the … Hoovler thanked the city of Newburgh Police Department for their investigation, and the arrest of Aber. In addition, … District Attorney Hoovler and the city of Newburgh police for their diligence and commitment to partnering to fight …
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-reportOpinion 94-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9: In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an … treasurer. You ask what are the qualifications for appointment to the office of fire district deputy treasurer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… and a $5,000 fine. Cesternino, 46, was sentenced by the Honorable Richard M. Koweek following her guilty plea to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of … with District Attorney Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service, and for the work of my Division of … to Comptroller’s DiNapoli’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service for their partnership and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… including lodging and car rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an … to Vegas, Weigel also allegedly used GOTR funds to see a show, attend a performance at the Sphere, and eat at several … Judge Robert Woodrow. She is due back in court on May 7, 2026. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000Opinion 90-14
… opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity of engineering and legal fees imposed upon developer); (direct … may impose a schedule of fees upon a developer to recover engineering, land surveying and legal expenses incurred in … TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), 27(1), 118, 277: When a town imposes engineering and legal fees upon a developer to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Drugs (Follow-Up) (2024-F-34) The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) is administered by the … needed to age safely at home and maintain their quality of life. Case management providers must adhere to DFTA’s Case … all residential facilities and providing guidance and best practices to its own staff at State-operated facilities …
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
… resolve a separate civil asset forfeiture and False Claims Act law suit filed by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud … to Value, Goldin paid the hospital employee a monthly cash referral fee and provided him with other items of value, … to pay kickbacks to another person in return for the referral of medical services ultimately paid for by Medicaid. …
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
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire …
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 … connection with the fire department's annual fund-raising drive (see General Municipal Law §204-a). The distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… walking up stairs, carrying heavy items like grocery bags, and preparing their own meals. DFTA is the City agency … served to over 31,000 homebound seniors. Key Findings DFTA does not provide adequate oversight of its HDML program: DFTA … Where assessments have identified deficiencies, DFTA does not take proactive steps to ensure the issues have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department of State: Implementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42) The department generally complies with … cards, and maintaining an accurate registry of security guard applicants. However, the department lacks sufficient … where the department inappropriately renewed security guard registrations for security guards with these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… John Bode and Charles Sands and Senior Investigators Michael Vazquez, Michael Davis and John Vescio for their assistance in the …
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
… a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable Thomas A. Breslin. “Ms. Miller stole her dead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… to Superintendent in 2018, aided, abetted, and acted in concert with Mr. Kumar, then a security system specialist, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… “Public time is for public work, not to subsidize one’s private business,” DiNapoli said . “Mr. Chen allegedly … collected his public salary while working for his private business clients. My thanks to Rensselaer County DA … misconduct before Judge Anne L. Coonrad in Troy City Court. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and New York State Police Superintendent … State Comptroller DiNapoli Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and New York State Police Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… made to her deceased father. “This case should serve as a warning to those who would try to defraud our state’s … Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my office’s Division of … resolution helps to restore trust in the justice system by sending a clear message: the law will hold anyone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checks