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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … today. The defendant, Elona Roberts, was arrested in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… to implement APS requirements and protect vulnerable adults. The audit covered New York City APS referrals and … oversees APS, a program of State-mandated services for adults (age 18 and older) who, because of mental or physical … them responsibly. APS clients include vulnerable older adults and mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and abused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… A 50-year-old Georgia woman, Sandra Smith, was sentenced to over a year in federal prison and ordered to pay full … pension and federal social security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s bank account, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… will repay the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System $465,647, as part of his sentence today for defrauding the retirement system in a double-dipping scheme. Hoffman, 66, of … will repay the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System $465647 as part of his sentence today for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… her theft to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her husband’s membership to the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… that former Family Service Society (FSS) Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating … organization’s payroll system to defraud the organization of over $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to … and carry out justice.” The State Comptroller’s Division of Investigations and Corning Police Department found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement announced State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State … A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22000 in pension payments sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherVillage 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-100000Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington and a former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded … to partner with law enforcement agencies across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… at least $34,000 from her former employer, the Morris Central School District. “Stealing money meant for the … February 2020, Hand was the treasurer for the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. In pleading guilty, … at least $34000 from her former employer the Morris Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… for HVAC equipment, supplies, and labor. The defendant, who pled guilty last October, must release the state of all … said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Ordinary New Yorkers work too hard to have their tax dollars … John Spagna. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into her bank account. She passed away in October 2019 and her pension … 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/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… announced by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. … that includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York Attorney General’s Office, the Internal Revenue Service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over … 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/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Diane M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted today to unlawfully "double-dipping" and … was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "For the six … to 1996, Cecero was an Assistant Attorney General with the New York State Attorney General's Office (NYAG). In that job, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… operations of the village with no oversight. She prepared payroll, maintained manual leave records, and processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use … of her plea agreement, of which she paid $20,000 during yesterday’s plea. “Ms. Brown violated the public trust by … Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Falls Housing Authority is a municipal housing authority created under the New York State Public Housing Law Section 415. The Authority Board consists of … Niagara Falls Housing Authority CompensationRelated Payments to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… York is currently the second most indebted state behind California. DiNapoli proposes a series of reforms that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practices