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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller Thomas … DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley, and Monroe County Sheriff Todd K. Baxter announced today. The … for the people of their communities,” Doorley said. “I am pleased that the defendant is taking responsibility for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmother2020 Legislative Update – Extension of VTL 1809 (1) and VTL 1809 (2)
Mandatory Surcharge and Crime Victim Assistance Fee Extension, effective until 9/1/21
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/advisory-091120.pdfOnondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… Department's (Department) collection, disbursement and enforcement of restitution, fees and surcharges were … Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for the enforcement of County fees and ensure staff properly … adequate cash collection and disbursement procedures for restitution and County fees. Establish procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Opinion 90-29
… clerk's office and that order has the effect of a money judgment. As a result, any victim presumably could commence … argument could prevail since the victim would not have a "judgment" against the county. It is not necessary, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… allegedly stole from charitable organizations and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s … to seeking accountability for this defendant’s alleged crime. I am grateful to Comptroller’s DiNapoli’s Office and … checks destined for charitable organizations, this alleged crime not only robs the needy, but it also steals the joy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… to report the incident to law enforcement and consent to have the kit released by the hospital for forensic testing. … at the lab, and kits received by law enforcement agencies on or after February 26, 2017 were required to be processed … justice agencies. Our initial audit report, issued on May 27, 2020, sought to determine if the Division’s CLS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followCattaraugus County - Onoville Marina and Probation Department (2018M-32)
… accurately record the number of tickets sold and may not have collected and reported the correct amount of … of tickets or ticket stubs sold and count money collected on a daily basis. Issue duplicate receipts for all money … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/09/07/cattaraugus-county-onoville-marina-and-probation-department-2018m-32Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth … toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent … to District Attorney Doorley and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served." “The … State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police for leading this investigation and sharing our commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsNYS 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
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, and the New York State Police … losing their right to a public pension,” DiNapoli said. “For nearly two decades, Ursula Stone took advantage of her … also discovered that checks from the Addison Central School District, payable to the village, were not deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… “As we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State … addressing the affordable housing crisis, fighting back on crime, and investing in high quality health care, … the third year of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on our health and economy. As the nation continues to recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… like Mr. Cook accountable regardless of where the criminal lives. I want to thank Attorney General … A joint investigation by the Attorney General’s Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau and the … by Assistant Attorney General Benjamin S. Clark of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-casePublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes in seven categories … of the Senate receive 90 days’ notice of any closure(s). Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 18 … When confinement is ordered, 16- and 17-year-olds are now housed in specialized youth facilities operated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… the HUD Inspector General, and the State Police, they have been held accountable for their actions.” “The fraud … to benefit people in need. I commend everyone who worked on this case – our members and all our partners – who have now ensured that the two people responsible for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Forfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… employees; Judges, justices and employees of the unified court system; Officers and employees of the legislature; and … may commence an action for pension forfeiture in the supreme court of the county where the conviction took place. … a crime related to public office.” Once proven, the supreme court has discretion to issue an order reducing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsTown of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Board (Board) in the Town of Pharsalia (Town) provided adequate oversight of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59Chemung County Probation Department – Collections and Disbursements (2016M-10)
… 2015. Background Chemung County is located in the southern tier of New York State, has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/10/chemung-county-probation-department-collections-and-disbursements-2016m-10Livingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial operations for the … Key Findings The Department makes little or no effort to collect unpaid obligations for the Department’s 1,900 “due … Department did not maintain adequate documentation related to undisbursed restitution or make timely payments to unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404