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DiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and the trust of her community to fund her social life and gamble with public money,” … that were made in cash between 2012 and 2020. Andrews concealed the thefts with a Ponzi-like scheme by applying one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field … and property." FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: "Those who serve the public should be held to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreOpinion 93-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition of (when erroneously reported to justice court fund) STATE … that erroneously reported bail forfeiture in the amount of $200 for a particular defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Pandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfOpinion 93-30
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … custody of the county sheriff, is a charge of the village or the county. With certain exceptions, Correction Law, … provides transportation because the sheriff is unable or unwilling to do so, it is also well-established that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… guilty plea, Friedman will be sentenced to four months in jail and will pay $775,000 in restitution. If he fails to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… and fight further attacks by special interest groups that mean to undermine decades of progress. "Labor remains the … created our middle class – and are still building it. A strong and united labor movement will preserve employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better … Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … The states Office of Mental Health OMH needs to do a better job of overseeing courtordered treatment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, was sentenced to serve five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly $90,000 after her … and treated public money in her care as her own to fund her lifestyle. Now she is a convicted felon and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionTown of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… of Bainbridge (Town) Justices ensured money due to the Court was accurately collected, recorded and reported and … The Justices did not always ensure money due to the Court was collected, deposited, recorded and reported in an … of unidentified cash balances and report it to the Justice Court Fund (JCF). Town officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… County District Attorney Kristyna Mills and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. “Public … My thanks to District Attorney Mills and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this case.” “We are grateful to the Office of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… commenced. A forensic audit by DiNapoli’s investigative team revealed that from December 2023 through March 2025, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kOpinion 89-40
… Expenses (loss of wages) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Employer (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o) GENERAL … in their ordinary acceptance and significance and the meaning commonly attributed to them" ( Phaneuf v City of … should be interpreted in a manner contrary to its ordinary meaning. Thus, in the absence of a statutory definition or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. On October 12, 2016, Eydeler admitted to stealing pension payments from the New York State and … III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in … and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by … District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above law, including Volkmann who, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingComplaint Processing
… action on civilian complaints filed against members of the NYPD. CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingWage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … unpaid wages, withheld wages, and illegal deductions. In 2013, the Division recouped nearly $23 million in wages … timely. As of August 26, 2013, the Division had a caseload of 17,191 cases, including 9,331 active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New York City Administration for Children Services has to improve its operations and … the youth are prepared to re-enter society and have hope for a better future.” ACS oversees Horizon Juvenile Center in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… “Mr. Scarborough betrayed his oath of office. This case serves as a reminder: we are on the job, we are working … per diem payments for days that he was not in Albany or in transit to or from the city. U.S. Attorney Richard S. … certifying his dates of travel to and from Albany; the number of miles he traveled to and from Albany; the purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsLead Poisoning Prevention Program
… Lead poisoning is most often the result of inhaling or ingesting lead-contaminated dust. The irreversible effects … address lead-poisoning prevention requirements and provide case management and follow-up services for children based on … Disease Control and Prevention in 2012. The fact that the number of BLL tests requiring follow-up services under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-program