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Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, after an audit and … uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments … was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk was … office will continue to root out corruption at all levels. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” Fleury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… thank District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my office to expose this scheme and hold this official … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … The former chairman of the Wallkill Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftTown of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… reconciliations, issue appropriate receipts for all money received, deposit money intact or in a timely manner, file accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… Deposit foreign fire insurance money in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with other District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… a timely manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit real property taxes in a timely manner and did not remit … manner. Specifically, the Clerk did not: Deposit 39 real property tax collections, totaling $505,197, within 24 … Clerk made annual remittances in February, which kept the money from being productively used or invested to earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New York State and Local Retirement System, State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… to collect fine money for deposit into the court bank account, instead logged the cash receipts but pocketed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 of ambulance service … Sheriff Gregory J. Rudolph and District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementPutnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County … deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, county treasurers are required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Jefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings We found … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Yates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
Bronx District Attorney Clark and New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced that the longtime director of a Bronx youth group has been indicted on charges she stole $112000 from a stateadministered federally funded grant to support afterschool programs for middle school children
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college … also found the district paid the secretary-treasurer a total of $118,940, which equates to the secretary-treasurer working more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… Burlew, was charged in July with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. Corning officials requested … For a copy of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/cities/2014/corning.pdf DiNapoli … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District … for collecting and depositing cash generated from beer sales at the annual summer festivals. The investigation revealed that over $42,000 in cash sales were collected by Rosas but never reported or deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli … card to make $2,230 in purchases for herself, ranging from video rentals to hair accessories. She also attempted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townOpinion 88-14
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of … §§1219, 1310, 2222, 2223, 2224: Unclaimed property held by a sheriff for a county prisoner should be placed in the … applicable to bailments (CPLR 213; see, Baratta v Kozlowski , 94 AD2d 454, 464 NYS2d 803). After a period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were generally up-to-date and complete. However, the clerk does not make an entry into the court and trust fund register … Project – Board Oversight (Dutchess County) The board does not ensure the joint water project is operated in … with the intermunicipal cooperation agreements. The board does not require the city to make its quarterly estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits