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DiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: "Michael Klein stole $5.7 million from the Mahopac VFD and … to conclusion." Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said: "Michael Klein waged a 13-year campaign of theft and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange … David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, … First Degree in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State Medicaid program of millions of dollars. Raja …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on … of millions of dollars. Both were remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $1,000,000 cash bail, $5,000,000 fully … in the Fourth Degree. Manojkumar was remanded to Orange County Jail without bail. Two corporations, Unique Class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudOpinion 95-4
… of civil liability arising from alleged criminal conduct) COUNTY LAW, §209: A county board of supervisors generally is authorized to … regarding the propriety of payments made with county funds to reimburse officials upon the submission of … Regarding the procedure which the county board of supervisors may follow in investigating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… for-profit businesses and for personal expenses including jewelry, a family wedding and home renovations. Hiller had … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… Richard A. Brown today announced that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of New York City's largest providers of special education services to pre-schoolers with disabilities, pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… for public corruption, grand larceny and false filing charges stemming from his alleged theft of over $120,000 from … That case is currently pending. Woods was arraigned on charges of grand larceny in the second degree as a crime of … reporting of the school district’s observations. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… and New York City Department of Investigation (NYC DOI) Commissioner Mark Peters today announced that Dorothy … intended for public services and capital improvements in New York City, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison. A multi-agency investigation, including NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… residents than at any time in its history, a record number of jobs and businesses, and an all-time low unemployment … economy is booming, setting employment records in each of the past six years,” DiNapoli said. “Immigrants, who make up nearly half of the population, are an important part of the borough’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… D. Underwood today announced the criminal conviction of Morgan Fuel & Heating Company, Inc., which conducts … Business Records in the Second Degree in the Village of Wappingers Falls Justice Court. Attorney General Underwood … defrauded private customers and municipalities out of rebates they were due," said State Comptroller DiNapoli . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… and New York City Department of Investigation (NYC DOI) Commissioner Mark Peters today announced the conviction … intended for public services and capital improvements in New York City. A multi-agency joint investigation, … agencies, exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
Comptroller DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the rearrest of his alleged collaborator a financial advisor from Syosset for allegedly scamming at least 40 people out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are repeatedly asked to have faith in our leaders, and it appears that faith has been shattered … of the New York City Department of Investigation. “DOI shared its expert knowledge on nonprofit fraud as part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… with Activision Blizzard, Inc. , Pinterest, Inc. , and Wells Fargo Company — companies that have been impacted by … or discrimination. The proposals at Pinterest and Wells Fargo were co-filed by Lander and three of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesOpinion 90-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal Expenses (reimbursement of private legal fees when town official sued both … Whether a town may reimburse a former town superintendent of highways for legal expenses incurred in defending a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… With this settlement, Continuum has made admissions and is paying $2.95 million for its fraud on Medicaid.” New York … perspicacity in seeing that justice was served. There have been too many cases of Medicaid waste, fraud and abuse, … financial health of Medicaid is a threat to the vulnerable citizens who depend upon it for critical services. Today’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s … Diversity Voting Guidelines DiNapoli also announced today the adoption of updated Proxy Voting Guidelines that … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… monitoring of youth services at New York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband … and monitoring of youth services at NYCs two secure juvenile detention centers do more to prevent contraband from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthOpinion 97-9
… municipality for article 18 purposes (see, e.g., 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-48, p 132; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-68, p 135; … NYS2d 358; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation and Taxpayers Ass'n v Town Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d … v Planning Board of the Town of Amenia , 204 AD2d 332, 611 NYS2d 287; Ahearn v Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9