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DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she … property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, State Comptroller Thomas P. … Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a felony and forced to repay the money she stole.” Hart, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of Town of Geneseo , Monticello Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park . "In today's fiscal … completed audits of Town of Geneseo Monticello Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… Carville and the State Police for their partnership in rooting out public corruption.” District Attorney Carville … the responsibility and trust that the public has in the work they do. Those who chose to abuse that trust are … County District Attorney’s Office, for their hard work in putting an end to this dishonest act.” Karam and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch … a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick is alleged to have stolen over $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to his deceased godfather, Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… charging Linda Miller 57 a resident of Englewood NJ with grand larceny in the second degree a class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown abused the trust of multiple communities and treated … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… Karen Walsh, a 68-year-old Rochester woman, pleaded guilty to stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her mother, whose death had not been reported to the pension system. As part of the plea, Walsh was ordered … Karen Walsh a 68yearold Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing $12973 in state pension payments sent to her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart accountable." Hart, 61, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District , Plainedge Union Free School District and the Tapestry Charter School . In an era of limited resources and increased … his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District Plainedge Union Free School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… was terminated from her $35,000-a-year post by the village in April 2018. "Little by little, Ms. Erickson systematically … DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney Flynn, Ms. Erickson has … but stole money intended to support programs for children in the Village of Hamburg. I want to thank our partners in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Malone Central School District and the Marathon Central School District . "In an era of limited … resolutions and collective bargaining agreements. Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (Cortland … School District Malone Central School District and the Marathon Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … than $1.7 million of surplus funds from the general fund to the debt service fund from July 1, 2010 through June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was … “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “By working with … the payments in monthly municipal reports or notify the state Justice Court Fund of the income. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionAlbany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… disbursement functions increases the risk that Department funds could be misappropriated without detection. Although … software does not produce accurate accounts receivable aging reports, which hinders Department officials’ ability to … by making more timely disbursements to those victims who have been unpaid for the longest period of time. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily prevented. Checks and balances are a … with the disposition as the Town of Ellery is going to be made whole and Ms. Thompson will be a convicted felon, … 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/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesTown of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… from the Supervisor and the Board did not perform annual audits of the books and records of officers or employees who received or disbursed money. Because the accounting firm … of, the books and records of all officers and employees who received or disbursed money during the preceding year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103DiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… effort and work of the Comptroller’s office, the NY State Police, and the Steuben County DA’s Office,” said … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fund balance for operations. The surplus fund balance in the general fund exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit … $1.75 million, or 12.8 percent of the next year’s budget. In addition, district officials have not developed a … Officials also did not implement the recommendations in a prior audit released in March 2016. This audit contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… and procedures for credit card usage. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws to contain adequate guidance and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardVillage of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations and review the Court’s financial … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight of financial operations and review the Courts financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152