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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. … and must repay the money she stole. My thanks to D.A. Green and the New York State Police for their work with my … extension, an offense against the citizens who fund it,” Green said. “Allowing such conduct would undermine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… charging Graycelia Cizik, 64, a resident of Polk County, Florida, with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in … pension benefits. Cizik was arrested by agents of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida and extradited to Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… after his arrest. Karam pleaded guilty in Oneida County Court before Judge Michael L. Dwyer and is to be sentenced on April 19. LaPolla’s next court date is April 10. The consent order will be filed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… she stole $459,050 in New York state pension and federal social security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s … of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan, and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis announced today. … an effort to defraud New York’s retirement system and the Social Security Administration,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch charging Terence Fitzpatrick, 43, a resident of … was arraigned on the indictment before County Court Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court, and entered a plea of not … unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch charging Terence Fitzpatrick 43 a resident of …
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
… to root out public corruption and the misuse of public funds by maximizing the resources of each office. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overMiddletown Employee Charged With Theft
… by claiming overlapping hours on his time sheets when he worked for both the City of Middletown and the Town … McKelevey was a full-time plant operator at the Middletown sewer plant. At the same time, he worked as the full-time water/sewer superintendent for Crawford, a neighboring town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took place … than $4,800 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home. Relyea, who owns an auto repair … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The … December 31, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance … To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal Justice, Anthony … Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, and the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office in uncovering this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemXVI.3.K Interim Reporting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Section 2900 – Interim Financial Reporting Section 8 of the State Finance Law requires the State Comptroller to … will be prepared. Prior Period Adjustment - The effect of a change in an accounting estimate will be reflected in … interim period in which the revision is made and results of prior interim periods will not be restated. Restatements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3k-interim-reportingDiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… to $440,351 to fund her lifestyle,” DiNapoli said . “My thanks to Montgomery County DA Pearson and State Police … of financial crimes and hold individuals accountable when they exploit positions of authority for personal gain.” … pay for high priced items including a $57,000 down payment on a pick-up truck. She also spent $220,000 on personal farm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberOpinion 2000-4
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING … fixed and certain; that is, the obligation is dependent on variables, such as salary increases, years in service or … Comp No. 82-220, p 278), they are hereby superseded, based on the analysis of NYPIRG , supra and Incorporated Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Applying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… For information about filing, including information and documents you’ll need to submit to NYSLRS, visit our … When you file online, you can upload retirement-related documents as you step through the application process and see … pages in this plan publication. Disability retirement documents can be scanned and emailed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… of the federal tax laws pertaining to Retirement System loans. Your loan will be taxable if: The loan amount exceeds … your loan to exceed the federal limits for nontaxable loans. Exceeding these limits could result in significant tax … if refinancing your current loan or carrying multiple loans would be better for you. Although the repayment amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases November Cash Report
Total receipts through the first eight months of the fiscal year totaled $957 billion $19 billion higher than the Division of the Budgets latest projections thanks partly to increased income tax collections according to the monthly state cash report issued by State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-november-cash-reportDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… that were no longer in their possession, including a Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, 2018. Background The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their … Commission (FCC) collaborated to create the National Do Not Call Registry (Registry), and consumers’ phone numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… million in ordered recoveries. My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and … her with a reduced pension benefit, but allowed her to pass on pension payments to her daughter, Sandra Buie, at the … 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/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23k