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President of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… after previously pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The … Elise Mosesman. The defendants were sentenced Tuesday in state Supreme Court, St. George, before Judge Alexander …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsWestchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… and our partnership with U.S. Attorney Berman and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, his scheme was exposed and he is … DiNapoli. "I thank United States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection Service for their continued partnership to … on behalf of the estate, retained Stokes Asset Recovery Services (“Stokes”) as the estate’s abandoned property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… Saeed inflated Medicaid bills by falsely claiming that group rides were separate, individual rides in order to … receive mileage payments for each individual in the group. "Muhammad Adnan Saeed defrauded the Medicaid program … of people, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out fraud. My thanks to District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … Industrial Development Agencies IDAs provided $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015 an increase of 10 percent from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… alleged to have inflated bills by falsely claiming that group rides were separate, individual rides and thereby … vital program, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to hold those who attempt to defraud it … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… by DiNapoli’s office found discrepancies in the Kartway bank accounts and an investigation was commenced. DiNapoli’s … stopped depositing any revenue into the Kartway’s bank account. In all, it was determined that Chris Emmons … The investigation further revealed that although a drawing was never held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… claims for rides which never occurred, overbilling for group rides, and lying about the destinations of the trips to … DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out waste, fraud and abuse, and … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social security … Schodack Police Department for ensuring the suspects will be held accountable for their criminal actions, and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 96-13
… benefits from a service award program and the State Employees Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who … cases (79 percent) were either not reported (Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego and Suffolk counties) or not … and Wayne). For example, auditors found officials in Erie and Montgomery counties did not report the activity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, … Ciera Washington age 35 of the Bronx New York Raven White age 35 of the Bronx and Bryan Otero age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… state. ESD spent almost $2 billion on economic development grants during the four fiscal years ended March 31, 2016. Besides economic development grants, ESD administers the allocation of hundreds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… damaged ceilings and walls, water leaks, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Auditors identified over $32,000 in unallowable … multiple nights of lodging. The company also spent $14,000 on a holiday party, coffee and food unrelated to providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… this joint effort, one more person who believed they could game the system has been caught and will be prosecuted.” “For … who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She subsequently moved to … NYSLRS and SSA continued to deposit funds into the account until early 2021. Smith knew exactly when those benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… for stealing over $200,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father. From October 2017 through October … from the SSA. His guilty plea should serve as a warning that defrauding the SSA or any other government agency will … never be worth money fraudulently obtained." “Concealing someone’s death to obtain their Social Security retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securitySelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety
… Authority’s New York City Transit - Division of Station Environment and Operations has taken appropriate … This is the responsibility of Transit’s Division of Station Environment and Operations (Division) whose stated … a clean, orderly and well-maintained, customer-oriented station environment.” The Division has five operating units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of public bus service throughout New York City as well as the Staten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followFare Collection
… under its original name. It extends from three major New York City terminals – Penn Station, Manhattan; Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn; and Hunterspoint Avenue, Queens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionEagle Mills Fire District No. 1 – Records and Reports (2025M-136)
… the Board with periodic financial reports including balance sheets and budget-to-actual reports. Without status … for the year as well as its cash reserves, fund balance, and outstanding debt at the end of the period. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/10/eagle-mills-fire-district-no-1-records-and-reports-2025m-136