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DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, ADA Paul Kelly, who ensured that the defendant was held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official to engage in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water … submitted memorandums to the Board of Water Supply for “emergency” payments to the law firms, including memorandums …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… said. “Thanks to our investigation and partnership with United States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Pearson and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Shannon Countryman, 46, was … using their position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the tremendous work done by our State … Christina Pearson and NYS Police Superintendent Steven G James announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… The former executive director of Girls On The Run (GOTR) of Central NY was charged with allegedly … with these acts.” GOTR receives its funding from various school districts and donations. It provides programming aimed … rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an approved trip to Vegas, Weigel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… today on felony charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor … Court on felony charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … on his mother’s death by pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . “I will continue to safeguard the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Former President of Local Historical Society Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $62K from Non-Profit
… of a fiberglass ox statue for the “Oxen of Orleans” Public Art Project. Ierlan purchased the ox with her own personal … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-former-president-local-historical-society-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-62k-non-profitDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York … of the community she served,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Oneida County District Attorney Carville and the New York … in holding her accountable.” Carville said, “The Oneida County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000Real Estate Advisory Committee
… Social Security Law. The Real Estate Advisory Committee reviews proposed mortgage and real estate investments. In the … with the consent of the Investment Advisory Committee reviews proposed mortgage and real estate investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/real-estate-advisory-committeeFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… in the fight against public corruption." According to the Indictment: VATTER served in the Newburgh City Fire … law school and practiced law. In November 2009, the Indictment charges, VATTER returned to the Newburgh Fire Department as its Chief. The Indictment further alleges that VATTER failed to report his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the volunteer Patterson Fire Department ("PFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… his children. As part of his plea agreement, Lobur will pay restitution totaling $39,182.92. The money was used for, among other things: payments on a Yard Card, Discover Card, and FIA Card, which were used to buy a … the added burden and stress of having to figure out how to pay for their children’s education. Any misuse of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell T. Ippolito, who is handling the case, stated that between 1997 and July 21, … children and youth the importance of proper etiquette, what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach … Program and was paid more than two times the normal hourly pay rate for one teacher position. The Advantage After School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… G. James announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer … 2003, Groves held various positions and is currently its president. She served as both the president and interim treasurer from August 2018 through Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more … he stole property valued at over $65,000 from the Town of Erin. The thefts of products and equipment were for Burlew’s … Roger Burlew former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin in a public corruption case involving the theft of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli Statement on the Passing of His Father Nicholas DiNapoli
… “My family and I mourn the passing of my beloved father, Nicholas P. DiNapoli. Dad passed away at … My family and I mourn the passing of my beloved father Nicholas P DiNapoli Dad passed away at the age of 92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-statement-passing-his-father-nicholas-dinapoliComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has been sentenced to … sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he … he stole property valued at over $65,000 from the Town of Erin. The thefts of products and equipment were for Burlew's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has been sentenced to … sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he … he stole property valued at over $65,000 from the Town of Erin. The thefts of products and equipment were for Burlew's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli Commends Legislature for Passing Bill to Modernize Banking Development District Program and Expand Access to Capital in Underserved Communities
… Anderson for their partnership and leadership. Together, we are ensuring that every community in New York … a bank branch in underserved communities. As of June 2026, the State Comptroller’s office has deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-commends-legislature-passing-bill-modernize-banking-development-district-program-and-expand