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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household expenses, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State … to the public by lining her own pockets with money that was meant to help her community,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must … pension and Social Security payments that were issued to her deceased mother-in-law. “Exploiting the death of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including limiting … a constitutional limit on state debt, among other reforms, to bring increased transparency and accountability to state … debt practices. While the Debt Reform Act of 2000 attempted to limit debt and debt service, its provisions have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… restitution in the amount of $3,869. “Ms. Becker abused her position by taking funds paid to her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, for her alleged role in a long-term scheme to defraud the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of … “Gina Bradshaw allegedly took advantage of her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense of the taxpayers,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… it oversees as required under Jonathan’s Law, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … agency’s facilities. “The state must do everything it can to protect individuals with disabilities in their care,” … facility. Before Jonathan’s tragic death, his parents had attempted multiple times to obtain information concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two positions to enrich herself at taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a pension beneficiary, Shirley Conklin, had died on July 3, … not authorized to receive either payment. The 31 monthly pension fund payments totaled $56,352 and were deposited into the joint account, with Schwinzer withdrawing that amount in funds. During this same period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over … today. “Ms. Perkins was entrusted with money meant to protect her community. Instead, she betrayed the fire company and her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73,725 … from the village. “Nancy Berger treated the village as her personal bank account and abused the public’s trust,” … the funds between 2018 and 2022 by writing village checks to herself. Her theft was initially uncovered by the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded guilty today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35,000 in public funds, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart tried to game the system and used her position of trust to steal tens of thousands in public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … Grady. “Ms. Colucci treated the town’s treasury like her personal piggybank and now faces the consequences of her … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire … 2023. “Ms. Perkins diverted money meant to protect her community to line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full restitution after … $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… today announced that Alayne Bertolino pleaded guilty to stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father. “This case should serve as a warning to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… village of Bemus Point, Jennifer Jaegar, pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $58,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 39, of Bemus Point, admitted that from 2015 to 2020 she wrote village checks to herself using forged … disregarded the distinction between public funds and her own pocketbook,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years’ probation, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyTown of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… The former Superintendent submitted five inaccurate claims to the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway … in the Town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. Based upon our audit and investigation, the former … In December 2020, the Superintendent pled guilty to Attempted Obstruction of Governmental Administration and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30