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DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, New York; and Anne T. Donnelly, Nassau County District Attorney announced today the arrest and federal indictment of Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (HUFSD), and Maria Caliendo, the owner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… disclose information as required by New York City law. Under New York City law, elected officials are required to file annual financial … Attorneys General Jerrold L. Steigman and Andrew L. Weinstein, of the Public Integrity Bureau, are prosecuting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of … before Chief US District Court Judge Gary L Sharpe in federal court in Albany announced by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… P. DiNapoli with Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson … Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the Fire Department … Fire Department. I thank Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino and State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… defendant stole checks from unsuspecting Brooklynites as well as local charities. Today’s plea holds him accountable … enforcement partners will continue to pursue mail thieves well into the future.” Galker, 40, took the checks, which had been mailed to addresses around Midwood where he lived, deposited them using a stolen identity, then withdrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais … allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a scheme that allowed Hoffman to steal over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… electronic monitoring and are due back in court on Jan. 26. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… alive while she utilized a power of attorney to access his account and withdraw pension benefits paid on his behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State … the New York State Police announced. Hoffman was sentenced to serve five years’ probation. The sentencing of Hoffman's … mother, Katherine (Katie) Pais, who pleaded guilty to aiding in and concealing the scheme, was adjourned to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overImproper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Report 2018-S-10 ). About the Program The State’s … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-followNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… to our partnership with Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and the New Windsor Police, we were able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Medicaid fraud undermines a vital program that provides health care to people in need. My thanks to Acting U.S. … the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Health and Human Services for their partnership in protecting … Agent in Charge Naomi Gruchacz with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… to defraud the program following a joint investigation. Jason Cecile, Tina DeCarlo and Nichole Murray were charged … students at their homes. In order to further their scheme, Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray also allegedly added phony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… alive, and utilized a power of attorney to access his account and withdraw pension benefits paid on his behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients … Transportation Authority - New York City Transit: Subway Wait Assessment (2019-S-62) Subway wait assessment is calculated at time points, which should consist of between 25 and 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, … funds. Melin took money that was supposed to be used for fighting fires and other department needs, and instead … their books and expose these thefts. I thank U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… of Corrupting the Government in the third degree, a class D felony. Villasuso today paid $175,000 in restitution … of Corrupting the Government in the fourth degree, a class E felony. Diana was sentenced upon his conviction of … count of Engaging Prohibited Conflict of Interest, both class A misdemeanors. The former county executive today paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… today that Syracuse City School District teachers Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray must pay the United States … pay for teaching classes to Twilight Program participants. Jason Cecile was the Twilight Program Coordinator at … by the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, Jason Cecile pled guilty to Corrupting the Government in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… primarily in North America. $150 million to the Vision Ridge Partners Sustainable Asset Fund IV , a fund targeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-program