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Former Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of the former Captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Michael Moran, for … Michael P Langey and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the arrest of the former Captain of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on … This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … Eric T Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftComplaint Processing
… Objective To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) … and other agencies and for truncated complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting investigations in compliance with New … Manual, no case should be recommended for truncation if there is an outstanding request for body-worn camera …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… defrauding the New York State pension system by concealing his unlawful post-retirement public income and for stealing … from the village through sham requests for reimbursement. His fraud was discovered during a joint investigation by … defrauded the state retirement system but also stole from his community,” said DiNapoli. “I thank District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingWage Theft Investigations
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is efficiently utilizing its resources … unemployed and connect job seekers to jobs. Its Division of Labor Standards (Division) is committed to safeguarding … New York State workers through vigorous enforcement of State Labor Laws, including the 2011 Wage Theft Prevention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… from entering the facilities and improve access to health, mental health and educational services, according to an audit … access to education, special education and medical and mental health services so the youth are prepared to re-enter … ACS is responsible for admitted youths’ safety, medical, mental health and case management services and oversees their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough, 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of wire fraud and theft from a program receiving federal … Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough 69 of Queens New York was sentenced today to 13 months in prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsLead Poisoning Prevention Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health has provided adequate oversight of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Our audit covered … risk to children. Lead poisoning is most often the result of inhaling or ingesting lead-contaminated dust. The … To determine if the Department of Health has provided adequate oversight of the Lead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… statute states that FFI tax proceeds should be distributed to fire departments and companies for the use and benefits of … be distributed between the fire companies in proportion to the active membership of each company. Proper distribution … the chief financial officer and is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, including the allocation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … in pension checks in her mother's name from the city of Buffalo's Firemen's Pension Fund," said State Comptroller … mother of defendant Pearlann MacVittie, was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… as a facilities manager for New York State Colleges at Cornell. He received monthly pension payments and chose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration) (2023-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is ensuring that Adult Protective Services (APS) providers have sufficient staffing and case management practices to implement APS requirements and protect vulnerable adults.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s7-response.pdfOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for court-placed youth to ensure they meet federal, State, and City standards and regulations for the health and safety of youth and staff and provide youth with required services. The audit covered the period … and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for courtplaced youth to ensure they meet federal State and City standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… official misconduct and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state … to official misconduct and attempted computer trespass and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsOpinion 90-23
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … VIII, §§6, 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §105.00: The cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse may exclude from their … such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester and $5,000,000 in the case of Syracuse. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Opinion 95-20
… paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (filing fees for proceedings seeking multiple relief) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: Whether a … one filing fee or separate filing fees for each type of relief sought in a single proceeding seeking multiple relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… Richard A. Brown today announced that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development … and primarily provided services to pre-school children in the communities of Far Rockaway in Queens and Williamsburg … of Brooklyn — were indicted on the alleged thefts in 2014. All were accused of illegally diverting more than $12 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… officer in charge of the Village of Hoosick Falls Police Department and former chief of the Town of Hoosick Rescue … said. "Hudson, while in charge of the Hoosick Falls Police Department, allegedly abused his position of trust at the … the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad and Hoosick Falls Police Department by disregarding his oath and allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His … of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… concealing his father’s death to collect his pension and Social Security payments. “This case is a warning to anyone … be prosecuted. I thank District Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector General for their partnership with … while pocketing $7,542 in pension payments and $17,790 in social security payments, which were electronically-deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-payments