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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… town garage for more than $65,000 in equipment for his private mechanic’s business,” said State Comptroller Thomas … who blur the line between public and private property. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman and his staff for their … New York taxpayers.” “Today’s guilty plea is the latest in my office’s joint partnership with Comptroller DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicOpinion 93-30
… ; City of Poughkeepsie , supra ; County Law, §657-a). The case of Village of Walden , supra , specifically concerned … from village justice courts to the county jail. In that case, because the sheriff's department was unable to provide … the county. It is our opinion that the Village of Walden case is dispositive of your question. In reaching this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Herbert Friedman, former chief financial officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council). … Grand Larceny and Conspiracy charges for facilitating the theft of $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… a set of criteria. The law is named for Kendra Webdale, who was killed when she was pushed in front of a subway train … events, including attempted suicides, weapons possession, sex offenses or domestic violence, are required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: NYC Department for the Aging Faces Challenges Meeting Growing Home Care Needs
… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) provides home care and case … expanding waitlists, and the increasing number of older adults show the scale of need. By quantifying it, the city’s … funded. 60+ Population Growing From FY 2019 to FY 2024, the population age 65 and older and the population age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-department-aging-faces-challenges-meeting-growing-home-care-needsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… they can steal from their community and get away with it. My thanks to Franklin County District Attorney Crawford and … Bridget Brown was held accountable for her crimes.” “I am thankful to the investigators who dedicated themselves … assigned to the case. “This case is a clear example of how public corruption erodes trust and harms the very …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionGreenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused of Forging Certifications, Keeping Student Fees
… was released on his own recognizance, as none of the charges are bail eligible. The case was adjourned to June 5. … but EMS providers, and many other people and groups, who were led to believe they were obtaining valid … him accountable for his actions, as we do any official who disregards their duty to the public. "I commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/greenburgh-paramedic-supervisor-accused-forging-certifications-keeping-student-feesFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… light,” said Mills . “It is important to public trust to know that their hard earned money is not being squandered. We … any type of financial illegal behavior or abuse of power. I applaud the work of our State Police members assigned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… to. We will continue to aggressively investigate any case involving public corruption and those who take advantage … the work of the State Police members assigned to this case, the Comptroller’s Office, and the Essex County District … due back in court on October 21. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed …
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
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident … Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in October of 1998. Today, he was sentenced to a five-year term of probation and … pleaded guilty to the indictment on October 12, 2016. Today, he was sentenced by the Honorable Stephen W. Herrick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… and perform 200 hours of community service today for 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingComplaint Processing
… basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated … complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting investigations in compliance with New York City regulations and CCRB’s … 3,872 and 1,749 complaints within its jurisdiction in 2020 and the first half of 2021, respectively. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingWage Theft Investigations
… State Labor Laws, including the 2011 Wage Theft Prevention Act, established to reinforce protection of workers against unfair and/or illegal … the investigative and restitution arm of worker and wage protection, the Division conducts wage theft investigations …
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
… and educational services, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The …
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
… funds, announced State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District … Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany Division. Senior United States District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy also ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsComptroller 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
… city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her late mother, who died in 1983. "From the day her … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank my auditors and investigators for uncovering this brazen scam against the city and its … After her husband's death, Lola Martin was eligible for his Firemen's Pension Fund benefit from the city of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… irreversible effects of lead exposure can include anemia, hearing loss, lower IQ, growth and behavioral problems, …
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)
… should be prepared and provided to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of … to District Attorney Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “I commend the efforts of the New York State Police in collaboration with the New York State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for court-placed youth to ensure they meet federal, State, … To determine whether the New York City Administration for Childrens Services adequately operates Horizon and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centers