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DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a false statement before Chief … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who … agents by claiming she had obtained prior approval for her corrupt conduct,” said United States Attorney Hartunian. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Barnes, 44, admitted before Judge Richard Gumo in Delhi Town Court that she issued four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… White’s mother retired in 2000, she elected to receive her pension benefits in full until her death. When White’s mother died in 2017, the death was … to be made to an account that White jointly held with her mother. As a result, from 2017 until NYSLRS learned of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… following a joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest … funds, instead she allegedly used that position for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “This behavior is … unacceptable and now Henry is being held accountable for her actions. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… a $3.5 million, 6-year fraud relating to two NYU programs, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Manhattan District … at the expense of children with special needs and young English Language learners. She is now a convicted felon and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller Thomas … Roberts, was arrested in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my … After Elona Roberts' grandmother retired from her job as a maintenance supervisor for Monroe County in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County … thefts. She was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… An audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… degree after she allegedly pocketed her deceased mother's pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, … bank account open in order to collect her mother's pension payments. "Ms. Rose thought she could deceive the retirement system and live off her deceased mother's pension," State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Now, due to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State … in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased … wife’s name. He died in April 2020, at which time, the pension payments should have stopped. In July 2022, the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by using a town computer, State … Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. Her actions were exposed during the Comptroller’s review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased mother, Rosemary Banack, … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… $17,000 from the rescue squad. “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing … for the Chatham Rescue Squad for twenty years until her employment was terminated in 2022. Her final position was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly … Grand Larceny. “Jill Havens allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to protect the residents of Shortsville and surrounding communities to fund her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Colton-Pierrepont Central School District – Financial Duties (2017M-229)
… duties and whether the Treasurer controlled the use of her electronic signature for the period July 1, 2015 through … of the payroll process. The Treasurer did not control her electronic signature. Key Recommendations Establish … clerk’s duties. Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic signature. … ColtonPierrepont Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/colton-pierrepont-central-school-district-financial-duties-2017m-229DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… functions as the town tax collector. She allegedly used her position to steal cash payments made to the town and manipulated town accounts to disguise her theft. "Ms. Hart violated the public trust by stealing town fees and will be held accountable for her actions," DiNapoli said. "My staff, working with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in … was sentenced by the Honorable Richard M. Koweek following her guilty plea to Falsifying Business Records in the First … "Ms. Cesternino stole fire company funds to bankroll her private cookware business," State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that an … Bailey pocketed more than $9,000 in cash from property tax payments, permit fees and the sale of a village vehicle … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/altmar.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the Pension Fund from … that Burnett was alive but was unable to personally come to the phone because he was hard of hearing. She then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… and the New York State Police. “Ms. Miele allegedly used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her personal gain and altered Village records to cover her theft. My office’s investigation and our partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheads