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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… New York has lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were … efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… scheme to steal over $48,000 in funds meant to support seniors and people with disabilities residing in the West … dollars intended to provide housing to individuals and seniors with disabilities," said Special Agent-in-Charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… oversight of the Executive Director. We reviewed all the payments made to the Executive Director from January … define in the Executive Director’s employment contract all compensation and benefits to be received. Ensure that the … oversight of the Executive Director by ensuring that all payments to her are periodically reviewed or audited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took … Office for their help in this investigation,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … cash collections within 24 hours of receipt as required. In 2013 alone, Sheppard failed to deposit nearly $13,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Her husband was a New York State employee, and the family was enrolled in NYSHIP. As a medical office manager, … providers. In those instances, the employee or family member receives any allowable reimbursement by check … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York … the state pension system was not informed of her death and checks continued to be sent. When the Comptroller’s office … The investigation revealed that Roberts had deposited 66 checks into her own bank account and had apparently forged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, today for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in pension payments. “The … I thank DA Stanzione and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in protecting the pension … payments should have ended. However, the Tuomeys did not report the death of Stephen’s father to the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… and making a false statement before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and making a false statement before Chief US District Court Judge Gary L Sharpe in federal court in Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli Statement on Charges Against Former Delhi Village Clerk
… charges filed against a former Delhi village clerk for theft of public funds. The charges resulted from a joint … by allegedly writing $4,788 in village checks to herself for her personal use. She now faces grand larceny charges. … New York State Police, she will now be held accountable for her actions.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… former clerk to justice.” Barnes was initially arrested on Sept. 30 and released on her own recognizance. Since taking …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange … County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former … State Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State …
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 former director of finance and administration at New York University … be held accountable.” Tappe, 59, used her position as the director of finance and administration for NYU’s Metropolitan … A former director of finance and administration at New York University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… nearly $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to safeguard public finances but instead she allegedly abused her position to steal town funds and attempted to hide her crime,” … nearly $3000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley, and Monroe County Sheriff Todd K. Baxter … Thomas P DiNapoli Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and Monroe County Sheriff Todd K Baxter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: 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 … announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the … Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement system.” Deanna Hansen’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
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
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… of Social Services by concealing the approximately $1,000 per month in pension benefits she was taking both on … General's investigation was conducted by Investigator Joel Cordone under the supervision of Deputy Chief Antoine … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-and