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Do We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office will attend community events around the state this month to help residents search … owners. “I encourage everyone to come out to the community events to search for money that may be waiting for you,” … for a number of years. Residents who cannot make it to the events can search for and claim their money by using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in … as far as billing the state for working over 24 hours a day on a few occasions. This is the latest example of the … Comptroller DiNapoli was sentenced today to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721112 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage … order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for employees who opted out of health insurance coverage. In … Comptroller DiNapoli continues to be a zealous watchdog for taxpayers and of public money and I look forward to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck violated the trust of her neighbors and stole thousands of dollars,” DiNapoli said. “Hopefully, her conviction will … our thanks to the New York State Police and the Office of the State Comptroller for all of their hard work on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… A former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over $16,000 from the company over a three-year period, New York State … STEALING OVER $16000 A former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… She was also fired from her position as clerk. “My office continues to work closely with law enforcement to … by the two town justices. As a result, she was able to cover up the theft of approximately $5,620. She later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… and the Le Roy Police Department for partnering with my office on this case.” DiNapoli’s investigation and audits … actively gambling during this time and used the money to cover his expenses. DiNapoli recommended that department and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… her health insurance premiums, giving herself $5,518.77 in benefits that she was not entitled to. "Today, Jennifer … Corning Police Department for their ongoing partnership in ensuring we uncover corruption and carry out justice.” The … light. She pleaded guilty to falsifying business records in the first degree and was ordered to pay restitution in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsDiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… operator employed by the Town of Gardiner, was arrested for defrauding the Town of over $14,000 in health care buyout payments he was not entitled to. “Mr. … District Attorney Clegg he is being held responsible for his actions.” “Public employees must be held to a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insuranceDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the Willsboro Fire District Treasurer, as well as the Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Willsboro, NY. District Attorney Carriero was appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr., for allegedly stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean … the New York State Police, he will face the consequences for his actions.” Gaylor Jr., 41, of Olean, was charged with … account, which he then used to withdraw cash and pay for personal expenses. Gaylor Jr. is due back in court on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their … There are several steps entities can take to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take advantage of the New York State pension system by stealing from a … this fraud.” For over 30 years, Banas worked for the City of Tonawanda Public Works Department. He died in December 2019. Smith Shaver, 61 of Honeoye, identified herself as Banas’ friend, and was the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As … Attorney Fitzpatrick for his continuing partnership in combatting public corruption and for holding Mr. Cecile … Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3rd Degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. Both checks were then cashed separately. … a request to NYSLRS for a loan against her pension in the amount of $4,055. After she received the check, Brady … loan check and Brady was sent a new one, which she cashed. In the meantime, the third party had deposited the original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. leads the … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… text messages or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment … text messages or other communications that purport to come from the states retirement fund and the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… actions. I thank them for their continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two … was the treasurer for the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. In pleading guilty, she admitted that she stole about $24,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… P. DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a … Attorneys and prosecutors statewide to combat corruption in the use of public funds.” Junkovic, 49, faces up to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to making false statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of their inability to submit a change … a change to their direct deposit advice print option in NYSPO while accounting reconciliation reports are being … Deposit record or updating the suppress DD Advice Print (Opt In/Out) option for printed direct deposit advices. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-online