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DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased mother. “Ms. Chatley hid her mother’s death to try to steal from the state retirement system and line her … that Patricia Chatley 61 of Nunda New York pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25000 in New York state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… including a $1,148 check from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, and various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund … Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said: “Stealing funds intended to help the needy and vulnerable is especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… payments and bi-weekly Social Security payments in a joint account with her daughter, Schwinzer, 46, of Madisonville, … payments totaled $56,352 and were deposited into the joint account, with Schwinzer withdrawing that amount in funds. … in NYSLRS and Social Security payments from her mother’s account. The deposits were made electronically into Conklin’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localOpinion 2000-4
… a termination pay program where: the program is to provide an incentive to certain employees to separate from service, … bargaining, a termination pay program designed to provide an incentive to certain employees to terminate their … more years of service with the district would be offered an opportunity to participate in the program. The employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … which provides fire protection and emergency services to approximately 8,900 residents, is governed by an elected … authorized credit limits. Ensure that credit card accounts do not allow cash advances. Monitor credit card purchases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. Expenditures for 2016 totaled $226,831. Key Findings District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Barnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Barnard Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Barnard Fire District Financial Condition 2015M145 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Slingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the District obtained professional services in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250Franklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Franklin-Treadwell Fire District (District) officials provided adequate oversight to ensure … were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes. Key Findings Although District officials … Determine whether FranklinTreadwell Fire District District officials provided adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16Fairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the District’s progress, as of September 2014, in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through July 8, 2013. … general fund budget totaled approximately $941,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsRidge Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-165-F)
… why the bank balances presented on the Treasurer’s reports for three consecutive months contained discrepancies totaling … governed by a five-member Board. The Board is responsible for the overall financial management and safeguarding of its … acts as the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, disbursing and accounting for District funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ridge-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-165-fSelkirk Fire District – Procurement of Professional Services (2021M-55)
… Determine whether Selkirk Fire District District officials solicited competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/09/selkirk-fire-district-procurement-professional-services-2021m-55Richburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Richburg-Wirt Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provide adequate oversight of … fiscal training records. Understanding the Audit Area Fire districts are district corporations and political … Did the RichburgWirt Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… in benefits deposited into the account from 2019 to 2022. Gaines Jr. was not an account holder on his father’s … to the New York State Local Retirement System until June 2022, at which time payments were stopped. Gaines Jr. used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… director of the Village of Waverly pleaded guilty to official misconduct for destroying and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to one year conditional discharge and paid full restitution … York State Police. “Mr. Shaw shamelessly altered records to cover up his misappropriation of money meant to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the … those individuals willing to engage in fraudulent acts.” Michael D. Calarco, Wayne County District Attorney said, “I … Thomas P DiNapoli Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesSouth Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Otselic Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight of District … Determine whether the South Otselic Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169DiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the indictment of former City of Dunkirk … and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the indictment of former City of Dunkirk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… Martin, and our members. Public officials have a duty to act with integrity and transparency, and this case serves as … the village’s account in the amount of $19,302 over the course of six years. As part of his plea, he repaid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-village