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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state … A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21946 in state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… College for over 22 years before retiring in June 1995. She died in May 2020 and all pension payments should have … system was not informed of her death. Upon discovering she had died, the payments were stopped. DiNapoli’s … $8,607.58, were cashed with forged signatures after she died. An analysis of the bank records revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former Village … Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23,000 from the village. “Mr. Halstead betrayed the village he was … My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension … the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69481 in state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged … State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and … Allegany County District Attorney’s Office in making this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… that is meant for dedicated public servants who spend long careers working for the people of their communities,” Doorley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… fundraising money," DiNapoli said. "He financed trips to North Carolina and Massachusetts, including the Boston Duck Tour, … lieu of $5,000 bail. He is due back in Tupper Lake village court on April 13. "I cannot begin to say how many times I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to safeguard public finances but instead she allegedly abused her position … State Police for their ongoing partnership in combatting public corruption.” Genesee County District Attorney Finnell … County Centralized Arraignment Part. Her next court appearance is scheduled for August 13, 2024 in the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… of John Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose Company, for theft of $18,772 from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his … plea of John Morabito former chief of the Border City Hose Company for theft of $18772 from the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing … mother, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, South Carolina Seventh Circuit Solicitor Barry J. Barnette and Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Frederick D. Knapp Jr. pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree Friday in Dutchess County Court after an … $390,000 while in office. “This individual betrayed the trust of the taxpayers of the town of Beekman,” DiNapoli said. “But … Frederick D Knapp Jr pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree after an audit and investigation by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 90-33
… in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (power to appoint officers and employees) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c), … a village board meeting, the deputy mayor has the power to appoint village officers and employees, subject to village … Law, §4-400(1)(c) grants to the village mayor the power to appoint all non-elected officers and employees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity … District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… personal needs. Thanks to the New York State Police and DA Callanan, Storrs will be brought to justice.” New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 96-12
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Fiscal Year (change only by special act) TOWN LAW, §181: The fiscal year … be changed only by act of the State Legislature. You ask how a fire district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed today charges Cesternino … on the Fire Company's credit card, including purchases for her personal sales business. Today's indictment is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida … Jonnell Rose former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department pled guilty to stealing more than $300000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that the former superintendent of schools and a former security system specialist of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District were … District Attorney Miriam E Rocah announced that the former superintendent of schools and a former security system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… where she resided. Hansen appeared before Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Sentencing was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-father