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DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… fraud." Matthew Eckstein, 48, of Syosset, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Joy Watson on charges of: Two counts … felony) Kevin Brody, 54, of Stroudsburg, PA, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Joy Watson on charges of: Two counts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly $240,000, State Comptroller Thomas … degree, a class D felony, and three counts of criminal tax fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. He agreed to pay … DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight fraud and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Debra Kelley pocketed cash fees she collected from the … funds according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Debra Kelley pocketed cash fees she collected from the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors … The clerk, Tina Metz, 54, was arrested by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department and charged with one felony count … or unaccounted for. We will continue to work with Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O’Geen and the Wyoming County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … tourism revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due … gaps. The most immediate risk to the city’s finances is the potential impact of the state budget. The executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is still serving as a captain. VanValkenburgh remains on the Board of Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland, that peace was realized at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in … leadership and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland that peace was realized at long last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessOpinion 91-14
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures (necessity for referendum) -- … for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to cooperation agreement for refuse collection) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for … pending charges of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree. Chris Emmons pleaded guilty before Judge Karen Brandt Brown … Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State … forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our members, Comptroller DiNapoli, the … 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/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 89-49
… the appointment of an administrator d.b.n. ("administrator de bonis non") when the office of administrator becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with disabilities … and county government employees to discuss the program. "NY ABLE offers peace of mind to individuals with … care can put a financial strain on families. The NY ABLE program provides families and individuals with a secure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… CHAPTER 477, AS AMENDED; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district … State Legislature (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, §§103[4], 104), there are also several well-established common law … (see also Wickham v Trapani , 26 AD2d 216, 272 NYS2d 6). Accordingly, a contract for publicity or promotional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 92-54
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as depository when town supervisor is … of a bank would have a prohibited interest in the designation of the bank as a town depository, the renewal of … No. 89-4, p 10). We reached this conclusion because the designation of a bank as a depository is a "contract" for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence of express … referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is consistent with … referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to consistency with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award, the highest award given by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Prior recipients of this award include a U.S. … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award the highest award given by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, … of records that supports its code enforcement activities. Buildings that contain an area of public assembly must be inspected each year, while all other buildings requiring a fire safety and evacuation plan must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State … Office in this complex financial investigation,” Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka said. “Comptroller … have uncovered several criminal schemes in Columbia County over the last several years. This is only the latest.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Social Security … say he was asleep or would try to imitate his voice. When pushed for photographic evidence of his father holding a … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… direct deposit into a bank account jointly held with his daughter, Alayne Bertolino, now a resident of Georgia. All … died in Georgia on Jan. 24, 2014, at the age of 69. His daughter did not notify the state retirement system of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-payments