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DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… for their actions. The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens that relied on … back in court on March 28 th . The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedTown of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over Court operations for the period January 1, 2012, through June … for managing Town operations. The Town operates its Court with two Justices - Justice Edwyn Hise has presided … James Orr has presided since 2011. Each Justice has a Court clerk to assist with Court activity. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than … District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was … Rose allegedly violated the trust of the Vernon Center Fire Department members and the public when he used his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I thank District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State … as a public servant to profit at the expense of taxpayers. I commend our State Police investigators for their … 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/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnOpinion 97-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Powers and Duties (participation in county workers' compensation self-insurance plan) WORKERS' … COMPENSATION -- County Self-Insurance Plan (participation in by village housing authority) WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Former President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty … to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with United … his positions of trust with the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department and Fire Council to engage in flagrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… cash payments made to the town for various fees and then manipulated town records to disguise her thefts. She was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… undermines public faith in government. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State … the work of Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s team, Tioga County District Attorney Martin, and our members. Public … County Court. His contemplated sentence is 60 days in jail with a three-year conditional discharge and an agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
Albert Melin the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement of more than $11 million from the PFD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… as his own,” DiNapoli said . “My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police … degree and Corrupting the Government in 2nd degree before Judge Sandra Lute in the Centralized Arraignment Part. His … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… 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/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed … “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. … of the states homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… effort they put forth in identifying and prosecuting this crime. Their hard work and cooperation with the New York … who resigned or retired. Before submitting her resignation letter, she wrote herself a final check for $26,613, which … on Aug. 7 by Judge Chauncey Watches of Steuben County Court and her pension forfeiture ordered by Judge Patrick F. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… A federal grand jury in White Plains New York returned an Indictment yesterday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleOpinion 89-56
… the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (authority to make incentive payments to employees who report health care … or pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, for cash incentive payments to employees who identify health care … established a self-insured health insurance plan. As an incentive for employees to help identify charges made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Opinion 89-13
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(6): A municipality may purchase surplus or second-hand equipment from another municipality of … in subdivision 6 of section 103. It provides as follows: Surplus and second-hand supplies, material or equipment may … be purchased without competitive bidding from the federal government, the state of New York or from any other political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… DiNapoli and industry leaders. PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s arts, entertainment and recreation sector employed 93,500 people in 6,250 establishments. These jobs had an average salary of … In 2019 New York Citys arts entertainment and recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Opinion 92-46
… The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center need … by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center should … by a village of kitchen utensils furniture books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46DiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… of probation, pay restitution of $12,000, complete 250 hours of community service and agreed to a consent order to reduce his pension benefits. “Karam took vital funds meant to support … were inserted by school district employees during school hours in envelopes the school district paid for and were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, … $8,571, during our audit period. As president and owner of the welding company, the Board member had a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148