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DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… the employee from NYSHIP. The employee must then pay the provider out of pocket either with their own funds or by … debt. This investigation was initiated by a complaint from United Healthcare Special Investigations Unit, who assisted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, … guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of … who put their trust in her.” The Essex County Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security Administration Inspector General’s Office (SSAIG), the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: Four Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid Out of Over $1.6 Million
… General Frank T. Walsh, Jr. today announced the arrests of four defendants for allegedly using three Medicaid … companies to systematically defraud the program out of more than $1.6 million. Those arrested were Jawad … Medicaid transportation companies, A1 Rides Inc., NY Jet Transport Inc. and Ride to Recovery Corp., were allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-four-arrested-allegedly-defrauding-medicaid-out-over-16-millionDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… from the Morley Volunteer Fire Company accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and completed timely and within budget. Office of Victim Services (OVS): Controls Over Selected Expenditures … controls generally ensured that its expenditures for crime victim compensation claims, grants, and forensic rape … made only to eligible victims and providers for eligible victim services. However, auditors identified minor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… patients are at greater risk when their parents and family members are kept in the dark,” said DiNapoli. … persons’ access to records relating to incidents involving family members residing in facilities operated, licensed or … to pertinent information concerning treatment of their family members. Auditors also found facilities do not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesTown of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the former Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) maintained … and appropriate records and reports. Key Findings The former Superintendent intentionally destroyed highway records. The former Superintendent submitted five inaccurate claims to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart tried to game the system and used her position of trust to steal tens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid … A 38yearold Queens woman today was sentenced to five years probation and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… is an environment that demands CCTVs and other devices get inspected and maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … maintenance. Transit prioritizes repairs based on how wide their impact is, their location and the severity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… made to her deceased father. “This case should serve as a warning to those who would try to defraud our state’s … Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my office’s Division of … resolution helps to restore trust in the justice system by sending a clear message: the law will hold anyone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced that former clerk-treasurer of the village of … pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor, today in Town of Ellery Court and was sentenced to pay back … Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B Quattrone today announced that former clerktreasurer of the village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… and a $5,000 fine. Cesternino, 46, was sentenced by the Honorable Richard M. Koweek following her guilty plea to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… secure identity documents, to deliver essential motor vehicle and driver-related services, and to administer motor vehicle laws enacted to promote safety and protect consumers. … in November 2004, the State Legislature amended the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Law) establishing the Driver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in … whose names or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-money