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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in … was sentenced by the Honorable Richard M. Koweek following her guilty plea to Falsifying Business Records in the First … "Ms. Cesternino stole fire company funds to bankroll her private cookware business," State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… and the New York State Police. “Ms. Miele allegedly used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her personal gain and altered Village records to cover her theft. My office’s investigation and our partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the Pension Fund from … that Burnett was alive but was unable to personally come to the phone because he was hard of hearing. She then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that an … Bailey pocketed more than $9,000 in cash from property tax payments, permit fees and the sale of a village vehicle … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/altmar.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Crotona Day Care Center Program Director Anna Mendez on one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C … childcare. DOI was gratified to perform financial analysis on this investigation and work with the state Attorney … General’s office and the state Comptroller’s office on this important case." Mendez allegedly collected money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… functions as the town tax collector. She allegedly used her position to steal cash payments made to the town and manipulated town accounts to disguise her theft. "Ms. Hart violated the public trust by stealing town fees and will be held accountable for her actions," DiNapoli said. "My staff, working with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesColton-Pierrepont Central School District – Financial Duties (2017M-229)
… duties and whether the Treasurer controlled the use of her electronic signature for the period July 1, 2015 through … of the payroll process. The Treasurer did not control her electronic signature. Key Recommendations Establish … clerk’s duties. Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic signature. … ColtonPierrepont Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/colton-pierrepont-central-school-district-financial-duties-2017m-229Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… of Charles Alton Bump Jr. to two counts of felony theft for stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York State … Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General for their partnership in seeing that justice was served.” “This sentence holds Charles Bump accountable for deceiving the Social Security Administration so that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… from the state pension fund. Gabriel, who resigned her public office and retired in Aug. 2020, is alleged to … hours she worked. Now she must face the consequences of her actions,” DiNapoli said. “I am committed to protecting … claimed credit for full-time work for the town when her actual hours were far less. For example, in 2018 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… her arrest will deter others from such corruption. My office works to safeguard the pension fund and thwart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… restitution in the amount of $3,869. “Ms. Becker abused her position by taking funds paid to her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… used the village bank account to pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car payments, and to … used a village gasoline credit card to pay for fuel for her personal vehicle. She was employed by the village between … of 2020. “Jaeger allegedly treated the village funds as her personal bank account, writing checks to herself for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000DiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… of Sherman Treasurer Ann Gilbert faces felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village sewer, water and taxes, according to an … betrayed her neighbors by pocketing tax payments to pay her personal expenses,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… Office. We stand committed to continuing to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate corruption at all … committee in accordance with the New York State Election Law. Wormuth also agreed to contribute any remaining funds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… Anthony Banack selected to receive his pension as a Pop Up Joint Allowance Half, which provided him with a reduced … set at $20,000 bond or cash. If convicted, Banack faces up to 5 to 15 years in state prison. The charges are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… Pleasant Valley in the alleged theft of nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother's pension payments. "Ms. Robertson … could deceive the retirement system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now charged with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-system