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DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits … the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jacqueline C. Romero, the Inspector General for … County Clerk’s Office in 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… conducted an internal audit of the Erie County Clerk’s Registrar Division and referred its findings to DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… local and federal investigating agencies. “Mtui and Kaiza’s alleged Medicaid fraud tried to undermine the integrity of … with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) . “HHS-OIG works with … including Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, the Otsego County District Attorney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for political campaigns and a non-school related fundraiser. … and the State Police they will now be held accountable for their crimes.” District Attorney McNamara said: “I echo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from … Columbia County, Thorne was allowed to work remotely from North Carolina since 2015 with an annual salary topping … Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne of Forest City North Carolina for allegedly stealing more than $17000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 from the New … County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca a retired Westchester County Police Officer Sciacca allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… State Police for their continued partnership and ensuring she will be held accountable.” “The Schuyler County DA’s … withdrew nearly $20,000 from department accounts; however, she could provide less than $5,000 in receipts to support the … held various positions and is currently its president. She served as both the president and interim treasurer from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… We will seek full restitution and continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… 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/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… obtain $24,915 in grant proceeds under the New York Main Street Program. United States Attorney Freedman stated: “The New York Main Street Program was designed to make sure that grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… was sentenced to be done by July 2022. As part of his plea deal, Volkmann paid a total amount of $92,829 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… in the amount of $135,000. Additionally, evidence at trial showed that Decker pocketed over $100,000 in state … work through the course of a lengthy investigation and trial.” “State grant funding is meant specifically for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled for … $17790 which were deposited into a checking account in the name of his father …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Announces Staff Appointments
… and the New York State, Louisiana, Connecticut, South Carolina and Mississippi CPA Societies. He is also a member … Imperial College (University of London). He resides in North Greenbush. Randy Partridge: As assistant comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-staff-appointmentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… located in Cohoes with the assistance of the Cohoes Police Department and arrested on October 10, 2025. “Preying on an elderly victim to steal his money and deprive him of his basic needs is simply reprehensible. Devin … holding accountable the criminals who took advantage of him. I also want to thank the Cohoes Police Department for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… New York State laws and regulations to assess and collect toll revenues for use of the Thruway. To reduce congestion, … The Thruway system consists of barrier segments, where the toll at each plaza is based on fixed amounts, and mainline segments, where the toll is based on the distance between the vehicle entry and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/23/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Selected Management and Operations Practices BuildSmart NYExecutive Order 88 Report 2023S27
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/31/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88-followComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program ERAP funds to which they were not entitled
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… they are in receipt of benefits, such as one CIN under FFS enrollment and a different CIN under managed care enrollment. Only one CIN should have active eligibility at a … downstate Welfare Management System (WMS) to process enrollment data for individuals in New York City and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients