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Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. … with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase awareness about unclaimed funds and get even more checks out in the mail to … Comptroller’s website to see if any of the $88 million in unclaimed funds in Buffalo belongs to you." Representatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today on the shortcomings of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an … The Times Union published an oped from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department, was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $300,000 from … of the Vernon Center Fire Department was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison and ordered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated the public he swore to serve by double-dipping, receiving both a public pension and a paycheck at the same time. Today, he admitted to his fraud, and he will be held accountable for … Office’s White Plains Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney James McMahon is in charge of the prosecution. For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced that Gina Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than … DiNapoli and Ulster County DA Emmanuel C Nneji announced that Gina Bradshaw an office manager for numerous doctors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than … hotels, in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously … During the last three years that she was treasurer for the fire company, from 2016 to 2019, investigators found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and … System and $87,790 in Social Security benefits. “Timothy Gritman hid his father’s death to collect his pension … 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. In September 2017, Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … 2017. She pleaded guilty before Judge Gregory P. Storie in St. Lawrence County Court. She is due back in court for sentencing on May 31 st and full restitution of $73,725 is anticipated. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… investigation by the State Comptroller’s Office, the New York State Police, and Acting Wayne County District … 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/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly … Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… herself as Banas’ friend, and was the joint holder on his bank account. Following Banas’ death, Smith Shaver withdrew … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social security payments of $17,790 which were electronically … more than a year so he could steal his pension and social security payments,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said, “We will … system. I thank District Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector General for their partnership and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to act on his proposal to create an optional investment pool to help fund retire health insurance and other post … New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public employees when they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. Congresswoman Grace Meng, New York … more about the issues they’re facing and returning unclaimed funds. I appreciate Rep. Grace Meng, Council Member … you to State Comptroller DiNapoli for working to return unclaimed funds to small businesses in my congressional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… and fines and fees collected were appropriately accounted for. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 to December … by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of NYC Transit (Transit) rules governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Civil Service (Report 2019-S-51 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Civil Service (Report 2016-S-41 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS … Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2018-S-50 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance … revenue generated from agreements CVS Health had with six drug manufacturers and found that CVS Health did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-follow