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DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s … York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln for …
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
… of Jennifer Jaeger, former Bemus Point village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. … Additionally, Jaeger used the village bank account to pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car … Jaeger also used a village gasoline credit card to pay for fuel for her personal vehicle. She was employed by the …
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
… 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 … County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in Florida, was charged with grand larceny in the third … felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 …
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
… States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York. “New Yorkers have every right to expect their public officials … 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/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
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a five-count indictment charging Tammy Banack, a resident of Kirkville, New York, with one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one … General Eric T Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a fivecount indictment charging Tammy Banack …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S. … who attempt to defraud the pension system. I thank the New York State Police and Dutchess County District Attorney … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Baker and the New York State Police today announced that Michelle “Shelly” Stevens, the former executive director of … Baker and the New York State Police today announced that Michelle Shelly Stevens pleaded guilty for stealing $1711 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… position as a public official,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s … State Police, we will make sure that justice is served on behalf of Norwood’s residents.” “I will continue to work … Village of Norwood, and assure the people of Norwood that my office will work to restore confidence in its public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit cards to purchase personal items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "But Gail … General Schneiderman. "Communities across New York rely on Volunteer Fire Companies to serve the public and provide … is the result of an investigation conducted by the State Comptroller's Office Division of Investigations and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… announced today that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, pleaded guilty to stealing over … went to great lengths to try and cover up her theft of public funds. She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Joseph Stanzione, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. As part of their plea agreement, they will pay full restitution. … total of $5,050.16 in paper pension checks made payable to Steven Tuomey’s father were cashed after the father’s death. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsOpinion 91-39
… LAW, §150; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §212: A village trustee who also serves as a town employee, upon … suspended unless the amount earned does not exceed the ceiling established by Retirement and Social Security Law, §212. The ceiling fixed in section 212, as amended by L 1991, ch 302, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Soares and the New York State Police for partnering with my Division of Investigations to bring her to justice. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… Thomas DiNapoli for his work to bring Grossmann to account for this conduct.” State Comptroller Thomas P. … defrauded NYSLERS into depositing the payments into a bank account under GROSSMAN’s control. Upon her retirement from … that all future pension payments be remitted to an account opened by GROSSMANN on September 17, 2010 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… “For well over a decade, Ursula Stone took advantage of her position and the trust of Addison residents to systematically steal over a million dollars from her … the Government in the 1st degree, Public Corruption, Attempted Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree, Attempted Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village Clerk-Treasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-hempstead.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… "My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter. … together. My thoughts and prayers go out to Louise and her family." … My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughter