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DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… the Comptroller and his staff for their diligent work on this case," District Attorney Holley Carnright said. … The Comptroller’s audit concluded that Denardo could not have committed his crimes if the fire district board enforced … Monthly audits of bank statements; Signatures on all checks by the treasurer and one of two authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… ALBANY – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick, 53, of Monmouth County, N.J., … sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County … the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, for allegedly stealing his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a state prison. In June, Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds after his thefts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… piggybank, pocketing over $240,000,” DiNapoli said. “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today … the recovery of a substantial portion of what we would have been able to prove at trial. I hope that this case … which is scheduled for Sept. 17. Brown, 72, was arrested on April 10, 2019, after DiNapoli’s office, working with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Inmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… times while serving a sentence for the same original crime. Key Findings We found the Department has appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing school district funds earmarked for students and spending them on personal and luxury expenses between 2018 and 2022. … allegedly enriched their own lives by spending the money on lavish gifts for themselves,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. “Deanna Hansen … might think of gaming the system. I’d like to thank ADA Bill Andrews for handling this case, and the Albany County … a signatory or account holder, received $67,423 through an online payment platform from the account. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… allegedly took advantage of her husband’s death to try to cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “She will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… than $200,000 in inflated payments. This sentencing is the latest in the combined efforts of the Comptroller and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Fire Department treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in … created direct withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal … and the New York State Police for partnering with us to hold this individual accountable. I urge other fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge Robert H Freehill to grand larceny in the fourth degree
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… someone would pocket the very funds that enable them to do their lifesaving work," said Attorney General … cash, issue herself checks, and charge personal expenses on the Fire Company’s credit card, including purchases for … Dominick Zarrella. Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski worked on the matter as well. The Comptroller’s investigation was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… York State Common Retirement Fund and SSA that were sent to his deceased mother, Elizabeth Dorothy Case. Bump … dignity and respect at the time of her death. I’m grateful to the Social Security Administration for their partnership … When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country, on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… the offender is subject to a range of sanctions, including license suspension or revocation, significant fines, and … an “ignition interlock restriction” to their operator’s license. In New York City, persons convicted of DWI are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… a reduction in his pension earnings from the date of his crime until his termination. “Bruce Karam shamelessly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… Albany woman, and the indictment of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. “Forcing … order to take advantage of him and steal his hard earned pension and social security benefits is reprehensible,” … New York State Police and the Schodack Police Department for partnering to ensure that justice is served for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… District Attorney Williams and the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will … Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, she received monthly benefits of approximately $1,000, which … pension fund payments to her personal account, from which she then withdrew and spent the money. Chatley pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pension