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DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… an investigation by the Comptroller, New York State Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. …
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
… and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea … guilty to petit larceny. She served as the town clerk of Lincoln from 2018 to 2022. During that time, she accepted … and sentence of Amy Becker former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln for stealing nearly $4000 from the Town …
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
… village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 38, of Bemus Point, allegedly wrote … of Bemus Point, like many of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious …
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 … County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in Florida, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree. “Ms. Gilbert allegedly betrayed her …
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
… Wormuth, the former town of Halfmoon Supervisor, on state charges for stealing several campaign contributions … public corruption case arose out of a cooperative federal-state partnership between the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the Federal Bureau …
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
… Robertson was charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree, a class D felony. The investigation discovered … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office … official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax …
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
… $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival that was earmarked for the city’s Business … $1711 in cash from the nonprofits Annual Fourth of July Festival …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today … “Thanks to my partnership with the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s Office and the New York State Police, we will make … restore confidence in its public servants,” said District Attorney Pasqua. Berger is accused of stealing the funds …
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
… for the school district from 2014 through February 2020. This case was investigated in partnership with the FBI … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
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
… (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "But Gail Cesternino, then West Ghent's VFC secretary/treasurer, allegedly fleeced her … 46 for allegedly embezzling over $55000 from the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police … office’s investigation and our partnership with District Attorney Calarco and the State Police,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the District Attorney and the State Police for their continuing …
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
… of their plea agreement, they will pay full restitution. Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, of … checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid his father’s death and forged his deceased … secured felony convictions against Stephen B. Tuomey and Kelly Tuomey involving the theft of state pension funds,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsOpinion 91-39
… SERVICE LAW, §150; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §212: A village trustee who also serves as a town employee, … limitation imposed by Retirement and Social Security Law, §212. If his or her post-retirement salary as trustee would … limit imposed by Retirement and Social Security Law, §212. Civil Service Law, §150 provides generally for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law enforcement agency, but as taxpayers, we take …
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
… District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a … Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “As alleged, Joseph Grossmann methodically devised a scheme to steal a … this conduct.” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: “Joseph Grossman allegedly tried to deceive officials that a …
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
… with one count each of Grand Larceny in the 1st degree, Money Laundering in the 2nd degree, Corrupting the Government in … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter. Louise and Robert shared a lifetime together and were an example to us … Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter Louise and Robert shared a lifetime together and were an example to us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughter