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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Melinda Mindy Wormuth the former town of Halfmoon Supervisor on state charges for stealing several campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund
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
… to documents filed with the court today, Banack’s father, Anthony Banack, was a New York State pensioner who retired in 1991. At the time of his retirement, Anthony Banack selected to receive his pension as a Pop Up … to his wife, Rosemary Banack, at the time of his death. Anthony Banack died in 2004, and Rosemary Banack ultimately …
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
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . …
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-fundsVillage 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.pdfDiNapoli: 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 announced … Thomas P DiNapoli St Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced …
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
… sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal … sentenced in federal court for stealing $34000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County …
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
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. … West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed today charges Cesternino with Grand Larceny in the Second … According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position as 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
… the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with District Attorney … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
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
… they were not entitled to,” DiNapoli said. “They now have been held accountable for their actions. I thank District Attorney Stanzione and the New York State … concocted a scheme to defraud the state pension system out of tens of thousands of dollars. I commend our members, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsOpinion 91-39
… her appointment to this vacated position. October 2, 1991 Joel B. Gewanter, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Cedarhurst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her … with his daughter, Alayne Bertolino, now a resident of Georgia. All pension payments were to cease upon his death. … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
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
… Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently … State employee. The defendant was arrested and presented today in the District of South Carolina. Manhattan U.S. … pension fraud.” According to the Complaint unsealed today: * From August 2010 until August 2015, GROSSMAN …
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
… from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office and our partnership with District Attorney Baker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… other things, social outings with friends and pull-tab games at the American Legion Hall in Oneida. The charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsState 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 Louise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughterDiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… Thomas P. DiNapoli has named Colleen Crawford Gardner as Executive Deputy Comptroller and Melanie Whinnery as Deputy … labor issues and impressive work ethic make them the ideal executive team to manage the day-to-day operations of an … York State Department of Labor from 2010 to 2012, Deputy Executive Director of the New York State Insurance Fund from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in … Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft