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DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office uncovered her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded … Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart took advantage of her position and the public's … State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart accountable." Hart, 61, of Mayfield, was charged … on June 19, 2018. While she was the elected Town Clerk, Ms. Hart allegedly misappropriated more than $35,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… divert public funds for his own use and forged records to cover his crimes," DiNapoli said. "I thank Genesee County … he used funds from department and association accounts to cover his personal bills and debts. DiNapoli has recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … position in 2006. Haverley was suspended in November 2015 after the Comptroller's audit and investigation began. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney Beth Drake announced that former … a violation of Title 18, United States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one … York State & Local Retirement System with fake documents and other schemes has ended in his guilty plea and an order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… fines, was sentenced today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, … guilty to grand larceny last June and agreed to pay full restitution. The missing money was uncovered in an audit … fines was sentenced today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63636 in Chautauqua County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in … town clerk in Allegany County in Spring of 2021. “This plea was accomplished based on the tremendous effort and work … restitution in the amount of $1,711. She is due back in court for sentencing on January 3, 2023. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the Frewsburg Central School District, for stealing nearly … and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Bacon and the FBI for their continued partnership in the fight against public corruption.” Hand admitted she stole … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the … Lawrence District Attorney’s Office and the New York State Police, we will make sure that justice is served on behalf of … residents.” “I will continue to work with the State Police and Comptroller’s Office to hold the defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free 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/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… The village of Hamburg’s recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now repaid. Joanne … Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, including money for children’s programs, according to an investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the … evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… violation of the village employee handbook, and approved her unsubstantiated claims of off-hours work for $21,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered the gap during an … with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the … by using a fictitious company," said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to my ongoing … which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; one count of mail fraud, which carries a maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… Rights (CCHR) allowed some housing discrimination cases to sit at times for years without resolution, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … The audit found CCHR lacked clear timelines and oversight to ensure cases were reviewed and investigated timely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… her personal town and county tax payments of $4,303. “Day after day, Ms. Sheppard watched her friends and neighbors … with my staff to bring this individual to justice.” “It is always a pleasure working with our law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-payments