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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… Police for their work on this case and for partnering with my office and the Office of the New York State Comptroller in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly … Service Business Manager Darcy J Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementOpinion 88-24
… -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member … with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett announced the … to justice.” “Corrupting the election process is a crime that deserves a serious penalty," said New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Social Security Administration (SSA) that her mother had passed away on July 3, 2018. All related payments should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… She also wrote checks to herself from the fire company’s account and pocketed money, including some from fundraisers, … were able to match Perkins’ deposits into her personal account with similar cash amounts that had been paid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsOpinion 91-21
… Cook v Stockwell , 206 NY 481; see also, Finn v City of New York , 282 NY 153; McCarthy v McGoldrick , 266 NY 199; and Emmitt v Mayor, etc., of New York , 128 NY 117). A waiver, however, "would redound to … and computation of final average salary for purposes of New York State and Local Employees Retirement Systems would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny … of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her mother’s death to divert her pension … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Fish knowingly defrauded the pension system by using her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced that Alayne … “My thanks to Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my … the pension fund was protected, restitution was paid and justice was served.” “The loss of a loved one is always a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… pleaded guilty to misdemeanor petit larceny. “The trust put into Ms. Kelley by Chautauqua County residents was … a warning to others who violate their duty to the public. I thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited and … Determine whether the Town of Exeter Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk recorded deposited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… from the Morley Volunteer Fire Company accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… and personal purchases using the society’s bank account. She also used $5,300 of society funds to repay a … payments rather than depositing the funds into the town’s account. The forensic analysis revealed that on certain days … nearly identical cash deposits into her personal bank account. Brown pled guilty to grand larceny in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyOpinion 2000 - 13
… company may not join a second company unless he or she first terminates membership in the original company. You ask … deemed to have vacated his or her membership in the first fire company upon joining the second fire company. Town … a second volunteer fire company unless membership in the first volunteer fire company is terminated (see 1987 Atty Gen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen … for the alleged theft of $59,293 in court fines, fees and surcharges. “The defendant went to great lengths in her … of public funds. Now, because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with state and local law enforcement, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… Objective Determine if the Incorporated Village of Garden City’s (Village) check signing process complies with Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro … five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly $90,000 after her conviction by guilty plea of grand larceny in the second degree and grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County … arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the State Comptroller’s Office, the Chautauqua County District … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-funds