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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli Statement on Retirement of Rep. Carolyn McCarthy
… and better gun background checks and took time to join me in an effort to educate others on childhood obesity. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-retirement-rep-carolyn-mccarthyDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she could get away with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement …
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
… Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway was charged this … for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 of ambulance service funds, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J Conaway was charged this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementOpinion 88-24
… program, where reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in … costs include gasoline, electricity, the cost of use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's time in preparing … or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and New York City … Chief Investigator John McManus. Senior Legal Support Analyst Rachel Demma and Legal Analyst Jack Jones of the Public Integrity Bureau also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. She also wrote checks to herself from the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksOpinion 91-21
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and … received in his or her capacity as administrator of estates. The chief fiscal officer, however, may voluntarily … fiscal officer in his or her capacity as administrator of estates and not as chief fiscal officer. Therefore, we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my office’s Division of … a clear message: the law will hold anyone accountable for trying to exploit the system for financial gain. When applied properly, justice holds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Comptroller DiNapoli announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon NY has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… in a timely manner and did not remit these collections to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk … of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a weekly basis, as … kept the money from being productively used or invested to earn additional revenue. Complete bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Chautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… taxpayer money is a priority of mine, and I thank St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … The monies were a combination of payments from the Town of Canton and the Morley Fire District, as well as fundraising … retail consumer items, investigators found. Perkins, of Canton, pleaded guilty in St. Lawrence County Court. She is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000Opinion 2000 - 13
… in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second company) TOWN LAW §176-b(10): An individual … in a second volunteer company is automatically deemed to have vacated his or her membership in the first fire … fire company. Town Law §176-b contains provisions relative to volunteer members of fire district fire companies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two … in fighting public corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Judge Marsha Williams. She is due back in court on March 22nd. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
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)
… without her being present. Alternate signatories did not sign in the absence of the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer. … it. In her absence, have authorized alternate signatories sign checks using their own signatures. Except for as … with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on an issue raised in the Village’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Town of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
Determine whether the Town of Gaines (Town) Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) adequately performed her financial duties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/gaines-2021-172.pdf