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Opinion 92-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … assume command, or attempted to instruct the fire chief on how to fight a fire (see Memoranda to the Governor by the … history, we believe that Town Law, §§176(11) and 176-a do not prohibit the board of fire commissioners from adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified her personal town and county tax payments of $4,303. “Day … Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring this individual to justice.” “It is always a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on … enforcement to hold you accountable. I thank Orange County District Attorney Hoovler for his continued partnership and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… District Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to … to ensure she was brought to justice.” “The sentencing of Joy LaBarr marks a significant step towards accountability … District Attorney F Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… with using her official position to have the village pay $25,988 for optional insurance coverage for her family … 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/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New York State and Local … and benefits and prevented Waldron from receiving money to which she was not entitled. "This town clerk marred a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen, the New York State Police and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, … will continue to protect the pension system from fraud.” “I commend the dedicated work put forth by our State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole by pocketing cash deposits instead of depositing them in the clerk’s bank account, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public … District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law … York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent and thorough investigative work of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsSocial Media Use Policy
… when you visit a social media site. Information (photos, videos, messages, etc.) you share with or post to our pages … origin, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex (including gender identity or expression), disability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities and improve access to health, mental health and educational services, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… Village Treasurer (Treasurer) did not maintain control of her electronic signature. The Treasurer allowed her signature to be affixed to checks without her being present. Alternate signatories …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… or account holder, transferred $67,423 through an online payment platform from the account to herself. Another … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving 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/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… the contributions to the committee’s treasurer, or on the Financial Disclosure Reports that were filed with the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOpinion 91-39
… diminution of his or her retirement allowance, subject to the income limitation imposed by Retirement and Social … from both positions, and subsequently be re-appointed to the position of trustee without diminution of his or her … for elective office, however, is limited. Section 150, as amended by L 1984, ch 117, further provides that a person who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39DiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… three years supervised probation. He was also ordered to pay restitution. “Mr. Bump’s conviction should serve as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of Potsdam’s judges, the diligent work of the Comptroller’s investigators provided substantial … municipal reports or notify the state Justice Court Fund of the income. Auditors also identified a cash shortage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s … businesses, and made ATM cash withdrawals of Company funds. Additionally, the Fire Chief used the Company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17