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Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrests of … behavior and worked with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino to hold them accountable for their actions … fullest extent of the law.” Westchester County District Attorney’s Criminal Investigators arrested Bigelow and Nash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Not all items considered taxable by the IRS constitute salary as defined by the Retirement and … 5 and Tier 6 ERS and PFRS (15 percent of regular salary) members Overtime which is paid by private, non-governmental … for unused vacation for Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and Tier 1 members with a date of membership on or after April 1, 1972 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportOpinion 92-25
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (riding on fire vehicles during emergency calls) TOWN LAW, §§176(11), … the provisions of section 17611 of the Town Law preclude a fire district commissioner who is not a member of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of their jobs with the city. Capuano pleaded guilty today in Rensselaer County Court to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (a Class E felony), which carries a potential prison sentence … will not be tolerated," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My office will continue to partner with Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother. The defendant, Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of … G James announced the arrest of a 68yearold Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12973 in state pension payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… to support her lavish lifestyle at the expense of children with special needs and young English Language learners. She … said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been sentenced for diverting funds that were intended to benefit students for her own personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Public Works (DPW) of the city of Rensselaer, for his role in teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the … plea to the charge of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (a Class E felony). Mr. Capuano admitted his role in selling … in this unfortunate case of theft and abuse, and I hope it sends a message that this type of official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Former Oakfield Fire Department treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey … with us to hold this individual accountable. I urge other fire departments to double-check their books and increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The … callously took advantage of her mother-in-law’s death to profit at the expense of New York’s retirement system and … Administration,” DiNapoli said. “She has now been brought to justice and we will seek full restitution. I thank U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in … beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public servant. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… in and concealing the scheme, was adjourned to June 2, 2025. Following their June 3, 2024 guilty pleas and prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… took over as governor at a time of great challenge in New York state and immediately demonstrated her leadership, competence and more collaborative style. Her State of the State message today continued her … economic recovery taking place here in New York. Local sales tax receipts continue to improve, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressDiNapoli 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-mccarthyTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… of Fishkill located in Dutchess County. The Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town … the Town Comptroller. Ensure that all money collected is properly receipted and remitted to the Town Comptroller in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246Comptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… on April 16, 2024. “Cindy Tappe shamelessly used her high-ranking position at NYU to steal more than $660,000 in … Education Resource Network (“RBE-RN”), which helps school districts improve results for English language … her ordinary living expenses. In September 2018, an NYU program director confronted TAPPE about the payments being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of … in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. “Linda Burrows allegedly concealed her stepfather’s death and … and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore New York for the alleged theft of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… of such points for personal use would violate the gifts bar of Public Officers Law §73(5) and also violate the rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… For example, 94% of youth sampled did not get all the daily case management meetings required within the first week …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for inpatient services on behalf of managed care recipients who had thirdparty health insurance were appropriately recovered
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-payments-inpatient-services-behalf-recipientsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… that, following her mother’s death, Jones, who was an account holder on her mother’s account, allegedly used her deceased mother’s bank card to withdraw $147,455 from her mother’s bank … 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/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-payments