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DiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… paid full restitution of $663,209 after pleading guilty to grand larceny for orchestrating a $3.5 million, 6-year fraud relating to two NYU programs, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … Bragg Jr. announced today. “Cindy Tappe executed a scheme to support her lavish lifestyle at the expense of children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: 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 … New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased motherinlaw over a 16year period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence … probe also found that $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle was unaccounted for. The audit concluded that Hilchey … that officials keep records of ticket sales and use of raffle funds; and Have the treasurer maintain accurate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… Clark and I were “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s … Assemblywoman Clark and I were classmates who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986 …
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
… Hoffman was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State … Hoffman was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48000 in WCHA funds …
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
… "Kathy Hochul took over as governor at a time of great challenge in New York state and immediately … competence and more collaborative style. Her State of the State message today continued her thoughtful, common-sense approach to governing. "My office has detailed 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
… to make America a safer place. She advocated in Congress for children’s health insurance, special education and better gun background checks and took time to join me in an effort to educate others on childhood obesity. I wish her all the best, pray for her good health, and thank her deeply for more than two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-retirement-rep-carolyn-mccarthyComptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Manhattan … Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the guilty plea of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 million 6-year fraud relating to two New York University (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Center’s financial activity and to assess the Board’s oversight of the Center for the period of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill located in … The purpose of our audit was to review the Centers financial activity and to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246DiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany County District Attorney Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of … of our pension system and I thank District Attorney Jones and the state Police for working with us to hold … Thomas P DiNapoli Allegany County District Attorney Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest 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
… officers and employees of the requirements imposed by Advisory Opinion No. 08-04 (Advisory Opinion) issued by the New York State Commission on … the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics). The Advisory Opinion addresses the personal use of supply vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… will not be tolerated," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My office will continue to partner with Attorney General … must be held to high ethical standards, and that is why my office has partnered with Comptroller DiNapoli on … officials and their cronies since 2011.” According to documents filed in court, Thomas Capuano was the Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York Comptroller Thomas P. … A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147455 in pension payments meant for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… at New York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities … services at NYCs two secure juvenile detention centers do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. Under the plea … record at the time of the guilty plea, White was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the … the time that White’s mother retired in 2000, she elected to receive her pension benefits in full until her death. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseComptroller 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
… Rensselaer, for his role in teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from … of their jobs with the city. Mr. Capuano was sentenced to five years of probation by The Honorable Judge Andrew … month. Mr. Capuano’s sentencing follows his guilty plea to the charge of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (a Class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for inpatient … each enrolled recipient. In turn, the MCOs are required to pay for the services their recipients require, including … have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage or Medicare Part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-payments-inpatient-services-behalf-recipientsDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… York State Police and Hamilton County District Attorney Christopher C. Shambo for working with my office to hold her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… 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 after day, Ms. … Thomas P DiNapolis led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard who admitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… allegedly stealing nearly $13,000 of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her … her pension payments to pay for ride share services, food deliveries and housing payments, among other things,” … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-payments