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DiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … and Tad bring an impressive range of experience to our government relations staff," DiNapoli said. "The Office of … a graduate of SUNY Binghamton and lives in Brooklyn. Her salary is $150,000. Baal-Owens began her career as a social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… cash and an examination of surety. Russell is due back in court on August 9, 2016. According to the investigation by … Attorney's Office and the State Comptroller's Office, in 2008, Russell--who has run the Baychester Youth Council … Center. The State Comptroller's Office audited Russell in 2012 and found she used $250,400 for inappropriate or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… a four-year period. “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and … type of crime steals from the taxpayer, and my office is committed to justice for those that have squandered from … Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court on April 12. The charges filed in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Center’s … of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill located in Dutchess County. The Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly $24,000 in cash payments to the town. The thefts allegedly took place … for embezzlement,” said Yates County Sheriff Spike. “A public office is a public trust, and when an official … for marriage licenses, dog licenses, hunting permits, and building permits. She was employed by the town from January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “Randy Ray …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the Clerk/Treasurer of the Village … the second degree for stealing $73,725 from the village. “Nancy Berger treated the village as her personal bank account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageOpinion 93-23
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … has a prohibited interest in a contract with the town to perform electrical services must be determined on a … to perform electrical work for the town, the chair would have an "interest" in the contract with the town because he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Village of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village Clerk-Treasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-hempstead.pdfTown of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
… card purchases totaling approximately $2,000 and approved her own credit card purchases. The former Director was arrested in September 2022 for charges relating to her use of the Town’s credit card. She pleaded guilty to … more than $19,000 to the former Director while one of her direct reports received unsupported out-of-title payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-hamburg-finance-office-2023m-109DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… Accountability. Lois will head the division responsible for monitoring the finances of New York’s local governments … regional offices and a staff of more than 300 responsible for auditing and budget reviews, training local officials, … lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer dollars, while offering them the assistance they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household expenses, State Comptroller Thomas P. … with District Attorney Brooks Baker, Ms. Johnson is going to jail and will repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… an approximately $3.5 million 6-year fraud relating to two New York University (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her … Equity and Transformation of Schools (the “Metro Center”) to divert approximately $3.5 million intended for minority … women owned businesses. She ultimately routed $3.3 million to bank accounts held by two shell companies TAPPE created, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the Treasurer with her duties. However, the … both a Treasurer and a Clerk position as Village employees to ensure that the Treasurer’s financial duties are performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… for the defendants is scheduled for April 5, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. before Judge Arcara. Since taking office in … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… Burnett was alive but was unable to personally come to the phone because he was hard of hearing. She then inquired about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s … she could get away with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement system to steal over $50,000. She was wrong and … District Attorney Hoovler and the New York State Police for their partnership and sending the message that those who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsHuntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April of 2021. “Mr. Johnson callously exploited his … County District Attorney Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Division of Investigations and the Attorney General. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … Section is led by Chief Auditor Edward J. Keegan. This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Philip V. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pension