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Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… money she stole from these government grants to pay the mortgage and utilities on a commercial property she owned, … diverted nearly all of the program grant funds to pay the mortgage and utilities on a commercial building she owned … Degree and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree. Assistant Attorneys General’s Jihee Suh and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
… "Tonight our nation mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "She was a champion for justice, one of the brightest legal minds in American History and a passionate defender of the U.S. Constitution. She was a trailblazer for women and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgOpinion 91-18
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … supervisor would not have a statutory conflict of interest if the supervisor's spouse were appointed confidential … and votes of the town board on matters relating to the confidential secretary or bookkeeper. You ask whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York. "It's disturbing when an elected official abuses the … Wormuth must also pay $1,250 in restitution to the Friends of Mindy Wormuth campaign committee and terminate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… Philip C. Povero and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole … working with Sheriff Philip Povero and District Attorney James Ritts, these funds will be repaid." Wharton must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other … Court (Court) money is properly recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets … Town of Alexandria Justice Court Time and Attendance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… government and get them the assistance they need to address the challenges facing their communities and … on several local boards and organizations including the Center for Youth, Monroe County Fair Association, Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley, the Bivona Child Advocacy Center, Irondequoit Kiwanis Club and WomenElect Board. He …
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
… Attorneys Markus Sztejnberg of the Economic Crimes Bureau and Jeffrey Glucksman , Chief of Trial Bureau 70, under the supervision of William Zelenka, Chief of the Economic Crimes Bureau, and Jean T. Walsh, Chief of the Investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Stealing from our volunteer service, the great men and women who dedicate their time and talent to the Durhamville … personal account. She also spent department funds on plane tickets, spas, and nail salons. The theft was discovered when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli … card to make $2,230 in purchases for herself, ranging from video rentals to hair accessories. She also attempted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased … A 69yearold Manhattan man Randy Ray was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent … A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22000 in pension payments sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. … She is due back in court on February 2, 2021. The arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the … and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown former clerk of the Town of Potter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. Bell, Clerk of the Town of Saranac. Bell, … own recognizance. She is due back in court on May 27. The arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the … County District Attorney Andrew J Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L Bell Clerk of the Town of Saranac Bell 54 …
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)
… for funds associated with the Center’s operations. The day before the former Director officially retired, $21,526 of … and wrote questionable checks from that account for Center activities. The former Director paid for overnight trips for … purchased that do not appear to have been used for Center activities. Key Recommendations Review all reimbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246Opinion 93-23
… (chair of planning board who performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of … in contract with town for electrical services) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (electrical contractor as … on a case-by-case basis by examining the chair's powers and duties in connection with the specific contract. Even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… million 6-year fraud relating to two New York University (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and … shell companies TAPPE created, using some of the funds for NYU payments and employee reimbursements, but keeping more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning … Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, … son and daughter-in-law, Allen, 31, and Fredia, 28, both of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… including to the Caribbean. In May 2016, Kanas was arrested on a warrant by the city of Tamarac Road Patrol and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pension