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DiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… (OPWDD) was arrested today on multiple charges of identity theft and grand larceny for using agency-issued … this individual to justice. We have no tolerance for abuse of the public trust." "This defendant allegedly used public … to hold the defendant accountable." George Thomas, 33, of Queens faces seven counts each of first, second and third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… today announced that Marc A. Eletz, 70, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in … him down, which led to today’s plea and our recovery of $275,000 in stolen retirement funds. I thank Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that former New York City Council … . "Thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Letitia James and the New York City Department of Investigations, his … and he is being held accountable. I thank Attorney General James and Commissioner Margaret Garnett for their continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, … the New York State Police for their continued partnership in combatting fraud." New York State Police Superintendent … A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21946 in state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… Instead, the retirement system was not informed of and did not learn about her death until July 2022. Once the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… services during the disenrollment period (i.e., the Plan did not pay for medical services for the recipient during the … subsequently disenrolled and the Plans were not “at risk” (did not pay for medical services) during the disenrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… over three years. We determined the clinic’s records did not support any of the exam procedures, and in some instances the medical records did not indicate any service was provided. As a result, none …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than … system from fraud.” Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond … mother worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: 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 to his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York … 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: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… to profit off of his deceased father’s nearly 30 years of public service,” DiNapoli said. “My office prioritizes … Donnelly for her partnership in ensuring those who steal public funds are held accountable.” “Richard Gaines Sr. was a dedicated public servant who rightfully earned his pension for nearly 30 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherSpecial 20-Year Plan for Investigators in the Office of a District Attorney (Sections 89-d and 89-d(m))
… System This publication provides a general summary of retirement benefits, rights and responsibilities, and is … for Tier 1 and Tier 2 investigators assigned to the office of a district attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-20-year-plan-investigators-office-district-attorney-sections-89-d-and-89-dmDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New … Soares announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as … A 37yearold Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85000 in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… announced. “Deanna Hansen allegedly exploited the death of her father and tried to cheat the New York State and Local … for her own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, Albany County District Attorney David Soares … father, Richard Hansen, retired from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct …
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 Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… in advance of the release of the Request For Proposal (“RFP”) for the project and Lynch admitted to using that … an unfair and unlawful advantage in responding to the RFP. Rivera, Lynch and Wiesner also admitted to working together to draft Navitech’s response to the RFP and to assembling the team of subcontractors that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… provide specialized care to recipients aged 21 or older with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. … who appeared eligible for IB-Dual but were not enrolled in a timely manner. We found DOH’s rollout of IB-Dual did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six … and conceal her theft. She now faces the consequences of her betrayal of the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District … today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the Frewsburg Central School District, for stealing nearly … to light, and recovering the stolen money for the students of Frewsburg.” Smoulder, 27, stole $6,982 in cash from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s … inclement weather events. The city has less in reserves today to deal with, and prepare for, the unexpected than it … an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today warning New York Citys leaders to safeguard the citys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… not give them the help they needed. Although the audit did not establish a causal relationship between individuals’ … “My latest audit shows that too often the department did not properly place homeless individuals with specialized … where clients were assessed and placed in shelters that did not match the information documented by caseworkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… provided by both agencies, approximately 80% of ACS staff did not complete the training on sex trafficking within the required timeframes. In addition, DYCD officials did not ensure that all funded staff at its contracted … on Sexual Exploitation Awareness. ACS and DYCD officials did not provide support for the total number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-york