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DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly concealed her mother’s death to steal tens of thousands of dollars she … Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… today announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and … today announced that Joy LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32000 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… "My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family … loving and committed couple could accomplish together. My thoughts and prayers go out to Louise and her family." … My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughterFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… Citizens Hose Fire Company treasurer, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny and was ordered to repay $24,440, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli exposed her crimes. DiNapoli’s office partnered with Ontario County … former Citizens Hose Fire Company treasurer pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny and was ordered to repay $24440 after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in Florida, was charged with grand larceny in the … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New … Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid … by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck … Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of … by the State Comptroller’s office after a referral from town officials. As clerk, Hart also functions as the town tax collector. She allegedly used her position to steal … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… A Syracuse man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced … continue our work to track down and bring to justice those who try to defraud the pension system which our retired … A Syracuse man who stole nearly $22000 in pension payments sent to his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … A 37yearold Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… ] Audit Objective Determine if the Incorporated Village of Garden City’s (Village) check signing process complies with … Determine if the Incorporated Village of Garden Citys Village check signing process complies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… for stealing several campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of … that she cashed and spent certain checks made payable to her campaign. In one FBI interview, Wormuth attributed some of her actions to her bitterness at not receiving her political party’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through April … and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other … Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her late mother, who died in 1983. "From the day her mother … and its taxpayers." "Concealing the death of one's parent to steal from their pension shortchanges those who rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment, supplies and labor. “These vendors … contracts for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, supplies and labor. All three were charged … by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment supplies and labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudOpinion 91-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … allowance) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §150; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §212: A village trustee who also serves as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39DiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… and investigators were able to uncover this ongoing scam and ensure that the perpetrator, and not the taxpayers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the former superintendent submitted five inaccurate claims to the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway … in the town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. Based on the audit and investigation, the former … In December 2020, the superintendent pled guilty to attempted obstruction of governmental administration and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
Determine whether the Town of Gaines (Town) Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) adequately performed her financial duties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/gaines-2021-172.pdf