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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… prison and ordered to pay full restitution after admitting she stole $459,050 in New York state pension and federal … Security Administration Office of the Inspector General, she has been held accountable.” “Theft from government … Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She subsequently moved to Georgia to be close to family but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Employees Retirement System. Linda Miller continued to cash her mother Josephine Miller's retirement benefits until … funds by maximizing the resources of each office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Christopher … of New York and New Jersey for their cooperation in this case. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of stealing from the state pension system, you will face stiff consequences," said Attorney General … According to the charges developed by the Comptroller's Office and the Attorney General's Office, Fitzpatrick, who had been acting as power of attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… unaccompanied youths. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) oversees a network of supports designed to meet the … in those counties. Every county, regardless of whether it receives OCFS funding, is required to complete and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… fund Henry’s health insurance. "Columbia County taxpayers have reason to be very grateful for Comptroller DiNapoli's … she resigned in August of 2018. She is due back in court on April 28. The joint investigation previously led to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … indictment charging Richard L. Cook III, 57, a resident of Atlanta, Ga., with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … accused of utilizing his power of attorney to access the account and withdraw pension benefits paid on Sullivan’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of … County District Attorney Crawford and Superintendent James for their partnership in ensuring Bridget Brown was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71), 90-Day Response
To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education De
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s71-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D … in New York State pension benefits that were issued to his deceased mother. “Mr. Eletz concealed his mother’s … DiNapoli said. “We uncovered the theft and tracked him down, which led to today’s plea and our recovery of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens … enforcement, District Attorney Oakes and the State Police, for their diligence and Albion town officials for acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills for allegedly filing … Assistant Attorneys General Jerrold L. Steigman and Andrew L. Weinstein, of the Public Integrity Bureau, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingPopulation Data, Resources and Publications
… to New York City. Recent economic development efforts have focused on attracting biotechnology and other high-tech manufacturing and on activities that take advantage of the region’s extensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/population-data-resources-and-publicationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for crime victim compensation claims, grants, and forensic rape examination (FRE) claims were made only to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… seriously,” Cirencione said. “This is the second case we have investigated this year resulting in the arrest of those … their own personal gain. We commend those who came forward on this case and assure our community that we will continue … in the future and hold all perpetrators accountable as we have done today.” Havens served as the fire company treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… within New York State; required to be insured to do business in New York State; and/or required by the contract to have certain education, specialized knowledge or skills to … should obtain a resume from the vendor. Information on the resume should be verified by such methods as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… rates are still higher than citywide, although the gaps have narrowed. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this … improve and revitalize areas of Brooklyn included a focus on building industrial parks and technology and innovation … immediate measures to ensure individuals and families do not experience hunger and homelessness, it is likely that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynComptroller 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
… She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … in pension checks in her mother's name from the city of Buffalo's Firemen's Pension Fund," said State Comptroller … mother of defendant Pearlann MacVittie, was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Westchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… for a fee for estate administrators like Parisi based on a percentage of the value of the estate’s assets. A … New York State Comptroller. In or about June 2017, Parisi, on behalf of the estate, retained Stokes Asset Recovery … of his retention of Stokes, as he was required to do under New York law. Parisi and the relative named Stokes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court