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Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the … volunteer Patterson Fire Department ("PFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in … loan and to pay personal expenses, including the costs of family vacations. MELIN failed to report this income on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… to strike a blow against public corruption and ensure that justice is served.” “Ms. Wormuth was elected into office to … Office. We stand committed to continuing to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate corruption at all … Zarrella and Deputy Bureau Chief Antoine Karam. The Criminal Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender and arrest of Gerald … with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino Jr and the Village of CrotononHudson Police Department announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today … with Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown brought four scammers to justice for their thefts at … that was stolen from special education funds. I thank D.A. Brown for his thorough prosecution of all four perpetrators." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … and appointed officials paid on a per diem basis often work an inconsistent number of days from pay period to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or another suitable person … oversight and uniform standards to ensure children in direct placement are not put into another bad situation … is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansComptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… by abusing the New York State Assembly’s travel voucher system. He falsely obtained $54,355, and now must face the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… – and it’s reprehensible that someone would pocket the very funds that enable them to do their lifesaving work," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Charles Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a … Eric T Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Charles Angelillo 41 of Eastport for his role in a conspiracy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… first degree. He was arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court before Judge Danny Chun, Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term and is due back in court on February 23, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOpinion 94-8
… §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9: In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an … treasurer. You ask what are the qualifications for appointment to the office of fire district deputy treasurer. … the thirty-first day of December following his or her appointment. During the absence or inability to act of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… having stolen money while he was the comptroller of the city of Newburgh. At the time he pleaded guilty, Aber … August 2013 and December 2016, he used his position as city comptroller to steal money collected from boat-launch … a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing at complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… through May. But realistic expectations are necessary in case the state must deal with any fluctuations later in the … collections in April of this year fell sharply, as was the case in many states. PIT collections in May were also lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportOpinion 90-14
… the developer to pay such fees directly to independent contractors performing such services. You inquire whether a … and land surveyor engaged by the town as independent contractors to perform services in connection with … a special planning board attorney employed as independent contractors by the town, we note that in 1977 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Drugs (Follow-Up) (2024-F-34) The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) is administered by the … Service (Civil Service). The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, and Civil Service contracts … (Anthem), formerly Empire BlueCross, to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan and to process and pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… Queens County admitting to defrauding the State’s Medicaid program out of $1.5 million. The case was investigated and … zero tolerance for those who defraud the state’s Medicaid program," said Attorney General Underwood. "We will continue … to enrich themselves at the expense of those who need the program for their fundamental health care." Supreme Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidOpinion 2000-21
… This conclusion is further supported by subdivision 4 of Town Law §189-a, which establishes a procedure for … into a city. We note also that Town Law §189-a[4][e] provides that the provisions of Town Law, article 11, … notwithstanding the specific reference in section 189-a(4)(e) to "extension," but not to the "diminution," the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 2002-13
… TAXES -- Particular Uses (funding fire department sports or recreational teams); (paying expenses of fire … or company (see, e.g., 2000 Opns St Comp No. 2000-6, p 16; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; 1982 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… Council on September 20, 2021, the Executive Director of Hunter College’s Food Policy Center stated that hunger, food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a … District Attorney Donnelly and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held … from the taxpayer, and my office is committed to justice for those that have squandered from their neighbors. I am …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-town