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Opinion 93-23
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … town planning board and performs work for private parties may not disclose confidential information acquired in the … town electrical contracts (see, e.g., 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p 262), it is possible that he or she could have those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23DiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second … for their partnership. Justice is now served on behalf of Norwood residents.” Berger stole the funds between 2018 … announced that Nancy Berger 55 formerly the ClerkTreasurer of the Village of Norwood pleaded guilty to grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… today announced the indictment of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 million 6-year fraud … her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… and Urban Development's Inspector General, and the FBI for their diligent work in the fight against public … Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … to act as a responsible steward of these funds and to use them to better the lives of residents and the community as a …
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
… of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of … guilty before Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme Court. Today, she was sentenced to 6 months … that Renee Kanas 64 was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court to six months incarceration and five years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… A 58-year-old Binghamton woman, Joy LaBarr, was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in New … A 58yearold Binghamton woman Joy LaBarr was charged with stealing nearly $32000 in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she could get away with … and sending the message that those who attempt to steal pension benefits will be caught and will face consequences … The investigation revealed that following James’ death, 21 pension payments, totaling $54,047.43, were deposited into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsHuntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… and a former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing … court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, after Johnson’s mother died on April … Attorney’s Office. On September 3, 2024, Johnson pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyTown of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
… the Town of Hamburg’s (Town’s) Finance Office credit card purchases were supported and for proper Town purposes. … (Board) and Town officials did not ensure that credit card purchases were supported and for proper Town purposes. … Director of Finance (former Director) made improper credit card purchases totaling approximately $2,000 and approved her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-hamburg-finance-office-2023m-109DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her … announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full … District Attorney Brooks Baker, Ms. Johnson is going to jail and will repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village Clerk-Treasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-hempstead.pdfOpinion 2000-22
… -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm); (town attorney or town attorney's law firm representing clients before town agencies) GENERAL … pre-existing contract between the town and his or her law firm. The attorney, however, would be required to disclose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Opinion 2002-2
… LAW §§215(4), (6), 217(c), 218(b), (c), 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant … firefighters (General Municipal Law §§ 215[10], 216[1], [2], 216-a). The purpose of these programs is to facilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2Opinion 2002-2
… LAW §§215(4), (6), 217(c), 218(b), (c), 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant … firefighters (General Municipal Law §§ 215[10], 216[1], [2], 216-a). The purpose of these programs is to facilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 … so taxpayer funds are secure and being spent appropriately in the future.” The town offers various services to residents … project that center funds totaling as much as $26,000 in 2011 and $19,000 in 2012 may be gone. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… agreement. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and New York State Comptroller … and individual accountability for violations of law." From 1982 to 1996, Cecero was an Assistant Attorney … known as "double-dipping," and is prohibited under state law with few exceptions, none of which applied to Cecero. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
Determine whether the Village ClerkTreasurer Treasurer performed her duties in accordance with statutes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101DiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementVillage of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Addison (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate financial oversight. … audit the former Clerk-Treasurer’s 1 records (see Village of Addison – Payroll (2024M-12) and Village of Addison – … Determine whether the Village of Addison Village Board of Trustees Board provided adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8