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Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington and a former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded … to partner with law enforcement agencies across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… with stealing nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, State … option he chose, his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020. …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and the New York State Police … DiNapoli said. “I am grateful to Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and the New York State Police for their … in protecting public funds,” Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said. Betty James died on April 11, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsOpinion 2000-22
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … (d): An attorney who is appointed town attorney would not have a prohibited interest in a pre-existing contract between … an attorney, upon being appointed town attorney, would have a prohibited interest in a pre-existing contract between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… as Dutchess County Comptroller from 2018 until 2024 after winning her first bid for elected office in 2017. Lois was …
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-theftTown of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
… Determine whether the Town of Hamburg’s (Town’s) Finance Office credit card purchases were supported and for proper Town purposes. Determine whether the Town’s Finance Office payroll was accurate and supported. Key … proper Town purposes. As a result, the former Director of Finance (former Director) made improper credit card purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-hamburg-finance-office-2023m-109Opinion 2002-2
… To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her … a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn service credit after attaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Opinion 2002-2
… To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her … a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn service credit after attaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… unsecured cash and checks was found in a department file cabinet with no indication that it would be remitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations …
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)
… Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the Treasurer with her duties. However, the … both a Treasurer and a Clerk position as Village employees to ensure that the Treasurer’s financial duties are performed …
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
… and arraigned at village of Perry Court by Judge Charles Miller. Conaway was released on $1,000 bail and is due back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementVillage of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… enabled the former Clerk-Treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. As a result of the Comptroller’s audit … in New York State surrendered their pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8Opinion 92-7
… as follows: ... Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and exempt … act incorporating the Association does not define the term "indigent". In the absence of a statutory definition, … consistent with the commonly understood meaning of the term "indigent", for determining indigency in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and work with law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… think of gaming the system. I’d like to thank ADA Bill Andrews for handling this case, and the Albany County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, propriety and compliance with State law and … at the Council, ESDC began a consulting contract with her for cultural tourism services. Under this agreement, ESDC paid Ms. Hitchens $2,100 per month for these services, totaling $25,200 per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… that may be made by a municipal officer’s or employee’s spouse? No. The Model Code prohibits only municipal … officer or employee has knowledge that his or her spouse or other relative has an interest in a matter coming … or employee from asserting a claim on behalf of his or her spouse against the municipality? No. The Model Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. She also wrote checks to herself from the fire … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-funds