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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… benefits after his death in 1988. From 1992 until July 2014, these benefits were deposited into a joint account held by the defendant and his mother. After his … Eletz continued to receive these benefits until July 31, 2014, totaling $276,721.24. Eletz accessed these funds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… a Bronx non-profit organization called Tremont Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York City's … provided funds to other employees of Tremont Crotona Day Care Center to contribute to Alvarez. Gonzalez also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… involved from the Comptroller’s Office, Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York State Police. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… “Randy Ray allegedly took advantage of his sister-in-law's death to fund his lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and partner with law enforcement across the state and country …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… recipients enrolled in these Plans need home care, adult day health care, or other long-term care for more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… Medicaid service limits. For example, Medicaid limits dental exams to two times per year, yet we found Medicaid … any of the exam procedures, and in some instances the medical records did not indicate any service was provided. As … for instance, and an individual practitioner (i.e., medical doctor) both billed Medicaid for the same service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased … County Department of Social Services and retired in 1994. Upon her retirement, she received monthly benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly … A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… to identity theft in the first degree in Nassau County Court before Judge Colin O’Donnell. He is due back in court on July 17. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherSpecial 20-Year Plan for Investigators in the Office of a District Attorney (Sections 89-d and 89-d(m))
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact … Information for members about special 20 year retirement plan for Tier 1 and Tier 2 investigators assigned to the office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-20-year-plan-investigators-office-district-attorney-sections-89-d-and-89-dmDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced. … the plea. “Deanna Hansen callously exploited her father’s death to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli … was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020, at which time the pension payments should have stopped. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: 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 … A 37yearold Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… draft Navitech’s response to the RFP and to assembling the team of subcontractors that would join Navitech’s response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2021-S-37 ). About the Program DOH administers New York’s … Program (IB-Dual), which became effective April 1, 2021. IB-Dual pays lower MMC and HARP premium rates for … individuals. The audit covered the period from March 2021 through March 2022. The audit found over $190.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in … from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she could abuse her position to steal from the public and conceal her theft. She now faces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer … to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State … and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder former Treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s finances against the challenges that … is below: In the last 20 years, New York City has had to recover from a terrorist attack, a recession fueled by a … the city will face uncertainty in the months and years to come. Predicting the city’s fiscal future is problematic. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… shelters. DHS officials attributed this, in part, to a small number of beds available in senior shelters. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… victims of sexual exploitation. Reliable data on the commercial sexual exploitation of children does not exist … to youth who have experienced or are vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking. The annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal … for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers. The audit covered the period from … To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing