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DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Christy Gibson went to great lengths to cover up the death of an acquaintance to line her own … 2012 and at the time of death the pension payments should have stopped. Instead, her death was never reported to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… years in prison on the felony grand larceny charge and one year each on the misdemeanor charges of official misconduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 93-31
… your letter asking whether commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may be reimbursed for mileage from … Opns St Comp, 1957, p 166). Thus, absent express statutory authority (see, e.g., County Law, §203[2][b], expressly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31DiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… provide access and opportunity for residents to take part in board meetings. Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz represents … 39, which is one of the most diverse legislative districts in the nation. During her first legislative session, Cruz led … undocumented New Yorkers. She is also a national leader in the fight against exploitation and human trafficking. Dr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her position of trust to divert funds meant to protect the health and welfare of … be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally thank the Office of the State … position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the tremendous work done by our State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This generally occurs when an employee travels repeatedly to the same location over an extended period for official … likely incur substantial tax liabilities with respect to reimbursement of travel expenses. This tax liability can … in supplemental income upon which the employee will have to pay taxes, interest and, potentially, penalties that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationOpinion 91-21
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … belong to the estate rather than to the county or any other third party. You ask whether the chief fiscal … of estates and not as chief fiscal officer. Therefore, we have concluded that, notwithstanding County Law, §201, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and today announced the guilty plea of Linda Miller, 57, of Englewood, New Jersey, over the theft of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… his daughter, who lives in Georgia. When he passed away at age 69, on Jan. 24, 2014, his daughter sought to conceal his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksOpinion 97-4
… of the Association upon the death of his or her spouse. For purposes of this opinion, we assume that the spouse is … chapter 796 provides: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … may use foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide for the care and relief of the firefighter and his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… in court fines, fees and surcharges. “The defendant went to great lengths in her attempt to cover up her alleged theft of public funds. Now, because … consequences of her actions,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for helping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… and repaid with a friend’s check on Mondays, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of … Town Court. "Dillabough allegedly abused her position to use town funds as her personal ATM," said State … County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes stated, "I wish to thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Companys financial operations for the period January 1 2007 to July 31 2012
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Examples – Article 14 Benefits
… at the early retirement age of 42 (the age he or she would have had 20 years of service credit). The benefit will not be … early retirement age of 60 (the age when he or she would have had 20 years of service credit). This benefit would not … early retirement age of 61 (the age when he or she would have had 20 years of service credit). This benefit would not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage … order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for employees who opted out of health insurance coverage. In … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full … “Public corruption does damage beyond the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” … My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… taxpayer money is a priority of mine, and I thank St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … found. Perkins, of Canton, pleaded guilty in St. Lawrence County Court. She is due back in court for … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… January 1, 2009, to May 25, 2012. Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with … of $4,134 to occur and not be detected. The Clerk had no record of payment or enforcement of unpaid sewer bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214