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DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died … or account holder, transferred $67,423 through an online payment platform from the account to herself. Another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… of Charles Alton Bump Jr. to two counts of felony theft for stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York State … Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General for their partnership in seeing that justice was served.” “This sentence holds Charles Bump accountable for deceiving the Social Security Administration so that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Potsdam Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit … Potsdam Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… ] Audit Objective Determine if the Incorporated Village of Garden City’s (Village) check signing process complies with … Determine if the Incorporated Village of Garden Citys Village check signing process complies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Opinion 97-4
… Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of moneys to pay death benefit upon death of firefighter's spouse) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: … to a member of the Association solely by reason of the death of his or her spouse. You ask whether the Volunteer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Monterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… has approximately 40 members. The Company is governed by its Constitution and bylaws. The officers of the Company … made purchases, paid bills, wrote checks, and made ATM cash withdrawals for personal purposes with no oversight. … by making purchases with the Company’s bank debit card and on the Company’s credit with vendors. The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, the former chief and treasurer of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Wayne County Jail and five … The former chief and treasurer of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department was sentenced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413
… Transactions If an employee has received a compensation rate in excess of what they were eligible to receive, the … in an incorrect position which resulted in a compensation rate in excess of what they were eligible to receive, the … that the employee’s earnings will be reduced by the rate of recovery related to the overpayment and must include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2413-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … in pension checks in her mother's name from the city of Buffalo's Firemen's Pension Fund," said State Comptroller … mother of defendant Pearlann MacVittie, was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Opinion 2002-2
… defined benefit service award programs ( cf . Report on Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … handsomely at the expense of New York’s retirement system and fuel an extravagant lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering with my Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsOpinion 91-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … serving as his or her bookkeeper or confidential secretary) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3); TOWN LAW, §29(15): … Whether it is still the opinion of this Office that there is no prohibited conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18Opinion 2002-2
… defined benefit service award programs ( cf . Report on Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public … funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State … others from such corruption. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesOpinion 93-23
… the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Electrical Services (chair of planning board who performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of planning board in contract with town for electrical … arise if a local electrical contractor were to serve as chair of a town planning board and perform electrical work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid … thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s … and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. "Ms. Green used her control over the town's accounts to allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a cooperative federal-state partnership between the State … the fourth degree in Saratoga County Court. The Honorable Matthew J. Sypniewski sentenced Wormuth to 10 months of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Ms. Green used the public's coffers as her personal bank account. … work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, 30, who plead before Essex County Court Judge Richard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Our fight against pension fraud has led to more than 20 arrests and $2.7 … My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and hold you responsible. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… agency dedicated to preserving and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-arts