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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… died in 2003, with his wife collecting benefits until her death in 2006. Fitzpatrick, who had been acting as power of attorney before Sullivan’s death, failed to notify the retirement system of Sullivan’s … 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/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 11) Members You are not required to contribute toward your retirement. However, you can make voluntary annuity savings … and provide an annuity above and beyond your regular pension benefit when you retire. You can contribute any whole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… Ghent's VFC secretary/treasurer, allegedly fleeced her neighbors of more than $55,000. Thankfully, our investigators … said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Communities across New York rely on Volunteer Fire Companies to serve the public … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was arrested on grand larceny charges Monday after … into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… superintendent of schools and a former security system specialist of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller … exploited her father’s death to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my … name. He died in April 2020, at which time the pension payments should have stopped. Investigators determined a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany County … Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft … the checks in a joint account. She spent $8,752 of the money at various casinos during that time. When NYSLRS became …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23,000 from the village. “Mr. Halstead betrayed … the people who elected him,” DiNapoli said. “His theft of public funds is contemptible and undermines public faith in … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… grateful that this interagency partnership was successful in bringing these individuals to justice.” Brink’s mother … Community College for over 22 years before retiring in June 1995. She died in May 2020 and all pension payments should have stopped at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… a former fire chief and treasurer, was arrested today for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief … when a member of the fire department attempted to make a purchase with the department’s debit card and it was declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… Dennis Churns and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. Forensic accounting was performed by Associate Forensic Auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… ROCHESTER – Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General Business Law §§ 340 … dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. One of those contracts included a $212 million public safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingOpinion 92-28
… St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo Library v Erie County , 171 AD2d 369, 527 NYS2d 993. Section 259(1) does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… from the Fire Department. He was arraigned this morning in Croton-on-Hudson Village Court before Justice Sam Watkins. … toward restitution. Munson is charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a Crime of Public Corruption, a class B felony, and Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony. He was arraigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … investigation with Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown brought four scammers to justice for their … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… court. As part of the plea agreement, Wormuth must also pay $1,250 in restitution to the Friends of Mindy Wormuth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… handling of direct placement cases; Develop procedures for county supervision of children in direct placement to ensure … are included in the audit. Full Report https://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093020/sga-2020-17s30.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… get paid by the respective towns in the county, as well. Do these officials have to prepare and submit an ROA for the … who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number of days per month to record in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionComptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey C. Coffman. Prosecuting the state case is Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… of Charles Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by … pled guilty to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class E felony as part of a plea … was charged with multiple felonies including grand larceny in the second degree, falsifying business records, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-island