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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits

… a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail, $200,000 in restitution and … we exposed his theft and recovered nearly $275,000 for the retirement system,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefits

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits

… pension funds that were intended for retirees, it harms all New Yorkers who count on their pension for a secure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pension

DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses

… that DOL did not contact the complainants after the investigation was concluded. For 33 of 165 complaints about … practices were investigated compared to 42 days for private or local facilities. To complete an investigation, … averaged 351 days for state facilities and 138 days for private or local facilities. Among several recommendations, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nurses

Opinion 99-1

… in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in … who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), 219(f): (1) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits

… New Jersey, to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County … penalty of 2 and 1/3 to 7 years in prison. Fitzpatrick was originally charged for the alleged theft of $78,000 in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theft

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … with stealing over $200,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200k

Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits

… Bureau. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Division of Criminal Justice is … with assistance from Investigator Dennis Churns and Deputy Chief Investigator Antoine J. Karam and Legal Analyst Sara …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-new

DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting

… to fight these crimes, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reporting

Administration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents

… Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent housing. The audit covered the period … shortage of affordable housing and a homelessness crisis. In October 2018, the New York City Department of Social … assistance program intended to help New Yorkers living in homeless shelters and those who are at risk of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residents

Opinion 88-35

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … matter, the physical component may not be factored out and bid separately (1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-146, p 185). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits

… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement … to a designated beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election

Town of Brant – Justice Court (2014M-180)

… April 25, 2014. Background The Town of Brant is located in Erie County and is governed by an elected five-member Town … operations. Town revenue attributable to Court operations in 2013 was $366,772. Key Findings The Justices did not … report and remit funds to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) in a timely manner. The Justices did not follow up on pending …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/22/town-brant-justice-court-2014m-180

Opinion 2006-4

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … under or subject to the provisions of article 3 of the New York State Banking Law (General Municipal Law §10[1][d]; …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts

… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an elaborate bid-rigging … to any official who would abuse the public’s trust. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his continued … so far as to give false answers to the County Legislature when asked directly about Lynch’s role in Navitech and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollar

DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest

… not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Tina Metz, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrest

DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today … in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. “This is an … thank District Attorney Rice for her diligent work on this case.” “Our public retirement programs are a critical part of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scam

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits

… pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County … partnering with us to find and prosecute those who steal public retirement funds.” “Theft from our state’s pension … these benefits were deposited into a joint account held by the defendant and his mother. After his mother died in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nys

Rochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits

… Cecero retained her membership in NYSLRS, but she stopped earning NYSLRS service credit. When she joined MCC, Cecero … As part of the diversion agreement, Cecero admitted that while employed with MCC, she falsely filled out an … years 2008 through 2014. Cecero also admitted that while drawing retirement benefits from NYSLRS, she also …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefits