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DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … both the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesOpinion 88-24
… program, where reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in … costs include gasoline, electricity, the cost of use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's time in preparing … of gasoline and electricity, but also for the use of a tractor and for labor in preparing the pond. Under these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… agency has not properly designated an employee’s official station, the employee will, as outlined below, likely incur … tax implications associated with an employee’s official station designation, (ii) understanding the consequences of … of his or her “tax home,” and (iii) monitoring official station designations to prevent employees from unexpectedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationOpinion 91-21
… officer to remit to county, or to waive) COUNTY LAW, §§201, 215(3); SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §1219: A county … may voluntarily remit the same to the county. County Law, §201 provides, in pertinent part, as follows: Notwithstanding … tenth day of the month... (emphasis added) Thus, section 201 generally prohibits salaried county officers from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… the investigators of the New York State Police in their joint investigation of this matter. “The alleged actions of Ms. Countryman are a clear-cut example of an individual using their position for their own personal … meant to assist honest workers and the community.” The joint investigation between DiNapoli’s office and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… pleaded guilty to fourth degree grand larceny, official misconduct and tampering with public records, after an … and one year each on the misdemeanor charges of official misconduct and tampering with public records. In addition, … pleaded guilty to fourth degree grand larceny official misconduct and tampering with public records after an …
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 … to meetings of the board of commissioners. The Rushford Lake Recreation District was established pursuant to chapter … we conclude that the commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may not be reimbursed for mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Michael Glinski concealed his mother’s death to defraud our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and … Gibson was indicted in the 114 th District Court of Smith County Texas on one count of theft. Gibson’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… receipts and received payments that were not included in her contractual agreement. The Board did not enforce … routinely changed the time records of the custodian, her nephew. The Board did not provide for adequate controls … she failed to deposit and unauthorized payments made to her. Establish a comprehensive policy and written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Town of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
… records, as required by New York State Town Law Section 123. Key Recommendations The Clerk should: Deposit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172Comptroller 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 … more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The defendant, Linda Miller, continued to … New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000Opinion 97-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … may be expended to provide a death benefit to a member of the Volunteer and Exempt Firemens Benevolent Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced … said. “My thanks to Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their … Thomas P DiNapoli Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… up her alleged theft of public funds. Now, because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with state and … faces the consequences of her actions,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for helping my office fight public corruption.” New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesExamples – Article 14 Benefits
… Example: A member joins at age 22 and has ten years of service credit when he or she … for a vested retirement benefit at the early retirement age of 42 (the age he or she would have had 20 years of service credit). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third … and his agency for his assistance in helping the village of Pulaski in fighting theft and political corruption." Since … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes … to our partnership with Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick, we were able to reveal her scam. We … out fraud and theft," Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick said. "My office has always had a …
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
… She was sentenced in Dutchess County Court before Judge Edward McLoughlin. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
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
… A former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in … meant to protect her community. Instead, she betrayed the fire company and her neighbors by enriching herself,” … to bring her to justice.” Perkins, who worked for the fire company from 2016 to 2019, made unauthorized cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000