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DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits

… benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The benefits were issued to her deceased … and faces up to six years in prison,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to safeguard the New York State … who count on the pension they earned,” Schneiderman said. “My office will continue to protect taxpayer dollars and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefits

DiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills

… Michelle Sheppard was sentenced to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-bills

Medicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System

… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s New York State of Health system has adequate controls to ensure … Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010, the State developed the New York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for … To determine if the Department of Healths New York State of Health system has adequate controls to ensure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health

Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown today urged local residents to … said there is $88,208,650 owed to residents in the city of Buffalo. There is over $265 million owed to residents in … more than $88 million in lost money to people who live in Buffalo. It only takes five minutes to see if we have any of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-money

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… to identify the owners of unused gift cards. Retailers can provide OUF with a name if the person registers the gift … the card details, such as card number and balance, which can be used by the gift card owner to claim the balance from … without requiring them to fill out a claim form. If OUF can confirm the identity and mailing address of an entitled …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2015 Through September 30, 2015

… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … 2015 through September 30, 2015. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … 192 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $28.4 billion. The claims are processed and paid in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2015-through-september-30-2015

Oversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent

… State, the Department of Health (Department) is the lead agency responsible for the Early Intervention Program … at no cost to an eligible child’s family, and are funded first through third-party payers, including commercial insurance and Medicaid. The State and counties share the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agent

DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K

… checks meant for the department into her own bank account, spending the money on travel and spa treatments. … When the fire department noticed problems in its account it contacted the New York State Police. The ensuing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92k

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds

… money for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Such crimes can be deterred by proper oversight. The first line of … response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: … 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/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds

DiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town

… the town, and kept for himself cash paid to the town for scrap metal, fines, and the sale of equipment, among other …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000

DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln

… York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s … York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincoln

DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments

… County Court before Judge Paul Wojtaszek. Her sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2024. Since taking office in 2007, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-payments

DiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks

… Dixon is due back in court Nov. 30, 2021. This case was investigated by the Office of the State … with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. The case is being prosecuted on behalf of the Brooklyn D.A.’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checks

DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000

… of Jennifer Jaeger, former Bemus Point village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. … Additionally, Jaeger used the village bank account to pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car … Jaeger also used a village gasoline credit card to pay for fuel for her personal vehicle. She was employed by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000

DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department

… in the 4 th Degree and Corrupting the Government in the 3 rd Degree. Kish, 54, served as the department’s Treasurer and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-department

DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft

… Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly … Oakes, we are holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York … degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theft

DiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000

… felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village sewer, water and … County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in Florida, was charged with grand larceny in the third … felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000

DiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club

… York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling … advantage of his volunteer position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the expense … Warren County, the Town of Queensbury, the Town of Lake Luzerne, the state Department of Parks, Recreation and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-club