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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Jimmie Buie, a resident of Brooklyn, with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… and District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft … accepting, withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and … away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, of Daytona Beach, Florida, was arraigned today before Judge Geoffrey Prime on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… McDougall, 55, appeared in Erie County Court before Judge Sheila A. DiTullio. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 25. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Jan … the pair paid back $48,930 in restitution to the West Carthage Housing Authority. “Hoffman and Pais betrayed … seniors and people with disabilities residing in the West Carthage Housing Authority,” DiNapoli said. “I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overSupplemental Payments to Executive Employees
… if they correspond with predetermined amounts paid after the end of prespecified work periods for meeting … to the performance of services; and payments are made after the end of the period and only upon formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… policy and seek legal investment options that align with the district’s investment needs and benefit taxpayers … were followed. The audit included eight recommendations to help officials monitor and improve the company’s financial … corrective action plan what actions they would take to implement the audit’s recommendations, the board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… without prior authorization, and approved providers can only bill for mileage once for a group. As part of the joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes announced today that … of the now-dissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Oswego County DA Gregory Oakes announced today that Margaret Bailey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… claims and preparing checks for payment. Pais not only knew about Hoffman’s continuous theft and failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston … County District Attorney Gregory J. McCaffrey, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company. “The Emmonses allegedly diverted money meant to … “They will be held accountable for abusing their fire company and the community’s trust. My thanks to District … but in February 2016 he convinced the Hannibal Fire Company to pay for construction of a track on its property. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and ordered to pay full … benefits intended for his deceased father. His behavior is unacceptable, and this sentence holds him accountable for … years earlier but would not say where he was buried or what had happened to his body. Ralph Gritman’s body still has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 247
… Transactions: Online Time Entry earnings may be entered only during the time frames listed on the schedule. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/247-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie … to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney John Flynn and Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County) The board and treasurer did not appropriately and securely execute check signatures for non-payroll checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … cooperation. The positive impact of which has resulted in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of the long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD) Bruce Karam and the former Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorState Police Bulletin No. SP-240
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s Automatic … for newly eligible employees, will continue even if there is no successor agreement. Effective Dates: The 2023 State … employee who otherwise meets the eligibility criteria but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-240-2023-state-police-expertise-payDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, … city to fuel economic growth for the city and the state. “New York City is a key driver of the state’s economic … Economic indicators show New York Citys economy is recovering from the depths of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… in Columbia County over the last several years. This is only the latest.” “I commend the Comptroller and DA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squad