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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from scrap metals acquired as part of … paid out in cash. In doing so, he could pocket some extra money without the bulk metal even appearing to have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … accountable for her actions. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, appeared in Mount Vernon City Court on Thursday. The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… public service is the ability to obtain a pension. Those funds will simply not be available to those who earned them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… then systematically accessed the account and withdrew the funds or spent them on herself as they were issued. All told, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… County over the last several years. This is only the latest.” “I commend the Comptroller and DA’s offices, and our … She was arraigned today before Columbia County Court Judge Jonathan D. Nichols and is due back in court on July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… must be investigated and prosecuted," Ritts said. “This case is no different. The goal to hold people accountable and … very seriously,” Cirencione said. “This is the second case we have investigated this year resulting in the arrest … personal gain. We commend those who came forward on this case and assure our community that we will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that an audit and investigation by his office revealed a former official of the now-dissolved … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The … used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her personal gain and altered Village records to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsColton-Pierrepont Central School District – Financial Duties (2017M-229)
… The Colton-Pierrepont Central School District is located in the Towns of Colton, Parishville and Pierrepont in St. Lawrence County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/colton-pierrepont-central-school-district-financial-duties-2017m-229Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… use," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Now, thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Underwood and the New … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments … Bigelow and Nash appeared before Westchester County Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court … other state and federal law enforcement agencies. Contact us at [email protected] . … State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsWest Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… all insurance claims are presented to the claims auditor for audit and approval prior to payment. The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate that our staff continues to uncover these … Comptroller’s audit of the Bradford Volunteer Fire Company is expected to be finalized later this year. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOpinion 93-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … to respond to fire alarms does not alter the periods when, in fact, the volunteer is ordinarily expected to be at work. This is in reply to your letter concerning the accrual of credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… her public office and retired in Aug. 2020, is alleged to have submitted a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with … in which certain officials must record their work hours to determine if they are full-time or part-time. The information is used to calculate their service time for retirement benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudOpinion 92-16
… -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an … agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… Attorney’s Office. In April of 2019, the clerk was arrested for grand larceny in the third degree, falsifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Opinion 91-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … shall fix the salary of all officers paid from county funds, except the members of the judiciary. Such salary shall … shall belong to thecounty and be paid into the county treasury monthly on or before the tenth day of the month... …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… alleged theft of nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother's pension payments. "Ms. Robertson allegedly thought she could … system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now … and hold accountable those who attempt to defraud the pension system. I thank the New York State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-system