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DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “Ms. Johnson used village funds to finance her entertainment and … with my office to bring this individual to justice.” Johnson, 37, pleaded guilty in Steuben County Court to grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent … Thomas P DiNapoli Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville and New York State Police Superintendent Steven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… payments sent to his deceased father. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida pleaded … guilty to identity theft in the first degree in May. “Richard Gaines’ conviction should serve as a clear warning to … in helping to protect our pension system from fraud.” "Richard Gaines shamelessly stole tens of thousands of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… said DiNapoli. “Any violation of the public’s trust for personal gain is unacceptable. Thanks to our partnership … in, taking thousands of dollars that were meant to keep snowmobile trails and the community safe. We have zero … funding from New York state and Fulton County to maintain snowmobile trails in the Adirondacks. Daley was the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the … to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department that she wrote herself extra salary checks and … can be deterred by proper oversight. The first line of defense is checks and balances, even in the smallest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… The former Town of Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his … James, and the New York State Police announced today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official … of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again. “William Tarby scammed town residents by abusing his position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… accountable.” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Ms. Becker abused her position in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… online purchases, and taking out cash from the deceased’s bank account,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my … clothing, make other online purchases, and pay her mortgage. A total of 19 monthly electronic deposits were made into the bank account after the date of death, totaling $31,872.55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant for her deceased grandmother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District … woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54715 in state pension payments meant for her deceased grandmother …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… of Latrenda Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased sister’s retirement checks. Dixon, 52, of the Bronx, is … New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased sister, Linda Dixon. She cashed the checks using her sister’s … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car payments, and to purchase Christmas gifts. Jaeger also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… Brundage for allegedly stealing $11,276 from the Oramel Fire Department. Ronda Kish was charged with Grand Larceny in … to 2020, Ronda Kish allegedly stole $8,675 from the Oramel Fire Department by making unauthorized cash withdrawals and … board began to ask questions about the money. The Oramel Fire Department bank account was empty when she quit. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing gas from the fire association … VFA Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing gas from the fire association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… utility bills and purchases from QVC, Dollar General, Walmart, Amazon and Pampered Chef. To conceal her crimes, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling $127,723.84 from the South Warren Snowmobile Club (SWSC). McLain was charged with Grand Larceny … and the New York State Police, McLain will have to answer for his misdeeds.” McLain, 72, served as the SWSC Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… York State Police today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in … entertainment. She was arraigned virtually before City of Middletown Justice Steve Brockett and released on her own … and New York State Police announced that Valerie White of Middletown was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners was charged this morning with stealing nearly $240,000 in a scam that … which he later cashed for personal use. He was arraigned this morning in Shawangunk Town Court. “This fire district … Fire Districts Board of Fire Commissioners was charged this morning with stealing nearly $240000 in a scam that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000Title IV-E Foster Care – Federal Funding and New York
… that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs. Funds are allocated to New York State and pass through to the City, and are used for ongoing foster care expenses (like food, clothing and shelter), … been removed from the home of a guardian due to a lack of care or supervision or due to maltreatment (see the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-iv-e-foster-careTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department (“MVFD”), on charges of wire fraud and subscribing to false tax returns. … if they are inclined to embezzle. In addition to charges relating to the underlying financial theft, … embezzlers expose themselves to federal criminal tax charges when they willfully fail to declare the proceeds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-report