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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … funds back into town accounts using cash she claimed to have in her home and that was found in a filing cabinet in … her actions and any misappropriated funds are recovered.” “I want to thank Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… It is being prosecuted by Asst. District Attorney Jason Herman of District Attorney Rice’s Public Corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… 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 his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and …
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
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly accepting withdrawing and spending nearly $80000 in funds from pension payments
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
… Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing … and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Instead of safeguarding public money, Alexander McDougall abused his … position in the Clerk’s Office to steal a significant sum of money from the residents of Erie County. In addition to …
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
… was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State … the New York State Police announced. Hoffman was sentenced to serve five years’ probation. The sentencing of Hoffman's … mother, Katherine (Katie) Pais, who pleaded guilty to aiding in and concealing the scheme, was adjourned to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… alleged crimes occurred between August 2024 and January 2025. Muhammad W. Khan was accused of stealing $1,103,358 in total. He was charged with grand larceny in the first degree, health care fraud, … in court on Sept. 8. Mohammad A. Khan was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. He was accused of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… to disclose personal loans made to him on his disclosure form, as required by law. "Mr. Wills was elected to serve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… bookkeeper from 2016 to 2020. Based upon an anonymous tip, Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office and the HUD OIG commenced …
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
… the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public … District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law … York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent and thorough investigative work of the State …
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
… Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from …
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 … to significant lengths to keep that money coming in. With today’s sentence, he’s finally being made to answer for his … benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and ordered to pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… County Comptroller’s Office as well as our partners in the New York State Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’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/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… and inflated reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today on … payments for rides that never happened and billed multiple times for rides that did occur. In some instances, they …
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
… and LaPolla were both charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th degree and Public Corruption. Karam was also charged with additional counts of Grand Larceny in the 4th degree and Public Corruption, as well as Corruption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and other positive developments, more people and jobs need to return to the city to fuel economic growth for the city …
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
… York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest … Thorne provided administrative support for the Chatham Rescue Squad for twenty years until her employment … York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne of Forest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 from the New … of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca a retired Westchester County Police Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, … in New York City, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic created … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $221 billion in calendar year 2022 up 127 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022