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Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury convicted him of 6 … send a strong message to the defendant that his ongoing criminal activity will not be tolerated. I thank the … attorney Christine Stevens who jointly prosecuted the case. I also wish to thank the Warren County Sheriff’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… period from January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) uses two … of Health (NYSOH, the State’s online health insurance marketplace). Local Districts use the State’s downstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director … works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe … Dominick Zarrella. Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan leads the Criminal Justice Division. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social … larceny. Bunn has already served six months in federal prison related to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a clear, consistent and equitable basis for billing property owners. In addition, certain charges stipulated in … unplanned operating deficits annually. Town of Almond – Tax Collection (Allegany County) Auditors found that the … information technology (IT) security awareness training. City of Long Beach – Financial Condition (Nassau County) From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-201
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State Police … 2019 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/11/2019. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-201-2019-state-police-hazardous-duty-payDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… taxpayer money that was intended to benefit elderly and-low-income families in our communities," said Special … personal expenses including retail purchases, personal cell phone bills, and groceries. Additionally, Hoffman submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Jimmie Buie, a resident of Brooklyn, with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. Jimmie Buie is alleged … to exploit the death of a loved one by stealing their pension benefits," said Attorney General Schneiderman. … 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/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca … (SED). “The defendant allegedly submitted forged documents to scam the New York state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. … 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/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
… fully taxed.” Local sales tax growth in 2022’s fourth quarter (October to December) increased by 8.8% over the same … as accommodation and food services, transportation, and arts, entertainment and recreation. After strong quarterly … below the rate of inflation. While both third quarter (5.3%) and fourth quarter (4.5%) growth were a bit stronger, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased … District Attorney’s Office for their devoted collaborative work on this investigation,” New York State Police Acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from the … for those payments. Investigators found Thorne cashed out a combined 160 hours of leave in 2019 without board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… today announced the launch of new online dashboards to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the city and how its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryPopulation Data, Resources and Publications
… Dashboard Resources Entities Map/Table Inventory of Local Government Entities: Interactive Map and … and establish families and businesses in the area. North Country Region Economic Profile October 2017 - This report … about what the future may hold for the region. Finger Lakes Region Economic Profile August 2017 - This report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/population-data-resources-and-publicationsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… (DOF) processes summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-222
… on 11/01/2021 as follows: Earnings Code: EXP Effective Date: 11/01/2021 OT Eff Date: 11/01/2021 Annual Addl Earnings: $4,484 End Date: … to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … State Police Bulletin No SP222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-222-2021-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… of OSC’s automatic processing and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Agreement between New York State and NYSPIA and provides for an increase to the bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority Payment … and increase the amount from $1,200 to $1,519 for all employees in BU62 receiving the Seniority Pay 8 Year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Attorney Gregory J. McCaffrey, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of … of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly concealed her … accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies across the state and …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the … DiNapoli the Oswego County District Attorney and the NYS Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire …
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
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and ordered to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-security