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DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… A former Town of Throop Supervisor was arrested and pleaded guilty today to … in the Fourth Degree and Official Misconduct. As part of his plea agreement, he will pay full restitution and … home improvements,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, his crimes were uncovered, and he is being held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… New York state pensioner, met Diacetis through an online service. Diacetis then introduced the victim to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… Relyea’s theft of state resources was a betrayal of the trust placed in him as an employee of the state police," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… McDougall abused his authority and diverted funds meant to benefit taxpayers for his own use. I thank Erie County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Internal … a million dollars of fire department funds. Melin took money that was supposed to be used for fighting fires and … accountable for their actions. This former treasurer took money from the fire department where he was a trusted leader, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA that Case, who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… ventures and pay for his own personal expenses,” said DA Donnelly. “I am grateful to my prosecutors for ensuring … investors will pay a heavy price for their crimes.” DA Donnelly said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly … victims with a username and password for www.conmacfunding.com to view their account statement and growing account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeOpinion 92-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one count of wire … contained in court documents: Bayard was appointed administrator of the estate of a former resident of Mt. … to three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,457,739. U.S. Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… went to significant lengths to keep that money coming in. With today’s sentence, he’s finally being made to answer for … Office in 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. In September … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… financial records despite having no prior qualifications or background in accounting or financial matters. The felony complaint alleges that he … filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. Proposed by DiNapoli’s office, the measure amends the Abandoned Property Law to authorize the State Comptroller to administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that he … tackle a wide variety of challenges ranging from the retirement system, state and local governments to procurement … photo of Sheingold is available here https://osc.state.ny.us/images/press/nelson-sheingold.jpg . … State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerRetirement Planning
… The resources below will help you. You can estimate your pension, learn about your NYSLRS benefits and find tips on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-planningShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… pensions for service prior to 1998 Running the national payroll for serving and retired clergy A copy of the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York City Department of Education found it did not report hundreds of violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department as required under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s procurement process. By reviewing contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently … State employee. The defendant was arrested and presented today in the District of South Carolina. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannHuntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April of 2021. “Mr. Johnson callously exploited his … County District Attorney Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyDo We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. DiNapoli oversees 33 million unclaimed funds accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-year