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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
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DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System.

DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former city of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for allegedly misappropriating more than $5,000 in public funds by pocketing parking permit fees; code enforcement fees; utility receipts; water and sewer fees; and parking summons fees.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber

"Former Assemblyman Vincent Graber was a dedicated public servant who garnered great respect from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. He will be missed. He was a powerful voice for western New York and championed important safety initiatives such as the infant car seat law and the seat belt law, both of which served as national models. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife Pat and his family during this difficult time."

DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60,000 from the village.

Brosnan, 43, stole nearly $60,000 to shop on eBay and Amazon.com and pay divorce expenses, as well as collecting nearly $13,000 in unearned salary, according to an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. The findings were referred to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota, who conducted a further investigation last year.

DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing

New York state is in a stronger financial position, reflecting better budgeting and financial practices and an improved economy, according to a report on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More remains to be done to align recurring revenues with recurring spending and to limit the use of temporary resources.