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Opinion 92-25
Whether the provisions of section 17611 of the Town Law preclude a fire district commissioner who is not a member of the fire department from riding on fire vehicles on emergency calls
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… An audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified her personal town and county tax payments of $4,303. “Day after day, Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County … that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand … White illegally stole from the state pension system. White’s mother was a pensioner, vested in the New York State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to … for her actions. LaBarr stole her deceased father-in-law's pension funds, which breached the trust placed in … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… bills and purchases from QVC, Dollar General, Walmart, Amazon and Pampered Chef. To conceal her crimes, she stopped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. … for all of their hard work on this case to ensure that justice was served and the public confidence restored,” … who collected funds for the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, stole cash paid for transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… among other things,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my Division of Investigations, the Saratoga County District … of Motor Vehicles, she will be brought to justice. My office will continue to protect the pension system from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… for filing in the 1st degree, computer trespass and official misconduct, following an investigation by the … from such corruption. My office works to safeguard the pension fund and thwart those who try to defraud the system." To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston County … and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole by pocketing … will be held accountable for her actions," DiNapoli said. "My staff, working with law enforcement, exposed the money … transfers that Ms. Hart allegedly used to mask her thefts. I thank the State Police and Dutchess County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Incorporated Village of Garden City’s (Village) check … Maintain custody of her electronic signature at all times and supervise the check-signing process when others use … issue raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine if the Incorporated Village of Garden Citys Village check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39DiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… monitoring of youth services at New York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … her father and tried to cheat the New York State and Local Retirement System for her own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherSocial Media Use Policy
… of Service," TOS) governing the use of these sites. You are subject to the TOS of the host site when you visit a … they utilize "cookies," which can be used to track your web browsing habits and may allow companies to target … a user's computer for a length of time that is set by the Web server. These types of cookies, also called "permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… handled by former Senior Assistant Attorney General Darren Miller and Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan Scally … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOpinion 91-39
… §150; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §212: A village trustee who also serves as a town employee, upon retiring from both positions, may be re-appointed as a trustee without diminution of his or her retirement allowance, subject to the income limitation imposed by Retirement and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39DiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… three years supervised probation. He was also ordered to pay restitution. “Mr. Bump’s conviction should serve as a … to the SSA that Case, who was approximately 90 years old at the time, had not been seen in over a year. After … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Guyette admitted to altering court records so she could pocket the public funds from 2009 to 2013. “I’m glad our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2012. Background The Monterey Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The Company, … paid bills, wrote checks, and made ATM cash withdrawals for personal purposes with no oversight. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17