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Opinion 92-7
… incurred in the operation of a volunteer's business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of special … on the entire financial circumstances of the firefighter and his or her family, that the firefighter is indigent and that the expenditure will provide personal financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false … “These vendors shamelessly falsified numerous invoices to inflate their bills to the state in an effort to defraud … to join the scheme. Together, the three defendants attempted to deceive the state into paying more than $200,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… for the $148,000 she stole.” “When individuals steal from New York’s pension system, it hurts hardworking … Kanas concealed her father’s passing in March 2010 from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement … benefits intended for her father, Jacob Yudenfreund, from March 2010 through January 2015. In total, Kanas stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… today announced the arrest of Charles Alton Bump Jr. for allegedly stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York … death. I’m grateful to the Social Security Administration for their partnership in seeing that justice is served.” … perpetrators and seek prosecution to hold them accountable for their crimes.” Elizabeth Dorothy Case was a New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… and making her answer in court.” According to court documents and statements made on the record in court, between … education. The RBE-RN and TAC-D agreements required that a certain percentage of subcontractors on grant-related projects be awarded to certified minority and women owned business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released … more than the actual cost and she and her husband did not pay $4,600 in personal fees for the trips. The Comptroller’s … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/fishkill.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillOpinion 93-31
… (travel expenses - of governing board member from home to meetings) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §64: The expenses of the … a recreation district in commuting from their residences to the place where meetings of the board are normally … officer who is not allowed any compensation for his or her services is entitled to be paid for his or her "actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… who fought so hard to restore our oversight. This is a win for good government and taxpayers.” Reports State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
Determine whether the Town of Gaines (Town) Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) adequately performed her financial duties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/gaines-2021-172.pdfDiNapoli Statement on Charges Against Former Delhi Village Clerk
… her colleagues and the public by allegedly writing $4,788 in village checks to herself for her personal use. She now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, today for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in pension payments. “The … I thank DA Stanzione and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in protecting the pension … payment via check. Stephen’s father died on March 4, 2020 and both pension payments should have ended. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 of ambulance service funds, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … December 2014 and August 2017, Conaway used ambulance funds to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service … 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/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… were brought to light during an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Barnes, 44, … years’ probation plus one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public funds to cover her personal costs,” … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the former superintendent submitted five inaccurate claims to the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway … in the town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. Based on the audit and investigation, the former … In December 2020, the superintendent pled guilty to attempted obstruction of governmental administration and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County … This is the second arrest of a village official stemming from the joint investigation. “Henry was entrusted to protect … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny in the second degree after she allegedly pocketed her … and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, appeared in Mount Vernon City Court on Thursday. The case is being … that Rose kept her deceased mother's bank account open in order to collect her mother's pension payments. "Ms. Rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local Retirement System. Gabriel, 62, had resigned her public office and retired in August 2020. At the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … the conviction of Tammy Banack, a resident of Kirkville, New York, of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, … stealing over $67,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… diligence and hard work of the State Comptroller’s Office in this complex financial investigation,” Columbia County … and auditors have uncovered several criminal schemes in Columbia County over the last several years. This is only … and our State Police investigators for their stellar work in exposing this fraud,” Acting New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… 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/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000