PAINTED POST — The New York State Police are investigating a grand larceny case involving the alleged misappropriation of funds from the Corning-Painted Post Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Local Union.
The State Police in Painted Post received a larceny complaint from the Calvin U. Smith Parent Teacher Association.
An investigation determined that Kari A. Warner, 35, of Painted Post, acted as the treasurer for the Calvin U. Smith PTA and the Corning-Painted Post CSEA Union 8710.
From August 2024 to January, Warner allegedly stole more than $45,000.
On Feb. 26, Warner was arrested on a charge of third-degree grand larceny, a class D felony.
She was transported to Steuben County Jail for a CAP arraignment and was released on her own recognizance.
Warner is scheduled to appear in the town of Erwin Court on a later date.
