Corning, NY – Kari A. Warner, 35, the treasurer for the Calvin U. Smith Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Corning-Painted Post CSEA Union 8710, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 26, after an investigation led by New York State Police uncovered the alleged misappropriation of funds from both organizations.
Warner has been charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, after police determined that between August 2024 and January 2025, she had stolen over $45,000 from the two organizations.
The investigation began after the Calvin U. Smith PTA filed a theft complaint with the State Police in Painted Post. After a thorough investigation, it was confirmed that Warner had unlawfully taken the funds.
Warner was taken to the Steuben County Jail, where her charges were read to her. She was later released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Erwin Town Court at a later date.
