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DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… served.” Oswego County District Attorney DiMartino said, “I believe these investigations are important because they … meant to protect the community, all for personal gain. I applaud the diligent work of our members and our partners … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… Office for their efforts in investigating, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Curran for prosecuting this case.” New … his deceased father, he used makeup to whiten his hair and eyebrows. In 2019, Timothy Gritman told a family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Erie County. In addition to uncovering this brazen theft, I want to commend the Erie County Comptroller’s Office as … tends to be an extensive and time-consuming process, I want the public to know that I am committed to obtaining … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… in the 3rd degree. They were arraigned in Oneida County Court by Judge Michael L. Dwyer. Their next court date is Dec. 1, 2023. Since taking office in 2007, … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… DOT’s Resource Guide – with 34 studies taking more than 1 year to complete. We visited 17 intersections where DOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… for cuts in their tax rates for Slot & Electronic Table Games (ETG) to 30%, which three did. A bill to reduce Tioga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have … been paid. Officials also did not obtain the minimum number of quotes for nine claims totaling $18,628. … or provide adequate oversight of awarded contracts. As a result, the district could have paid more than necessary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1793
… a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back. Affected Employees New York State employees … are members of the VDC are affected. Background On March 16, 2012, the Governor signed legislation creating Tier 6. … the Benefit Plan based on the agency’s review of the “two-year look back” salary. The public query, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1793-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… that agency’s facilities. “The state must do everything it can to protect individuals with disabilities in their care,” … addressed and families are told of what occurred. This law can’t work if state agencies aren’t fully complying with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… Municipalities will receive TMA payments in August and can use account code 3089 - State Aid, Other (Temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State and a municipality, public authority, or other third party. Generally, repayment agreements provide for the … State and a municipality public authority or other third party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … Katherine (Katie) Pais, who pleaded guilty to aiding in and concealing the scheme, was adjourned to June 2, 2025. Following their June 3, 2024 guilty pleas and prior to sentencing, the pair paid back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overXI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… certain minimum requirements, including: • The List of Preferred Source Offerings was checked, and the Preferred Source Guidelines were followed. • The applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipmentReporting Through Retirement Online – Legacy Reporting
… to help you use Retirement Online for enrollment and reporting. If you need your password reset or have technical … 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Eastern Time, or use the help desk form . If you have questions about reporting — such as what … uses the same format that you previously used to submit monthly reports through the Retirement Internet Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-through-retirement-onlineState Agencies Bulletin No. 1542
… rates have changed for 2017. The withholding tables can be found in IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1542-summary-tax-related-changes-2017Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Report 2020-S-62 … dosage form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… across the state and country to protect the pension fund. My thanks to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership with my investigative team. We will continue to steadfastly guard … for purchases at Nassau County businesses, including BJ’s Wholesale, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart and other stores. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025MS-1)
… Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by the year 2030, approximately 71.5 million baby boomers will be … ADA Update A Primer for State and Local Governments by the year 2030 approximately 715 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025ms-1Community Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including … and community services, but the City uses the majority of funds for housing support. The program is authorized under … a metropolitan area. CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funds are also available for recovery from presidentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… hired to provide outreach services at Penn Station, Grand Central and elsewhere, according to an audit released … outreach reports. The MTA is not getting what it paid for and riders and the homeless are suffering for it.’ Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreach