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Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… the $25,000 he paid upon arraignment. Munson is scheduled for sentencing Oct. 29, 2018 at which time he is expected to … As fire department treasurer, Munson was responsible for maintaining the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department bank … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in Albany County Court. Schusteritsch is alleged to have stolen over $180,000 … abuse this system." According to documents filed with the court today, Petschauer was a New York State pensioner who … Audit Review Section of the New York Metro Milk Marketing Area in approximately 1986. He passed away on July 9, 2008. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, $45,000 … state pension benefits. Kanas previously pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in … in March 2010, his pension benefits ceased. However, due to Kanas’ concealment from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… of 1969. Health and Hospitals, the largest public health care system in the nation, is a network of 22 facilities, including 11 acute care hospitals, 6 diagnostics and treatment centers, and 5 … – Bellevue, Kings County, Lincoln, Gouverneur, and the Home Health Agency – to verify that these nurses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1695
… This bulletin has been superseded by Payroll Bulletin 1695.1 Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s … row that is based on the first day of the pay period for payroll checks issued on 1/3/2019 and 1/9/2019. These … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. … To inform agencies of OSCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1695-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… Purpose To determine if the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has plans to address unexpected delays or events and whether those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Drug Management and Disposal
… abuse and addiction. Both conditions factor into the need for safe drug disposal practices. Drug disposal options for the public include permanent collection boxes, where … to securely mail unwanted drugs to a drug disposal site for destruction. Key Findings We found that the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1659
… field. Tax withholding on this amount will stop once goal balance equals goal amount. At the end of the calendar the … Dept ID, Earn Code, Earnings Amount, Goal Amount, Goal Balance and Check Date. Tax Information The TMV payment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1659-tax-withholding-moving-expenses-tax-year-2018Health Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of New York’s Lead Poisoning … “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing loss, lower IQs or even death,” … department needs to make sure all lead-poisoned children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… and the recovery of more than $5 million in stolen public funds. For access to state and local government spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… A Brooklyn preschool special education provider, Yeled v’Yalda Early Childhood … for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… Administration-approved use and the recipient's treatment is for that other use. To protect public safety, State laws … ED drugs approved to also treat BPH or PAH may not have had diagnoses of BPH or PAH – elevating the risk of … services to treat ED, if an MCO finds out the recipient is a registered sex offender, the MCO merely does not pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1478
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the April 2016 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal … using the instructions in Overtime Calculation and Retirement Information. Overtime Calculation The Longevity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1478-april-2016-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1364
… form (AC3206) must be recorded to assist the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) with the accurate identification of … on the Employee W2C AC-3206 Status page to be used by agencies to record receipt of employee consent for claim … > W-2 Adjustments > Update Emp W2C AC-3206 Status. Search for the correct employee record to update. Select the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1364-new-procedure-reporting-prior-year-social-security-and-medicare-taxDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… government and robust local sales tax revenues helped to put local governments on solid fiscal ground in 2021,” … and a possible recession looming, local governments need to plan carefully to avoid fiscal cliffs in the future.” DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term fiscal … High borrowing levels may: Indicate reduced ability to support current programs with current revenues. Force … $7.6 billion in State-Supported debt service otherwise due during SFY 2022-23 through SFY 2026-27 was prepaid or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with United States … and prosecution of this case. “The defendant accepted money for taking official actions, and then lied to federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsProtection of Child Performers
… 15 percent of a child performer’s earnings to be placed in trust on behalf of the child. If an employer or payroll … company does not have valid information about a child’s trust account, it is required to deposit those funds with the … deposits to the Comptroller’s trust account should be limited, the number has increased over the years and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to … The audit findings have been turned over to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota for review. DiNapoli made … For a copy of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/libraries/2014/wyandanch.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by New York State Education Department (SED) regulations, according … the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs such as obsessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staff