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DiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… pleaded guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in the Supreme Court of New York County. Alvarez previously … to New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released … DiNapoli Local Sales Taxes Grew 42 to $23 Billion in 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… T. Donnelly announced a Syosset man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 … T Donnelly announced a Syosset man was sentenced today to up to tenandahalf years in prison for his role in a $12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical … recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn. As stated in the 2022 State of the State book, As of Fall 2021, New … higher by some measures than any other state. Employers in some high-demand industries have seen a surge in open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, including $2.3 million … were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that … should be recovered because of errors, abuse or fraud. In 2015, DiNapoli's auditors questioned $223 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… people save for their loved ones’ higher education, and my office will not tolerate any attempts to defraud it. My thanks to the Chula Vista Police Department for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according to an audit … excluding specialized high school admissions. Students in Temporary Housing Not Properly Prioritized The matching … address per student, which meant as many as 7,000 students in shelters or temporary housing may not have received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper … estimated that fixes could yield as much as $2.2 million in savings. More often than not, water loss is caused by leaks from broken or aging underground pipes. In some cases, however, auditors found inaccurate meters or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… allegedly used the stolen funds to gamble and indulge in other luxuries. To do so, he double billed the state and … and Bolton and the village of Lake George, and was created in 2001 to preserve the beauty and health of Lake George by … New York State Department of State for their assistance in this investigation. The charges against the defendant are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsAdult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State
… of operational AUC retail dispensaries by municipality in that region. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) … these payments will be distributed to local governments in January, April, July and October. OSC is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-stateDirect Deposit Program
… to your direct deposit is effective, contact us . Use Retirement Online to Update Your Direct Deposit Information Retirement Online is the fastest and most convenient way to … applied to your next month’s pension payment. Sign in to Retirement Online. From Account Homepage, click Update Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… Unit Code 81 has been established for the attached list of non-arbitration eligible titles in all pay basis … Reason: Z11 (Update of Position Data) Earnings Program ID: N81 or H81 Bargaining Unit: 81 Salary Plan: SLE All … Reason: Z11 (Update of Position Data) Earnings Program ID: N91 or H91 Bargaining Unit: 91 Salary Plan: SSU All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, … New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4,788 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were brought … office. Barnes, 44, admitted before Judge Richard Gumo in Delhi Town Court that she issued four checks to herself … $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of three years’ probation plus one year conditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… state Department of Health (DOH) has made limited progress in addressing the widespread failures identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a follow-up report released … state Department of Health DOH has made limited progress in addressing the widespread failures identified in a March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issues