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DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… state pension payments via direct deposit into a joint checking account he shared with the defendants. Stephen Toumey’s … name on the paper checks and deposited them into a joint checking account shared by her, Stephen, and the deceased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. If … are distributed to you. These contributions are reportable for federal income tax only when you withdraw or retire from … on or after October 1, 2013* are: Not reported as wages for federal income tax; Reported as wages for New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementOverview – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… worked by elected and appointed officials is defined in Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations … to accruals, full hours were worked. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for elected and appointed officials … or after January 1, 2016. Among other changes, the revised regulation sets out specific time frames for completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1048
… employees in grade 038 positions that pay union dues (code 233) or agency shop (code 247) Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1048-removal-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-cap-grade-038-employees-representedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… entry of direct deposit forms. Agencies who participate in NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO) should also encourage employees to sign up for NYSPO to view their paycheck information online and provide them with the opportunity to opt out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… housing agency, Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by … affordable housing agency Homes and Community Renewal HCR can do more to help lowincome New Yorkers find housing by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisState Agencies Bulletin No. 2430
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2430-public-employees-federation-pef-fy-2026-2027-higher-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2202.1
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the PEF FY 2024-2025 Higher Education Differential. Affected … the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, provides for a lump sum payment of up to $600 to … increases, and are not pensionable. Effective Dates: The PEF FY 2024-2025 Higher Education Differential should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22021-public-employees-federation-pef-fy-2024-2025-higher-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2310
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the PEF FY 2025-2026 Higher Education … Status of Active or Leave With Pay whose Comp Rate Code is 21P, ANN or CAL and work percent is 100% on the applicable … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the PEF FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2310-public-employees-federation-pef-fy-2025-2026-higher-educationJust for State Employers
… worked and other employment information using PayServ. In addition, employees whose NYSLRS membership is mandatory … when your employees retire. PayServ Employee Information in PayServ When entering an employee’s information in … from the dropdown) or call 866-805-0990 (press 1 to access the employer menu, then follow the prompts). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 254
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for updating dues and agency shop when VRWS is reported on … Agency Actions When a transaction has been entered for VRWS, agencies are required to change the employee's dues … full time percentage. Refer to Payroll Bulletin 227 for a complete list of CSEA rates. To calculate CSEA dues for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/254-csea-union-dues-code-201-and-agency-shop-fee-code-212-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2354
… employees who are now deceased should be submitted as a Stop Payment Request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. … Reversal and Exchange mailbox at the same time as the Stop Payment Request. If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2354-new-weekend-voluntary-overtime-differential-eligible-employeesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … partnerships don’t come risk-free. It makes good sense for the state to look at public-private partnerships based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Agencies Bulletin No. 327-A
… Purpose To notify agencies of the procedures for processing Productivity Gain Payments Affected Employees … check in payroll period 6 Lag, check dated 7/11/02, for employees in Institution agencies and payroll period 7 Lag, check dated 7/17/02, for employees in Administration agencies. Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/327-2002-productivity-gain-program-lump-sum-payments-employees-representedDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… account was paid to the management company of her father’s condominium, where she resided. Hansen appeared before Judge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherBabylon Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-91)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Babylon Union Free School District (District) claimed Medicaid … Determine whether the Babylon Union Free School District District claimed Medicaid reimbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/13/babylon-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-91DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford and NYS Police Superintendent Steven G James announced that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1585
… for details on employee notification, including a letter template that agencies can use to satisfy notice requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1585-notification-employees-when-prior-year-fica-ssmedicare-deficiency-hasDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after … the books,” DiNapoli said. “The ultimate safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult Protective Services … Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult Protective Services APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-short