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Contributing Toward Your Retirement – State Police Plan
… retire or have 32 years of service credit, whichever comes first. These are mandatory contributions; they will not … your first three years of membership, we use the annual wage provided to us by your employer (on your membership … you actually earned in the last completed State fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). Contribution rates are set April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/contributing-toward-your-retirementDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… (Managers) must ensure that all services are provided in accordance with service provider agreements and that … and Tioga) were not monitoring service provider agreements in accordance with managements’ monitoring expectations. The … that, generally, the Departments paid each contractor in accordance with contract terms and each contractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… not qualify for a retirement benefit, you should file the Withdrawal Application (RS5014) no earlier than 15 days … ten or more years of credited service, you cannot withdraw from the Retirement System. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand … retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… financial plan project a surplus of $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be … 2009 and 2017, its largest and longest job expansion in the post–World War II period. After adding 81,000 jobs in 2017, employment reached 4.4 million, 615,000 more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… auditors found the department repeatedly engaged in inappropriate hiring and promotions. In one instance, an employee hired at an annual salary of $43,000 was promoted twice in a year with a 70 percent salary increase without meeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. "There are disturbing calls in Washington to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and … due to enactment of the federal ACA and other changes in federal and state health care policies. Medicaid, Child … of Health (NYSOH), cost a total of more than $75 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2017-18. Medicaid, established in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit … on the consecutive hours that can be worked by nurses in non-emergency situations. Under the law, if nurses feel … and procedures for investigating complaints. This resulted in inconsistencies and anomalies in investigations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… sends to Washington D.C., it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York ranked 46th in the nation in its balance of payments between the amount it generated in … sends to Washington DC it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending compared to a national average of nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… today announced that Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), one of the world’s leading suppliers of agricultural products to food companies, has agreed to use only sustainably-sourced palm and soy products that are … announced that Archer Daniels Midland Co has agreed to use only sustainablysourced palm and soy products that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2017 income tax filings. New … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a … investments as the beneficiary nears college age. In addition to the new investment options, program fees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… harder to investigate and resolve consumer complaints in a timely manner." Valid registration of repair shops and … criminal activity or operating an auto business engaged in deceptive or fraudulent practices. But the audit revealed DMV has established little in the way of controls to restrict unregistered repair shops …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed his community’s … and the New York State Police for their partnership in holding him accountable.” Carville said, “This crime is … Mr. Rose took advantage of a position he was entrusted in, and stole funds intended to support the Vernon Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant for her deceased grandmother, … Russell schemed to hide her grandmother’s death in order to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli … Flynn . Russell’s grandmother, Lorraine Stenclik, retired in 1985 from the City of Buffalo and was receiving a pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival … from 2014 to 2018 and resigned as the Almond town clerk in Allegany County in Spring of 2021. “This plea was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Jaegar, pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $58,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 39, of Bemus Point, admitted that … of Bemus Point, like many of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat … their own gain.” Colucci pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the 4 th Degree and Corrupting the Government in the 3 rd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which they were not entitled, New York Comptroller Thomas … A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Questionable Payments for … to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s records, there was insufficient assurance that … also questioned whether medications Dr. Ahmad prescribed in connection with these services, which accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selected