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Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. … an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her … for her actions.” The Comptroller’s audit of the Bradford Volunteer Fire Company is expected to be finalized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… how your years of service affect your retirement benefits. For specific information about your retirement plan, go to … more years of service credit, you are: Eligible to apply for a non-job-related disability benefit. Eligible for an out-of-service death benefit, if you leave public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… financial market collapse are still being felt around the country, but New York’s pension fund is well-funded, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… third parties to provide a variety of IT-related services. For your protection and to avoid potential misunderstandings, … measurable performance targets and remedies for not meeting those requirements, so that there is a mutual … levels of service at different prices – that can be a good starting point for negotiation. SLAs should be reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not … in New York as they have nationally. 1 In addition, the national share of people with disabilities who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a contract with another entity (the “State Contractor”) where the primary or exclusive … A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a contract with another entity where the primary or exclusive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateXI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… from contract vendors when feasible. If early pay discount terms are included in a contract, the awarding … more advantageous special price promotions or special discount pricing to other customers during the Contract term for a similar quantity, and the maximum price or discount associated with such offer or promotion is better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… Eric Gonzalez today announced the arrest of Latrenda Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased sister’s retirement checks. Dixon, 52, of the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 … and Local Retirement System to her deceased sister, Linda Dixon. She cashed the checks using her sister’s state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… payments supports the automation of the eCommerce process. Agencies should refer small businesses to the 15-Day Prompt … eSettlements portal created for such purpose 4/1/2017 NYS Market Place Vendor entry of invoices into the NYS Market Place in support of purchase orders received through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a state prison. In June, Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds … promise to safeguard taxpayers’ money, but today Dennis Brown learned the consequences of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… §317.1 Background Whereas, Sections 74 and 374 of the Retirement and Social Security Law direct that the Comptroller, upon timely receipt of a written demand, shall hold a hearing to review and … in such manner as to protect equally the interests of the applicant and of the retirement system, it being the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsXII.10.A Lapsing and Year-End Procedures for Payment Processing – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units on year end payment processing and lapsing procedures. The appropriation lapsing date is the last date … is to provide guidance to Business Units on year end payment processing and lapsing procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10a-lapsing-and-year-end-procedures-payment-processingDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. Bell, Clerk of the Town of Saranac. Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly … District Attorney Andrew J Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L Bell Clerk of the Town of Saranac Bell 54 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit cards to purchase personal items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… of Annette Bigelow 61 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to pocket nearly $22000 from the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionAlternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the three fiscal years ended June … performed by the same CPA firm Alternatives contracted with for its annual audit; $21,843 in costs that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… is generally the primary payer while Medicaid is a secondary payer. As a secondary payer, Medicaid pays the balance not covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… eligible for Medicare Part B, which provides supplementary medical insurance covering a broad range of outpatient medical services, physicians' fees, and medical supplies. Individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… Department provides to the voluntary agencies to pay for medical services provided to the children in their custody. … certain policies and practices that drive the costs of medical care provided to children placed at voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-follow