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Opinion 92-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of … the common council is authorized to negotiate an agreement for the allocation of county sales tax to the city, subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53State Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… of unemployment insurance benefits, as determined by the New York State Department of Labor Effective Date(s) Immediately … change or end the deduction only when instructed to do so by the NYS Department of Labor or OSC. This is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement … Wynn. Wynn was a New York State pensioner who retired from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and passed … “Those who defraud our state pension system are stealing from every individual who is counting on their pension for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid … 31, 2011. Background Dr. Riaz Ahmad is a physician located in New York City who specializes in internal medicine. Dr. … Key Findings Frequently, Dr. Ahmad’s medical records did not meet the minimum standards to support his Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… mother retired in 2000, she elected to receive her pension benefits in full until her death. When White’s mother died in … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseMiddletown Employee Charged With Theft
… of Middletown and the Town of Crawford from 2012 to 2019. In addition to allegedly defrauding the municipalities, … his retirement benefit and defraud the pension system in excess of $5,000. McKelevey was a full-time plant operator … a.m. – 8:00 p.m. McKelevey retired from both positions in 2019, and as a result of the inflation of total public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole from the NYS & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the … Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “This was a shameful crime of someone sworn to protect the public,” DiNapoli said. … 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and pay $239,622 restitution. His three-year scam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli: 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 … The charges against the defendant are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeState Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… the interest they earned. Mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions, and … information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b State Police Accidental Disability Section 363bb …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bbDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April of 2021. “Mr. Johnson allegedly took advantage of … Attorney Tierney, he is being held accountable for his crime. My office will continue to work with law enforcement … his bank account, where he thereafter spent the funds. In June of 2023, Johnson was interviewed by investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The board did not adopt realistic budgets based on historical or known trends. In addition, five of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… said. “Once again, there was significant investor interest in the state’s bonds. The combination of strong market … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… interests,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County … has been brought to justice.” “This person was entrusted with maintaining a fleet of patrol vehicles used by State … retired during the investigation and was not employed with the state police at the time of his arrest. Rapasadi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… skin to specific points. Acupuncture is sometimes provided at the same time as other services, including heat therapy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… City Transit (excluding Staten Island Railway), MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The audit period was from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. About the Program Every year, tens of thousands of … with the Law. Key Findings We found that there is room for improvement in how the MTA’s three self-insured agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… must, at the time of hiring, inform new employees in writing of the right to membership. The law also requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipSubmitting Your Payment – Legacy Reporting
… two separate security forms you must submit to participate in the Electronic Debit program. Employer Certification Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/submitting-your-paymentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Inlet Common School District , Lockport City School … and the Three Village Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … years the district overestimated expenditures by a total of $682,398. As a result, the district has accumulated an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter. “Local sales tax collections in the first … or $79.4 million, increase in collections, accounting for nearly all statewide growth. The city’s first quarter … represented over 45% of total statewide collections for the first time since 2019, after having dipped to 41%, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarter