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Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… have accrued five years of credited service, you will be vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a … 3 and 5 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 55. Tier 6 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 63. The amount of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/becoming-eligible-benefitDiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… York, Geoffrey S. Berman and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal … that Gregory Bayard pled guilty to wire fraud today in White Plains federal court. The charge arose out of Bayard's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related … expenses in all material respects. The Board made minor payroll allocation errors that had no net impact on the total … because some workers were charged to the wrong department payroll. Board officials agreed with our findings and stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… will be held accountable.” Gina Bradshaw, 50, of Maybrook, NY, worked as an office manager for multiple doctors in … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official misconduct in January, and as part of his plea … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … $9,412 from St. Mary’s for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Peter's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire's) payments to St. Peter's Hospital (St. Peter's) for special items were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-peters-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Mount Sinai Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire's) payments to Mount Sinai Hospital (Mount Sinai) for special items were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mount-sinai-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Albany Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … the $6,868 from AMC for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-albany-medical-center-january-1-2011-through-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Arden Hill Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… (Empire’s) payments to Arden Hill Hospital (Arden Hill) for special items were made according to the provisions of … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-arden-hill-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31DiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… the students she was obligated to serve by stealing money that they raised themselves to help pay for their … this corruption to light, and recovering the stolen money for the students of Frewsburg.” Smoulder, 27, stole … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… for the misappropriated funds; Adopt detailed policies for investment, procurement and financial oversight; Contract for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of … DiNapoli said. “My office prioritizes protecting our pension system and members from fraud and abuse. My thanks to … was a dedicated public servant who rightfully earned his pension for nearly 30 years of service to the State of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherOversight of Telemental Health Services
… method that uses two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services and psychiatric care at a distance. In July 2019, the Office of Mental Health (OMH) expanded the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesTown of Dayton - Supervisor's Records and Reports (2019M-189)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2019m-189State Agencies Bulletin No. 1826
… report includes the Action/Reason code used as well as the old compensation rate and new compensation rate. NHRP708 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1826-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performanceDiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… for those funds. The full audits can be found online at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/index.htm . For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortChallenging a Determination – Career Plan
Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members covered by Article 11 Sections 375h and 375i Challenging a Determination
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – New Career Plan
… We can pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the eligibility requirements established by law. If you believe that your benefit has been incorrectly denied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… We can pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the eligibility requirements established by law. If you believe that your benefit has been incorrectly denied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/challenging-determination