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DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… on charges of: Two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony) Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree (an E felony) Two counts of Conspiracy in the Fourth … CPA, assured his client that the investment was safe, had no risk, and the principal would be returned after a two-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationAdministrative Hearings
… (Return to Top) Medical Cases NYSLRS will provide the medical records underlying the Retirement System’s … records by the due date. NYSLRS may send any additional medical records to NYSLRS' examining doctor(s) for a … Administration Bureau procedures on adjournments accepting medical records and waiving an appearance at a hearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 … third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution rates as a result of solid investment returns," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… the new process for checking the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement. Background In accordance with IRS Publication 590, “Individual … Instructions for Form W-2, the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 must be checked for all employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Releases Annual Investment Return
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was -4.14% for the … to weather these storms.” The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $14.7 billion paid out … assumptions, including wage growth, inflation, age of retirement and mortality. Integral to the Fund’s strength …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-releases-annual-investment-returnDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today … taxpayers,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson, we were able to stop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a … now growing at the highest annual rate in 30 years in the NYC metro area. 2 During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… to these problems. Key Recommendations Perform a full review of cost savings activities to identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… paid AAP approximately $1.5 million under these contracts for expenses related to various immunization initiatives. Key … to the Department 16 Standard Vouchers and 1 Claim for Payment (together referenced as “vouchers”) as “just, … and that the balance is actually due and owing” which our examination revealed to contain material false information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-iiCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Requirements to … and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … of October 29, 2020, of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report. Key Finding RGRTA officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… to children and families. OCFS and these entities use the CONNECTIONS system to document information about service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followVillage of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water and sewer rent … 18, 2012 through October 3, 2013. Background The Village of Middleport is located in Niagara County and has … Village of Middleport Water and Sewer Rents 2013M313 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… when warranted and after a thorough review. They avoided $11.3 million in interest and financing costs over 30 years by obtaining a $15 million interest-free loan and securing grants to fund 27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1National Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability … State programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. Two such programs … wage, and unemployment insurance. OTDA uses Directory data to verify TANF and SNAP eligibility information. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … percent) were the responsibility of third-party vendors. In these cases, we determined that RGRTA was not providing … to date. Implement the remaining recommendation detailed in the preliminary report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsXII.6.Q Paying and Reconciling State Credit Card Charges – XII. Expenditures
… succeeded by the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, regarding supplier reward programs. … succeeded by the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, regarding supplier reward programs. … succeeded by the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, regarding supplier reward programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6q-paying-and-reconciling-state-credit-card-chargesDeath Benefits
… may be entitled to receive a death benefit after you die. When you became a NYSLRS member, you should have … they can call 866-805-0990 and press 3 then 1. We’ll also need a certified death certificate. After we receive the … is less than one-half of your annual salary or if you do not qualify for an ordinary death benefit payment. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsDirect Deposit Program
… With direct deposit, your pension payment is deposited directly into your … Our Pension Payment Calendar lists the schedule of direct deposit dates by month. Not using direct deposit yet? Don’t wait to receive a check in the mail—direct deposit is fast, … Sign up for the NYSLRS direct deposit program to receive your retirement benefits right in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… sought to establish our state’s pension fund as a leader in transparency, ethics and effectiveness. It’s gratifying to … as the Fund’s trustee: “The Comptroller consistently acts in the sole interest of the members and beneficiaries of the … outsourced investment management and support functions. In addition, independent compensation benchmarking indicates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingAlternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – State Police Plan
… Death Benefit If you die in service after you are eligible to retire, an alternative death benefit may be payable. This … public employment, your beneficiary may be entitled to 50 percent of the ordinary death benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefits