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Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to … to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to … support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to prosecute those who steal from taxpayers. I …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156k

DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village

… fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his personal expenses. "Mr. Harrian allegedly abused his authority to deceive the residents he was supposed to serve," State Comptroller … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-village

DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of … public funds,” DiNapoli said. “By partnering with District Attorney Rice’s office, we were able to protect the integrity … to those who try to defraud the system. I thank District Attorney Rice for her diligent work on this case.” “Our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scam

Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the four …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-follow

DiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios

… program comes in at the low end or the high end of that estimate, it will need significant amounts of new funding, … of its operating budget to pay off debt. At a low-end target of 13% of revenue, the Authority could issue about $12 billion in debt. A high-end debt burden target of 18%, which would pressure the operating budget, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenarios

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2296

… State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2025 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2024-285, released on … for employees aged 50 and over remains at $7,500 for 2025 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2296-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2025

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2295

… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA … to IRS Regulations, Section 403(b): The regular annual contribution amount will increase to $23,500 for calendar … age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tda

Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2021-S-11 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the Medicaid program. For … To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-follow

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2258

… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the PBANYS … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for union dues (Deduction Code 483) from $54.70 to $57.98. Agency … of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the PBANYS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increase

Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)

… consumers were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price accuracy testing procedures. Eight Departments did not perform periodic price accuracy tests. None of the Departments completed all …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds

… the First Degree, Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, and Money Laundering in the Second Degree. “Mahtani and Melwani allegedly tried to scam a program out of money meant to help New Yorkers in need of housing assistance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-state

Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)

… for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a condition of receiving Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients … Medicaid recipients who are at least 65 years of age, or will be turning age 65 within a 3-month time frame, and have them …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-follow

Opinion 90-21

… in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of … may transfer to another town official the town clerk's power with respect to the preparation and custody of … which there is no town comptroller, the town clerk "shall cause each claim presented to the town board for audit to be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21

Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)

… our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report … administers New York’s Medicaid program. Under the fee-for-service (FFS) payment method, DOH makes Medicaid payments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-follow

Opinion 88-38

… of the appellate divisions of the supreme court and the clerk of the court of appeals are entitled, upon the filing … map or proceeding filed, recorded or indexed for the county, or an agency or officer thereof acting in an official … is impermissible (McKinney's Consolidated Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes §76). Further, we believe the rationale …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38

DiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High

… employment. “Six years after the Great Recession, growth is steady statewide, but some specific regions are still …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-high

DiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that five major companies in the New York State Common Retirement … landmark decision in Citizens United was handed down five years ago, we've worked to convince our portfolio … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that five major companies in the New York State Common Retirement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributions

Opinion 95-23

… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- … by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's review of documentation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23