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Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Harrian to justice and for our continued partnership to fight public corruption." Harrian, 52, resigned his position … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking … illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious … Findings include: Hoffman retired from the Suffolk County Police Department, then took a job with the college without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… A pair of siblings have been arraigned on a sealed indictment for allegedly stealing $90,000 in … of the Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court on an indictment charging them with Offering a False … James said. “The individuals involved in this case preyed on the public’s philanthropy, allegedly and dishonestly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 90-21
… of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 88-38
… appeal, as required by rule 5530 of this chapter, to a fee of two hundred dollars, payable in advance." Clearly, … to pay increased aid to local governments to finance the construction and rehabilitation of court facilities. The City … of Chapter 825 of the Laws of 1987 does not require a construction of section 8022 creating an exemption not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 95-23
… permit the statement by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's … the statement by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim may be based on that officer's … by a statement by the officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim that he approves the claim and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 94-5
… 356, 572 NYS2d 434, lv den 78 NY2d 862, 578 NYS2d 877; Stern v Kramarsky, 84 Misc 2d 447, 375 NYS2d 235). In our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Rockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rocklands County proposed budget for the 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8DiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… my colleagues in the legislature and I have been working hard to find solutions to the problems that at least one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-funding2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… full-time working women in New York State. Median earnings for full-time working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019, an annual wage gap of $8,821. New York ranked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for banking services; (iii) describe the methods of payment for services provided under banking services … not limited to: (i) the acceptance of deposits; (ii) the payment of checks; (iii) electronic funds transfers; (iv) lockbox services; (v) armored car services; (vi) stop payment services; and (vii) reconciliation services. Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… years 2016 through 2022, with union dues withheld (Code 202) are affected. Background: Per guidance in the request … membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units 61 (Code 202) will increase from $35.97 to $40.47 for full-time … increase the biweekly deduction for dues code 202, in Bargaining Unit 61. In addition, OSC will process an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cioXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… the applicable masked PCard number from the drop down menu. Alternately, the agency may select these options on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… system. A third employee would receive the vendor invoice for the paper and compare the information on the invoice to the purchase order and receiving information. If … information agrees, the third employee would approve the invoice for payment. Separating these key functions helps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… from the voucher style drop down in the Accounts Payable module. The Business Unit must enter the credit memo … must process an adjustment voucher using the SFS Accounts Payable Module. Using the Accounts Payable Module will appropriately adjust the vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… for all employees that were eligible to participate in a defined benefit plan and/or contributed or received employer … check box checked. According to IRS Active Participant Rules (Notice 98-49, 1998-2 C.B. 365; Notice 87-16, 1987-1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1776-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2019DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors … 2010 through February 2015, college officials created 10 senior executive positions with annual salaries averaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardImproper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health … recovery process to ensure all available recoveries on FFS pharmacy payments were made. The audit also found claim … not taken steps to look into and recover most of the FFS pharmacy payments identified in the initial report. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare … 2021-S-16 ). About the Program DOH administers the State’s Medicaid program. Individuals who are eligible or appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-follow