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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-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 $90000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program ERAP funds to which they were not entitled New York Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 90-21
… RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1): A town, by local law subject to mandatory referendum, may transfer to another town official the town clerk's power with respect to the preparation and custody of claims. This is in reply to … Whether claims may be prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 88-38
… are entitled, upon the filing of a record on a civil appeal or a statement in lieu of record on a civil appeal, as required by rule 5530 of this chapter, to a fee of two hundred dollars, payable in advance." Clearly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 95-23
… by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's review of documentation relating to the claim. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the … the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim may be based on that officer's review of documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 94-5
… in the opinion. TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5XI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… services provided by a single banking institution at the location level (i.e., regional motor vehicle office, … services used at a single banking institution by this location level exceeds the statutory requirement (see Chapter … cost of banking services provided at a single banking location is less than the statutory threshold for competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… requirements for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in conjunction with a PCard. This policy is … single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must use a PO in conjunction with the purchase, consistent with the … and Transaction Preparation: When online agencies use a PO with the PCard in the SFS, the agency must check the box …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… these key functions helps ensure the agency orders what it needs, gets what was ordered, and only pays for the correct goods for the … in cases where the agency is unable or unwilling to accept the risk, and document officials’ willingness to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process monies owed to the State using the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for a … This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process monies owed to the State using the Statewide Financial System SFS for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… board of trustees to take a more active oversight role and address the deficiencies outlined in this audit.” DiNapoli’s … creation and funding of new positions are conducted in an open and transparent manner; Authorize all salaries, … For access to state and local government spending, public …
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)
… SSA also administers the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, a federal cash benefit to assist low-income individuals. In New York, all SSI recipients are eligible to receive Medicaid. When SSA receives an SSI application for someone who is 65 years of age, it also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… exclusions of Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly managed care claims from the rebate process, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … to $22,500 for calendar year 2023. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … to $23,000 for calendar year 2024. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary … of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Hotels and Motels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center Corporation: Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments … (Report 2016-S-29 ). Background Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) is a public benefit corporation … Law Section 3626 to manage the Erie County Medical Center health network. ECMCC is the only major public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-S-51 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and … and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving 1.1 million members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-follow