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World Trade Center Presumption – Regional State Park Police Plan
… retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you become permanently … You may be eligible to reclassify your service or disability retirement benefit to an accidental disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/world-trade-center-presumptionWorld Trade Center Presumption – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and you were … be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for an … benefits. For more information, visit our World Trade Center Presumption webpage . 1 Updated 12/21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/world-trade-center-presumptionDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … said. “Auditors found tens of thousands in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a … and some of his lodging at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsCompliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its … whether Empire State Development ESD meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… "Tax collections are well below initial projections, and the Division of the Budget has made adjustments,” … said. “We still have eight months left in the fiscal year, and the state must be prepared to take action if necessary.” … to Capital Projects funds this year by $651 million and indicated these transfers, largely intended for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… paid by residents for municipal services by pocketing cash without recording all of the transactions. For example, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college … $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, … more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Comptroller’s audit also revealed: Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsOpinion 89-7
… compensation to a public officer beyond the amount fixed when the services were performed would constitute a gift in … 72 Misc 2d 744, 340 NYS2d 18, relative to retroactive pay increases under collective bargaining agreement). Such … No. 85-44, p 59). Accordingly, in the instant situation, we believe that the town board may not pay the members of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Opinion 89-13
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(6): A municipality may purchase surplus or second-hand equipment from another municipality of … in subdivision 6 of section 103. It provides as follows: Surplus and second-hand supplies, material or equipment may … be purchased without competitive bidding from the federal government, the state of New York or from any other political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Her husband was a New York State employee, and the family was enrolled in NYSHIP. As a medical office manager, … providers. In those instances, the employee or family member receives any allowable reimbursement by check … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health : Medicaid Program: … long-term practices related to Hours of Service that may have been avoidable. For calendar 2010, auditors determined … of six gas-related incidents in 2015 that should otherwise have been reported. DPS also does not perform analyses of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … fund — you will be caught,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Albany District Attorney’s Office, for their hard work in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedVII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. Reconciling your cash advance bank accounts … aids in fraud reduction and facilitates timely completion of the annual confirmation pursuant to SFL §115(6) and annual … reconcile and confirm outstanding cash advance balances as of March 31st. In April, agencies must run the public query …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… June 2020, the R179 train cars were deployed into revenue service. The NTTs are installed with Event Recording Units … ERU maintenance and inspection policy. For instance, train car inspections were not always done timely, and for 129 … manuals. Model R142 cars, which were brought into revenue service in 2000 after the federal guidance was issued, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followCompliance With Navigation Law
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is … requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation Law … requirements to ensure boaters safety and quality of life on State waters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than $12,000 by … Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State Police. “Ms. Bradshaw thought she could game New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York … the state pension system was not informed of her death and checks continued to be sent. When the Comptroller’s office … The investigation revealed that Roberts had deposited 66 checks into her own bank account and had apparently forged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requirements in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC … a state agency and another governmental entity that is not a state agency and has a separate legal existence … political subdivision of the State, another state, etc.) is a contract and, as such, must receive OSC approval under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreements