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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New Jersey, over the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local … retirement benefits until 2012, despite her mother’s death in 2006. Linda Miller pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable Thomas A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Thelma Hairston selected to receive her pension as a Pop Up Joint Allowance Half, which provided her with a reduced … back in court on April 3. If convicted, Jimmie Buie faces up to 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison. The charge is merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148DiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… for each of those years. Following law enforcement’s discovery of KLEIN’s embezzlement in September 2015, KLEIN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, Cowart’s son and daughter-in-law, Allen, 31, and Fredia, 28, both of … addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, aided by his mother, Allen Cowart defrauded the NFHA and the New York … Cowart directed that effective October 23, 2013, her son was to be paid an hourly rate of $50. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … them harming themselves or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are … a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to allow court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawOpinion 89-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (authority to make … are billed to the town but were not rendered. This is in reply to your letter concerning certain payments proposed … incentive payment constitutes a gift of town funds in violation of Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67 ). About the Program In February 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal … autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followOpinion 97-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Ambulance Corps (simultaneous membership in fire company) FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (simultaneous membership in ambulance corps) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23XVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… by law into a fund type for financial reporting purposes in conformance with GAAP. Process and Document Preparation: … following is a comprehensive list of those funds included in the New York State reporting entity, organized under … by law into a fund type for financial reporting purposes in conformance with GAAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrState Agencies Bulletin No. 807
… the employee’s evaluation date. OSC Actions After payroll processing is completed for Pay Period 1L, OSC will … all employees who had a PS1 row inserted or updated by the payroll system. Fields on the report include EmplID, Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/807-april-2008-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updates-employeesOpinion 2003-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits … SOCIAL SECURITY LAW §363-d: The line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d does not apply … Law §208-b. You ask whether the line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d applies in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-24
… automatically. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 67 Effective Date(s) 4/5/07 - Paychecks … if the employee: has completed one (1) year of service in such position by March 31, 2007; and did not receive a Performance Advance in October 2006; and was rated “Satisfactory” or its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-24-april-2007-performance-advances-and-longevity-paymentsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and … processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-28
… salary is below the Job Rate for their current position on the 4/1/07 Salary Schedule are eligible for a Performance … and received a “Satisfactory” rating or its equivalent on their last annual evaluation date. Longevity Payment … eligible for a Longevity Payment. The payment is effective on the first day of the pay period following completion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-28-october-2007-performance-advances-and-longevityCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority … have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-20
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-20-april-1-2006-performance-advances-rent-regulationEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) In SFY 2021-22, DEC All Funds spending totaled $1.3 billion, … from the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest increase was in local assistance spending with a year-over-year increase … a reduction of 38 FTEs below levels as of March 31 in the previous year and 6.3 percent below levels from March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureOpinion 88-69
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made improper fee-for-service (FFS) payments for certain services covered by mainstream managed care … and payment system (eMedNY), pays providers directly for services rendered to Medicaid recipients. Under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care