Search
Retiree Notes - Winter 2024-25
A semiannual bulletin for retirees of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/retiree-notes-winter-2024-25.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1382
… Employees Employees whose balance of M/C DRP reductions is less than zero (0) in one or more record number Background … in equal biweekly installments over 39 consecutive pay periods beginning with the paycheck which includes … reductions: Additional Pay Earnings Code Description D7M Final MC DRP Repayment OSC Actions OSC will insert a row on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1382-repayment-managementconfidential-mc-deficit-reduction-plan-drpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1381
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the repayment of PEF DRP reductions. Affected Employees Employees whose balance of PEF DRP reductions is less than zero (0) in one or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1381-repayment-public-employees-federation-pef-deficit-reduction-plan-drpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1376
… Criteria Employees whose sum of gross earnings YTD for calendar year 2011 and greater for the following earnings codes is less than zero (0) in any record number is eligible for the repayment. Earnings Code Description D4A 12-13 APSU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1376-repayment-agency-police-services-unit-apsu-deficit-reduction-plan-drpOpinion 2004-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (law partner of school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Local Government Ethics
… Local Government Ethics – A.8505 (Thiele) – Relates to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees, … ethics and boards of ethics; permits local codes of ethics to prohibit activities expressly permitted by article 18 of the General Municipal Law. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to conflicts of interest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethics-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… assessments of internal controls as required. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … did not establish policies and procedures to help ensure it provided adequate oversight of the commission’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… expenses in all material respects. The Board made payroll allocation errors in its 2014-15, 2015-16, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Former Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his … $120,000 from the BMFD, after his prosecution by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York … personal bank accounts. He used the embezzled proceeds to pay personal expenses. Garcia cover up his thefts by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… The AG’s MFCU investigation was conducted by Investigator Daniel McCarron with the support of Supervising Investigators … as well as Confidential Legal Analysts Victoria Sepe, Daniel Herzog, and Patrice Noel. Additional components of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidThe Association of Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. However, in certain instances we examined matters dating back to July … Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. (ANIBIC), located in Queens, is a not-for-profit agency. For over 50 years, … Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs), which providers use to claim reimbursements from the State. Among a wide range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/09/association-neurologically-impaired-brain-injured-children-inc-compliance-consolidatedMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… of our follow-up. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessCounty of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… policy to provide guidance for employees involved in the billing and collection of solid waste and recycling … it was not comprehensive and the procedures included in the policy were not always adhered to. Authority officials … Routinely compare the amounts collected as recorded in the system and on manual receipts with the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… of government funds which carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney … Program, October 1, 2013 for the duration of the school year. The salary associated with this appointment was $23 an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The primary responsibility of the Board is to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… with disabilities, pleaded guilty to stealing $5 million in city and state funding between 2005 and 2012 — money that … that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided services to … will forfeit approximately $1 million in seized assets, sign a confession of judgment for $3 million, pay an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… of the Attorney General and Comptroller which has resulted in dozens of convictions and more than $6 million in restitution. Mr. Wills was indicted by a New York County … are required to file annual financial disclosure reports in order to provide accountability by public servants and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heStatement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… Loretta Lynch will be a remarkable attorney general for our country and a strong defender of the rights of our … on this historic appointment and commend President Obama for his wise choice. … New York is proud to see one of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… guilty before Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme Court. As part of her plea, the defendant signed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nys