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Election Form for 20 Year Retirement Plan Section 384-d (PF5117)
To elect membership under Section 384-d (if an employer has adopted it), which permits retirement after 20 years of creditable service, firefighters, police or officers of fire departments or police departments use form PF5117.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5117.pdfChallenges Facing Small Businesses in New York
Despite the importance of small businesses, New York trails the rest of the country in key metrics, including business creation and employment. Small business owners in New York report facing unique challenges and entrepreneurial barriers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/challenges-facing-small-businesses-in-ny.pdfFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his embezzlement of more than $1.1 … 20 years in prison, and one count of subscribing to false tax returns, which carries a maximum sentence of three years … Judge Nelson S Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Daniel Laniado, 45, of Brooklyn, and Roy Hoffmann, 54, of Woodmere – were indicted on the alleged thefts in 2014. All … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions … "The state is doing a commendable job making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and … Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… York, the state of New York and the United States using her not-for-profit corporation, Angeldocs, Inc. Angeldocs … and ship vehicles to Nigeria, and make other purchases for her personal benefit and for the benefit of her for-profit business. “Ms. Ogundu let her publicly-funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… the Third Degree, a class D felony. Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and … DiNapoli. "Our fight against pension fraud has led to more than 20 arrests and $2.7 million in ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… diligent work of our State Police members, along with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Ontario County … chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, rental hall payments, and income received by the Hose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreComptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… New York State Comptroller, today announced a $2,950,000 settlement of a civil fraud lawsuit against Beth Israel Medical Center d/b/a Mount Sinai … repayment of over $ 800,000 in Medicaid overpayments. The settlement resolves claims under the federal False Claims Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… the unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch charging Terence Fitzpatrick, 43, a … the unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch charging Terence Fitzpatrick 43 a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of … Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State and Local … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… (B felony) Defrauding the Government (E felony) Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (E felony) – 3 Counts Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree (A … to the law firms, including memorandums containing false statements. The trial took place in Westchester County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonRFP#0011 – Administrative and Actuarial Services for Length of Service Award Programs for Volunteer Ambulance Workers and Volunteer Firefighters
… Request for Proposals Issued May 13, 2025 The Office of the State … (“OSC”) is seeking Administrative and Actuarial Services for Length of Service Award Programs for Volunteer Ambulance Workers and Volunteer Firefighters as … OSC is seeking Administrative and Actuarial Services for Length of Service Award Programs for Volunteer Ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp0011Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. About the … and non-occupational disability and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided … ascertain the Board’s expenses to administer the Program for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Francis. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in … administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2020. About … To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers Compensation Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4) . About the Program Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists of several of New … Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program, which assists senior citizen homeowners with the cost of addressing … and within the prescribed time frames to better support senior homeowners in need of assistance. For example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… of these properties. Often, owners employ a managing agent, a person or entity responsible for managing the … to enter into an annual agreement with the managing agent, which must include a DHCR-approved Management Plan. It … of the development, and it is the function of the managing agent to effectively and efficiently manage the development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… personal piggy banks. Assemblyman Scarborough tried to game the system, thinking he could get away with it,” New … and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington with the state ranking 42nd in federal fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-states