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DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. “Alexander McDougall abused his position to line his own … announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… including stamps, envelopes, and other supplies to send election mailers in support of school board candidates that … report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing partnership with District Attorney Czajka and the … paying herself an additional $6,481. Thorne had a personal credit card she used for rescue squad purchases. Rather than use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… G. James announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer … 2003, Groves held various positions and is currently its president. She served as both the president and interim treasurer from August 2018 through Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentXII.8.E Payment Assignments – XII. Expenditures
… section outlines the procedures agencies should follow to approve the assignment of contract payments to an individual or entity other than the original contract holder. Payment assignments … This section outlines the procedures agencies should follow to approve the assignment of contract payments to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8e-payment-assignmentsXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… to vendors when an emergency procurement exists and the vendor cannot be added using the Vendor Add process prior to payment. An emergency procurement … to vendors when an emergency procurement exists and the vendor cannot be added using the Vendor Add process prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… including with the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation. In pleading guilty, O’Hara admitted that between … from a Prattsville-based modular home business, Moore’s Homes, purporting to reflect construction work performed on … automotive garage, O’Hara’s Service Station, which Moore’s Homes did not perform. O’Hara issued checks to Moore’s Homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social security payments of $17,790 which were … electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… higher than projections from the Enacted Budget, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … that are not yet appropriated. These funds should be used to fix New York’s crumbling infrastructure or for other non-recurring purposes and not to support ongoing expenses.” May tax receipts were $166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… District Attorney’s Office. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … falsely claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant in the condo and that he owed his sister back rent for a period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… State (Department) is fully implementing the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The … (Law) allows consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to … registry. In 2003, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) collaborated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… to operate, or referring the operator or facility for criminal prosecution. Key Findings Our analysis of Department facility data and publicly available property records … 95 unregistered facilities advertising auto repair services. Additionally, we identified 21 vehicle dismantlers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… if improper Medicaid payments were made on behalf of recipients with multiple Client Identification Numbers … 2014 to March 31, 2019. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid … monthly premiums and the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care services for Medicaid recipients and reimburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… Reduction and Recycling’s Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible … of laws regarding product stewardship and extended producer responsibilities in the State. Article 27, Title 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followSex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 … January 22, 2014. Background The State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), effective January 1996, established … Court-certified sex offenders must comply with DCJS registration requirements including address verification, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1134
… reporting line number changes and to describe how account codes will be charged in Fiscal Year 2012-13. Affected … the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and PayServ Account Codes and PayServ Data Conversion Requirements. OSC Actions … Position Management Mailbox. Questions regarding account codes or Position Pool IDs may be emailed to the Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1134-reporting-line-number-changes-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2012New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… have been appointed co-lead plaintiffs in a derivative lawsuit filed against certain officers and directors of Wynn … have been appointed colead plaintiffs in a derivative lawsuit filed against certain officers and directors of Wynn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceDiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… office and the State Police. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … falsely claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant in the condo and that he owed his sister back rent for a period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the appropriate application with the Office of the State … have “filed with the Comptroller.” If you need help, you can call 866-805-0990, make an appointment for a … document to meet a deadline, and you can’t submit it using Retirement Online or certified mail, you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a … the precise service credit accrued during the marriage when the numerator is written as an open date field, for … of the divorce action (xx/xx/xxxx). The numerator may also be written as a fixed number of months or years of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-share