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DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, today for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in pension payments. “The … I thank DA Stanzione and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in protecting the pension … death of Stephen’s father to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Instead, a total of $30,189.80 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… with disabilities, has been sentenced to six months in prison and probation after repaying $650,000 in restitution. The Island Child Development Center (ICDC) … company that was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens. The now defunct center primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in … Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. … is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… Ray allegedly took advantage of his sister-in-law's death to fund his lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and partner with law enforcement across the state and country to prosecute those who attempt to defraud it. I thank Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… Objective To determine if the State Education Department (SED) is effectively overseeing preschool special education in … transitioning from Early Intervention with an IEP have it implemented by their third birthday. These reviews cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability … New Hires data. The audit covers the period June 2, 2016 to March 3, 2020. About the Program The Office of Temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in poverty in 2021, compared to 12.8% of all Americans, … $115 billion in public resources from federal, state, and local governments are used each year to assist low-income families. The federal government funds the bulk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Martin Luther King Day
… life mission was to bring equal opportunity for all people in employment, education and civic life. His dream was a … by our actions and abilities, not the color of our skin. In the decades since Dr. King’s tragic death in Memphis, we’ve made great advances toward racial equality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-martin-luther-king-dayProtection of Child Performers
… The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 through March 16, 2017. Background The Department of Labor (Department) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It … the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means … the largest direct sold 529 plan in the United States. The latest reduction, from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent, follows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planApplying for Benefits – Article 14 Benefits
… To apply for Retirement System benefits, you must file the appropriate application form with the Office of the State … of the State Comptroller. Giving your employer the form does not mean that you have “filed with the Comptroller.” As … delivered to us by the Post Office. If you are concerned about meeting a filing deadline, you can mail the document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-benefitsOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… located, and referred to the Program. Generally, after referral, children should be evaluated by qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… 3, 2018, and all payments should have stopped after her death. SSAIG also informed NYSLRS that no death certificate … had been issued for Conklin’s death, just a police report. After Conklin’s death, she continued to receive both … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter. Louise and Robert shared a lifetime together and were an example to us all of what a dedicated, loving and committed couple could … Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter Louise and Robert shared a lifetime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughterComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… enlisted four associates to cash nineteen pension checks after Sandra Buie’s death. Jimmie Buie concealed Sandra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kPublic Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… in February 2021, enrollment surpassed 7 million for the first time in the history of the program, with 7,021,739 … in SFY 2015-16 and rose to more than 728,000 over its first three years, increased by 11.4 percent, its fastest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthClaims for Multiple Owners
… submit a claim if: your name (or entity) is listed as one of the owners in the Reported As field; and you have a … custodian, guardian, conservator, trustee, holder of power of attorney (POA) or other legal representative of one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-multiple-ownersNew York State Accounting System User Procedures Manual
… 11 18000 MAIN OFFICE SOCIAL SERVICES 18200 TONAWANDA INDIAN HOUSE 18500 WELFARE RESEARCH INC. P-R 18999 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-york-state-accounting-system-user-procedures-manualDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her … Honorable Thomas A. Varlan in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie … “Thanks to my partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, we uncovered this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksWhat's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-new