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DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… goal of $40 billion, to specific investment opportunities in the SICS Program. The Fund has made commitments to the … risks and opportunities related to climate change. This is in addition to the $2 billion the Fund committed to this … a low-carbon economy: Kinetic Development Group Ltd., NLC India Ltd., PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi Tbk., Yancoal Australia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… opportunities; and requiring that our office contract with qualified MWBEs whenever possible. Over the past years, … State's MWBE participation goals and will continue plans with the intent to increase our annual participation. Get … program, you must first certify your business as a MWBE with the State. With a MWBE certification, you’ll enjoy the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., the Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now repaid. Joanne … Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, including money for children’s programs, according to an investigation and … defendant embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… system, its members and taxpayers from fraud and abuse. My thanks to the New York State Police and Sullivan County DA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudGingerbread Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported on Gingerbread’s CFRs and to Gingerbread’s reimbursement rates. Work with Gingerbread officials to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/gingerbread-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his … $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was elected treasurer of the PFD in 2013. From in or about December 2013 to in or about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… 2,819 minors employed illegally and assessed employers with nearly $3.4 million in civil money penalties. New York’s … child labor law violations in the state in 2022 compared with 2021. Labor investigations cannot be opened until a … used by investigators for guidance needs to be updated with new policies and procedures, and A lack of collaboration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … in the first degree. She was arraigned in Irondequoit Town Court before Judge Jennifer Whitman-Devoe. She is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… those who think they can swindle the pension system.” After retiring from the Westchester Police Department in … justice and earning a salary of over $70,000. As a state retiree under the age of 65 at the time, without a waiver, Sciacca was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1892
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS … on changes to the following areas for 2021: Withholding Rates and Tax Brackets Additional Withholding Adjustment for Nonresident Aliens Supplemental Wage Withholding Flat Rate Social Security Wage Base Limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1892-summary-tax-related-changes-2021Department of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were … through December 31, 2017. Background During the period of our examination, the Department processed almost 7.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… remind users of important security tips such as avoiding public posting of birthdates, email addresses, phone numbers … warrant or a court-ordered subpoena, or for inclusion in a public safety record). In addition, the Information Security Breach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… against whom DOL assessed monetary penalties as a result of our findings. DOL has recovered $1,528,896 from UI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… to managed care organizations (MCOs) for premiums over a more than four year period, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “System flaws and … creating a control to prevent confirmed multiple CINs from being reused in the future. DOH agreed with many of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who … of the bedrooms of the placement home, auditors could not find any indication that these conditions had been … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… crimes of any kind will not be tolerated in New York. I want to thank the Comptroller’s Office and our partners in … 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/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… The former highway superintendent for the Town of Erin in Chemung County made personal purchases and used gas, oil and other town supplies for his own use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL approved in 2016; and (ii) prior year payments related to those 2016 … on the overpayments we identified, DOL assessed $217,290 in monetary penalties to 137 claimants. We also identified … UI benefits from claimants who DOL determined made false statements or representations to obtain benefits to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-reportDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether: (i) … Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor (Department) were appropriate; and (ii) the … current and prior year data analytics. Background As part of our Office’s audit of the Department’s UI program, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017