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Rochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Diane M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted today to unlawfully "double-dipping" and receiving state retirement benefits to which she was not entitled. She … by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "For the six years Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oswego County … Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Oswego County DA Gregory Oakes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… to one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor. Pursuant to his … he repeatedly broke the law by stealing public funds and, in this case, filing false disclosure forms to conceal his … false documents to hide his financial dealings. He's now in prison, paying the price," said Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-210
… the Communications Workers of America (CWA) provides for a one-time lump sum payment of $1000 (prorated for employees … Code is LOA/RPD) New Earnings Code OSC has created a new Additional Pay Earnings Code to process the Judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-210-2015-judicial-ratification-bonus-bargaining-unit-sdUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-212
… Court System (UCS) and the above referenced Unions provide for a one-time lump sum payment of $1000 (prorated for employees working less than full time) for all eligible represented non-judicial employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-212-2015-judicial-ratification-bonus-bargaining-units-sa-sg-sk-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-216
… System (UCS) and the above referenced Unions provide for a one-time lump sum payment of $1000 (prorated for employees … Code is LOA/RPD) OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-216-2015-judicial-ratification-bonus-bargaining-units-f8-and-g9Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-252
… the 2017 Judicial Ratification Bonus for Bargaining Unit DR Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining … Benevolent Association of Nassau County Bargaining Unit DR Background Chapter 98 of the Laws of 2017, in conjunction … The 2017 Judicial Ratification Bonus for Bargaining Unit DR will be paid in Administration Pay Period 16L, paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-252-judicial-ratification-bonus-bargaining-unit-drDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by New York State … Supervisor of Prattsville pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by concealing his unlawful post-retirement public income and for stealing from the village through sham requests for … and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-009
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the approach to Agency … be used to measure readiness; and the resources available for assisting agency staff with testing. Affected Employees … activities identified by OSC that must be completed in order for agencies to be considered ready for v 9.2. File …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-009-agency-testing-and-trainingFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in … state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George. The jury convicted Decker after hearing evidence … well as a for-profit basketball league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateMedicaid 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-recipientsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… ROCHESTER – Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security … “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General Business Law §§ 340 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town … charges in accordance with town ordinances. Auditors found the water ordinance did not provide a clear, consistent and … owners. In addition, certain charges stipulated in the water and sewer ordinances did not conform to applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-201
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of 2019 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State … of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic processing of 2019 State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-201-2019-state-police-hazardous-duty-payDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the pleas of … Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S Mills the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Jimmie Buie, a resident of Brooklyn, with Grand Larceny in 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 … fraud has led to more than 20 arrests and $2.7 million in ordered recoveries. My message is clear: If you try to get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg today announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a … stole over $163,000 from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) by taking unlawful pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-double