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VI.I Overview – VI. Budgets
… that expenditures do not exceed the available Federal funds. The Project Parent is equivalent to the billing amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vii-overviewIncarcerated and Death Matches
… Purpose Our Office examined $1.4 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) made on behalf of nearly 215,000 claimants during the period … matched the payments to the Social Security Administration Death Master File as of April 5, 2017. Our objective was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) oversight and … Child support programs help enhance the well-being of children in many ways, including by enforcing child support obligations. OTDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation. … of their entitled resources. This sentence, requiring full restitution and five years' probation, highlights the … LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32000 and serve five years probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDevelopmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. (DDI) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, … audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on DDI's CFR for the year ended December 31, 2015 and certain expenses … of Interest State Education Department: Infant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/developmental-disabilities-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Hebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children … During the 2013-14 school year, Hebrew Institute served about 171 students. The New York City Department of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccidental Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/accidental-death-benefitDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… She was issued a desk appearance ticket and must return to court on February 12, 2024. The charges filed in this case … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing … with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement system to steal over $50,000. She was wrong and now will be held … Public monies must go to their designated purpose and not to enrich those who cheat. I thank the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… Other key findings include: Foster home records at 10 sites visited lacked evidence that counties or VAs met … read the full audit report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093017/15s79.htm For access to state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDeath Benefits
NYSLRS retirees who die may leave their survivors a lifetime pension benefit a postretirement death benefit or a survivors benefit for state employees
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid payments for individuals enrolled … program credits from January 1, 2015 to November 30, 2020. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… school year, the Center reported serving 73 children in its SEIT program and 24 children in its Preschool Integrated Special Class program. Bank … 30, 2014, Bank Street reported approximately $2.3 million in reimbursable costs for the audited cost-based programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… to control the Medicaid costs of recipients diagnosed with end stage renal disease who were eligible for, but not … on behalf of 10,906 Medicaid recipients who were diagnosed with ESRD. Medicaid recipients with ESRD are eligible for Medicare coverage if they receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseasePension Payment Option Descriptions
… choose from several options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance (Option 0) which provides the maximum amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or, you may elect to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-option-descriptionsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your … a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… do not withdraw your contributions, you will have earned the right to receive a pension once you meet the minimum requirement of five years of service credit, even … age or when you reach age 55. Your early retirement age is the age at which you would have completed 20 years of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitPayment for Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… As a Tier 3 member covered by Article 14, you will usually be … Example of Mandatory Past Service Costs: You joined the Retirement System on July 13, 2009, but your employer did not … for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/payment-service-credit