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Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, … report here: http://osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/bennington.pdf Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… New York reached its highest employment level ever of more … New York City 11.3% Western NY 1.5% Long Island 4.9% Central NY -0.1% Hudson Valley 2.4% North Country -1.5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… for allegedly sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudOpinion 90-21
… and duties of its officers and employees. In addition, section 10(1)(ii)(d)(3) authorizes towns to supersede any … St Comp No. 85-46, p 62). One of the exceptions stated in section 10(1)(ii)(d)(3) prohibits a town from superseding the … the Town Law relating to town finances. Article 8 includes section 119 which, as noted above, requires the town clerk to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Former Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole thousands of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kOpinion 90-36
… a property owner's agent delivered three checks on October 16, 1875, bearing that date. As there were no funds in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36DiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… at the expense of children with special needs and young English Language learners. She is now a convicted felon and … said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… The NYC Department of Education (DOE) needs to step up its … in city school districts where large numbers of students do not graduate high school.” DOE considers students college … against the DOE’s definition of college readiness, how they did in elementary and middle school, and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Today’s sentence sends a clear message … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… for assisting with this case, and I commend ADAs Gregg Brown and Andrew Botelho for their diligent work in holding … gift cards ($6,786). The case was prosecuted by ADAs Gregg Brown and Andrew Botelho. … Dennis Mosesman 71 and Elsie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, of Horseheads, was charged with third degree grand larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 … Attorney with one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and one count of falsifying business records in the first degree, a class E felony. “On the surface, the court’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment rates for working-aged people with a disability soared in both New … dropped to 8.2% in 2022, but in New York it was 11.9%. “For people living with disabilities, the COVID-19 pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict … With today’s announcement, the Fund will be divesting its corporate bonds and actively managed public equity holdings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… Cuomo signed DiNapoli's legislation to prohibit the use of placement agents or intermediaries by the New York State … State Comptroller, I undertook a comprehensive review of the state pension fund's operations to restore its … involvement with investment decisions. New York was one of the first states in the nation to completely ban them. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-lawDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… to defraud in the first degree, an E felony, and paid $18,229 in restitution, according to an agreement with Erie … III. He is due back in Erie County Court for sentencing on June 11. “At a time when our public school resources are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Total $13 Billion, Down From 2022
… of $13 billion were down 4.3% from the same period last year but tracked the industry’s return to pre-pandemic levels … tax collections during its Fiscal Year (CFY) 2023, down 16% from its record high of $6.4 billion in 2022. The … is available, the securities industry was responsible for 16.4% of New York City’s and 7.3% of the state’s total gross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-total-13-billion-down-2022DiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… of the New York and Florida bars, the U.S. Supreme Court bar, the U.S. Court of Claims, and numerous federal district … He is a member of the Maryland and Washington D.C. bar associations and the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. … State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeElection Form for 25 Year Retirement Plan Sections 89, 603 or 604 – ERS Tier 3 Members Only (RS5473)
To elect to contribute under Section 89, 603 or 604, which provides a retirement of one-half of final average salary after 25 years of creditable service, qualified Tier 3 members use form RS5473.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5473.pdf