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DiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… in $17.7 million lower than the Division of the Budget’s latest projections but more than $1 billion higher than … billion at the end of July, $25.2 million higher than the latest projections. “Personal Income Tax collections remain … from the previous year and $2.5 million higher than the latest projections. Business tax collections through July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and … office, we were able to protect the integrity of the state pension fund, recoup the stolen money, and send a clear … retirees collecting a public pension and didn’t obtain a waiver allowing him to earn above the legal limit; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Diane M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted … prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations … Diane M Cecero age 64 of Pittsford New York admitted today to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… “These cases are time consuming because of the volumes of paperwork and journal entries that the auditors and … 1, 2013 through Aug. 31, 2013 deposits to the town clerk’s account were $7,741 less than the amount collected. On Sept. … the town clerk made a cash deposit to the tax collection account totaling $6,444, which eliminated this shortage. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestOpinion 98-15
… 10, 1998 Daniel Pozin, Esq., Attorney at Law Town of New Castle … Whether the sale of an historic building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15XIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Currently, a suballocation is used when an owning agency for a given project has the … Once the Appropriations/Segregations sub-allocation is complete the owning agency will perform another Interunit … projects/activities Establish and maintain the project’s supplemental data Answer questions from the owning agency of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) by taking unlawful pension payments and forging a required certificate … holding accountable those who think they can swindle the pension system.” After retiring from the Westchester Police … a state retiree under the age of 65 at the time, without a waiver, Sciacca was not allowed to earn more than $30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… attorney Christine Stevens who jointly prosecuted the case. I also wish to thank the Warren County Sheriff’s … I commend the efforts of all partners involved in this case.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today … to our Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, Mr. Wills was convicted and is serving … prosecuted the case, with assistance from Legal Support Analyst Dillon Kraus and former Legal Support Analyst Mollie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… and inflated reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … legitimate health care needs and services for vulnerable New Yorkers. Our joint investigation will ensure justice is … I hope it is a warning to anyone who would try and defraud New York’s Medicaid system.” Oneonta Police Chief Christopher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Hoffman and Pais brazenly … programs.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The individuals charged in this case stole funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and Local … . “The state’s retirement system is built to support public employees who earned their pensions over years of hard … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Executive Director Jan Hoffman was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA … S. Mills, the HUD Inspector General, and the State Police for partnering with my office to hold them accountable for their crimes.” “The defendants took advantage of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing for stealing over $320000 in county funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyRemsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… may retain a portion of surplus fund balance, 1 up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and … 125 students in grades K-6. The District also paid tuition to neighboring districts to educate nearly 160 students in … ($5.6 million) were for special education instruction. From fiscal years 2019-20 through 2022-23, the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mState Agencies Bulletin No. 2080
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for the 2023 calendar year and explain SEFA Continuous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2080-2023-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignChallenging a Determination – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… at 866-805-0990. … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/challenging-determinationAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… due to your own willful negligence, you may be eligible for this benefit regardless of the amount of service you … “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. You may also be eligible if you are permanently … without such notice of accident, you may still be eligible for this benefit, if you file an application for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disabilityWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… or Leave your contributions in your account and qualify for a retirement benefit when you are 55. To help you decide … must stay in your account. When you reach age 55 (age 63 for vested Tier 6 members who are off payroll), it is up to you to apply for your retirement benefit. Members in non-contributory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipStay Informed – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you understand your benefits and stay informed. Register for Retirement Online , a convenient and secure way to … contact information, view and update beneficiaries, apply for a loan, estimate your pension and payment option amounts, request to purchase service credit and apply for retirement. Review your Member Annual Statement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/stay-informed