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Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… 1, 2010 through March 13, 2013. Background The Office of Court Administration is responsible for directing and … The referee schedules the sale, appears in court on the appointed date and time and sells the property at auction, … (Part 36 Eligible Fiduciary List). The court verifies the eligibility of the referee before appointment. A judge can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countySelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has established … the Whiteface and Gore Mountain Ski Centers, and the Olympic facilities in Lake Placid. In November 2012, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy … important for the Erie County Sheriff's Office to conduct a thorough review of this complex case. For several months, … 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/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… two principles of Phinaliz Communications LLC, Philip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a … also diverted funds that should have gone to legitimate health care needs and services for vulnerable New Yorkers. … Naomi Gruchacz with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) . …
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
… Steven G. James said, “The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens, using the money … people in need. I commend everyone who worked on this case – our members and all our partners – who have now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Shareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… Following requests from its shareholders, home improvement superstore Lowe's announced Monday that it … of its stores nationwide. The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) and Boston Common Asset Management … to clean energy. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1542
… agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2017 and other related topics. Affected Employees … income tax on the wages of nonresident alien employees is subject to an additional amount that is added to … the $200,000 threshold and is only paid by employees. Qualified Parking Benefits The maximum exclusion from gross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1542-summary-tax-related-changes-2017DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… from pension payments made by the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) to the defendant’s father who had passed away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, … for purchases at Nassau County businesses, including BJ’s Wholesale, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart and other stores. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 employees’ Savings Plans pages due to the … effective in Administration paychecks dated January 29, 2025 and Institution paychecks dated February 6, 2025. … prioritizing active records over terminated records. Update Percent of Earnings/Contribution Rate: Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … Katherine (Katie) Pais, who pleaded guilty to aiding in and concealing the scheme, was adjourned to June 2, 2025. … pleas and prior to sentencing, the pair paid back $48,930 in restitution to the West Carthage Housing Authority. …
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
… guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing for stealing over $320,000 in … County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Instead of safeguarding … in this investigation. While uncovering financial crimes can be an extensive and time-consuming process, I want the …
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-guiltyDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… providing Medicaid recipients with transportation services in Ulster County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 … Nneji announced today. Muhammad W. Khan, 40, was arraigned in Ulster County Court. His father, Mohammad A. Khan, 68, was … program, patients may use transportation services to get to legitimate medical appointments. Providers then bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidCase Management (Follow-Up)
… ended June 30, 2024. For City fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, DFTA contracted with 20 providers servicing 21 case … totaling over $48 million. As of City fiscal year 2025, case management providers are reimbursed based on a … review supporting documentation for personal service and other than personal service expenses prior to payment. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/case-management-followSmall Wonder Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by Small Wonder Preschool Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were reasonable necessary directly related to the special education program and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Departments SED Reimbursable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/small-wonder-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … Tailleur in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s … York State Office of General Services as a food service worker in May 1997 and subsequently received monthly state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsCapital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… BOCES aid for their component districts for facility rental costs. This occurred because they improperly included … for approved aidable services and reached out to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in November 2023 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22New York Institute for Special Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by the New York Institute for Special … to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and … years ended June 30, 2019. About the Program The Institute is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/18/new-york-institute-special-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… initiative—EVolve NY—a program that focused on the installation of high-speed chargers. This program, … placement or use outreach efforts to encourage EV charger installation by its customers. Further, none of the planned … NY chargers at seven locations. We determined that the installation of EV high-speed chargers was as much as 2 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followMetroPlus Health Plan: COVID-19 Enrollment Trends
… about renewing their coverage. MetroPlus has developed strategies for education and outreach to its membership to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/metroplus-health-plan-covid-19-enrollment-trendsDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… overdose fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York state, with opioid-related overdose deaths … P. DiNapoli. The surge is largely due to a sharp increase in deaths from opioids related to illicit fentanyl and … must ensure an ongoing commitment of public resources and strategies, including new funding from legal settlements, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemic