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DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of … to District Attorney Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “I commend the efforts of the New York State Police in collaboration with the New York State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Doorley and Sheriff … she has now been held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue partnering with law enforcement to … an endorsement and deposited 66 checks into her own back account. She spent the money on personal expenses such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… the efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. … appeared in Spartanburg County Court. Jones is currently living in Louisiana. As a result of the investigation, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… (DFTA) 9 percent (see Figure 1). FIGURE 1 – SSBG Uses, FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ 92.7 $ 92.7 Protective … preventative services for FY 2025, and 28 percent for FY 2026. DSS is most dependent on SSBG funding for Adult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November … an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. Gaines Jr. tried to profit off of his deceased father’s nearly 30 … 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/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherState Agencies Bulletin No. 1167
… Purpose To ensure use of the revised Direct Deposit Form for NYS employees and … advise current participants in the Direct Deposit program of the revision to the Personal Privacy Law Notification on … Effective Date(s) Immediately Background In October of 2011, the Office of the State Comptroller revised the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1167-revised-personal-privacy-protection-law-notification-direct-depositOpinion 96-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … may be changed only by act of the State Legislature. You ask how a fire district may change its fiscal year from a … in connection with paying fire district tax moneys over to the fire district). June 14, 1996 Richard C. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 1082
… To provide procedures to the Office of Mental Health (OMH) for new Time Entry Earnings Codes to be used to report Extra … regular extra service straight pay and overtime payments for 7.5 and 8 hour employees. OSC Actions OSC has created the … Hours: Enter Number of Hours Amount: Enter the Amount for Earnings Codes ER1 , ER4 , ER5 , ER6 , EC2 , EP2 , and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1082-new-extra-service-earnings-codes-office-mental-health-omhState Agencies Bulletin No. 1105
… instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2011. Affected Employees Employees who receive … PEF, and/or CSEA) paid qualified educational assistance benefits that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar … Per IRS Publication 15-B Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1105-educational-assistance-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed … and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E Cesternino 46 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds. The refunding will result in lower debt service payments, saving New York taxpayers … approved by the voters, will pay for essential investments in transportation and environmental projects,” DiNapoli said. … Quality (1972), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005) and Rebuild New York Through Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… city’s first quarter collections represented over 45% of total statewide collections for the first time since 2019, … and the economic activity being generated. In addition, hotel occupancy has improved and both business travel and … drop at -7.3%. Report First Quarter 2024 Local Sales Taxes Data Regional Table Related Report Local Sales Taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… of new investments within its $38 billion private equity asset class, the new Policy will require an evaluation … importance of adopting strong labor principles in private equity at the White House Workers’ Capital Event later today. … to workforce issues, leading a growing number of limited partners in private equity funds, including pension funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… significant unplanned costs to repair the village’s water tower, have caused substantial financial decline in both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-773
… Allowance Payment. Affected Employees: CUNY employees in the managerial title of Assistant College Security … for uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated October 20, 2023, from … Managerial Uniform Allowance Payments will be effective in the Institution Pay Period 16C, paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-773-cuny-2023-managerial-uniform-allowance-paymentPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New … Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State Common Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also announced the appointment of Louis Dubin, a member of REAC since 2003, … service David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee REAC for the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… performance, other factors that impacted rates included inflation and higher salaries. In 2012, DiNapoli began … New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term assumed rate of return will remain at 5.9%. DiNapoli has been a … Retirement System was the only state with an assumed rate of return lower than New York state. Report Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25Earnings Limits
… member contributions from earnings above the limit. For Members Who Joined NYSLRS On or After April 1, 1996 The … The amount is set by federal law and periodically adjusted for inflation. Refer to the table below for the maximum … FAE calculation. Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 $360,000 April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2100
… to inform agencies of the content information for the 2022 Form W-2. Affected Employees All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2022 are … 15 (Circular E) for 2022, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2100-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022