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Opinion 90-46
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees … retained by the county and not transmitted to the State for the period November, 1987 through November, 1989. Section … The Comptroller shall: * * * 15. Except where provisions for refund are otherwise specifically provided in any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Opinion 90-40
… the absence or inability of the mayor, is vested with all the powers and may perform all the duties of the mayor" (see also, Public Officers Law, … of the board of trustees, "and may have a vote upon all matters and questions coming before the board and he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Applying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … with benefit descriptions throughout this publication). For an application to be considered as “filed with the … need help, you can call 866-805-0990, make an appointment for a pre-retirement consultation or send your question using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from the Retirement System. Before you apply, you … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once … (regular service or disability). These are examples of how your service retirement benefit will be permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 92-51
… only as authorized by statute (see Grossman v Herkimer County IDA , 60 AD2d 172, 400 NYS2d 623), these conclusions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that Kory … including with the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation. In pleading guilty, O’Hara admitted that … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… an urgent and unexpected situation occurs where health and public safety or the conservation of public resources is at risk and an immediate payment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… with multiple Client Identification Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit … enrollment. Only one CIN should have active eligibility at a time to prevent duplication of payments. Individuals … CINs, each with its own record of eligibility, Medicaid is at risk of making improper payments for the duplication of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller DiNapoli said, “We will continue to work with state and federal authorities to root out fraud and … unlawfully paid pension earnings. In 2015, DiNapoli’s work with the Attorney General’s Office resulted in a two- to … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with … The General Fund balance totaled $9.6 billion at the end of May, up more than 31 percent since March 31. “Personal … billion higher than the same period last year, an increase of 12 percent. This increase was primarily due to stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Jimmie Buie, a resident of Brooklyn, with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … in ordered recoveries. My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and hold you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing partnership with District Attorney Czajka and the New York State Police, … $100,000. From 2017 to 2019, Thorne was paid annual bonuses of $5,000 to $6,500 by the squad’s Board of … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in … Responsibility Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible for implementation of laws regarding product stewardship and … Law’s implementation, established itself as a mechanism for recycling rechargeable batteries for retailers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… went to significant lengths to keep that money coming in. With today’s sentence, he’s finally being made to answer for … Office in 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. In September … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countySex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also released 15 letter reports to county sheriff’s offices in Broome [pdf] , Cayuga [pdf] , … [pdf] and Utica [pdf] ; and a county police department in Suffolk [pdf] County. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our … Five Departments (Mount Vernon, Rochester, Steuben, Suffolk and Syracuse) took no action on eight of 132 DCJS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Attorney Scott McNamara, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of the long-time superintendent of … 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Comptroller DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the longtime superintendent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… during the marriage (numerator) by total service credit at retirement (denominator). Then, that percentage is multiplied … = marital share Total service credit at time of retirement (denominator) 2. Marital share × 50% = ex-spouse’s … first calculates a hypothetical retirement benefit using salary and service as of the date specified, using pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… workers declined by 1.9 points between 2019 and 2021 to 49.4 percent, compared to a decline of 1 … workers (those aged 16 to 24) dropped 2.8 points between 2019 and 2021 to 41.6 percent, and they were the only age … of people with disabilities rose by 4.8 points between 2019 and 2021 to 17.5 percent, narrowing the gap with people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2331
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 CSEA LLS payment, eligibility changes due to the … of the 2025-2026 Longevity Payment, a one-time lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, $3,000, or $4,500. As a … will be available for agency use: NPAY756 – Longevity Lump Sum (LLS) Eligibility Listing This report is a preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2331-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sum