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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… of Pearlann MacVittie of West Seneca, New York, of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. MacVittie pleaded … of Pearlann MacVittie of West Seneca New York of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree a class D felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Pawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
… the Board adopted budgets with reasonable estimates and reserves were used for their intended purposes. Key … the District’s six reserves, two were not used as intended and appear to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Adopt … use of excess unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that reserves are used as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/17/pawling-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-reserves-2020m-4How to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … Building Company for construction management services in the Capital Region. $2.5 million with L.C. Whitford Co. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberIntergovernmental and Community Affairs
… Lakes Regional Director The Powers Building 16 W Main Street, #522 Rochester, NY 14614 (C) 332-215-9717 … Timothy Perfetti Southern Tier Regional Director 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 (O) 607-408-5363 (C) … Owens Central NY Regional Director 333 E. Washington Street, 5th floor Syracuse, NY 13202 (O) 315-428-4583 (C) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/igcaComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, $45,000 in restitution and a judgment in the amount of $103,092.24 for stealing over $148,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
To determine whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New York State Dental Insurance Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s27.pdfAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits with Medicare (2023-S-30)
To determine whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims for NYSHIP Empire Plan members with Medicare coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s30.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 64 living in New York as of 2022. Many of these individuals depend on a … with disabilities are generally limited to $2,000 in assets. The NY ABLE program accounts allow eligible individuals with disabilities to save money in their own name without risking their public benefits, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryContract Submission System (CSS)
… a user for the purposes of establishing a user account in Online Services with the New York State Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssRetiring Before Age 62 – Career Plan
… Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members who retire before age 62 will have their … Percentage of Reduction 55 27 56 24 57 21 58 18 59 15 60 12 61 6 62 0 It is important to know that once you … you turn 62. … Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members covered by Article 11 Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/retiring-age-62One-Year FAS – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… If your employer has adopted this benefit, your retirement will be calculated based on a one-year FAS unless the three-year calculation provides a higher FAS. (Note: This benefit is generally not available to Tier 6 members.) The one-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/one-year-fasOne-Year FAS – Career Plan
… pay; Noncompensatory overtime;* and Longevity payment. All payments must be earned in the 12 months immediately … 20 percent. Any amount over 20 percent will be excluded from the calculation. *For Tier 5 members, the total amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/one-year-fasOne-Year FAS – New Career Plan
… pay; Noncompensatory overtime;* and Longevity payment. All payments must be earned in the 12 months immediately … 20 percent. Any amount over 20 percent will be excluded from the calculation. *For Tier 5 members, the total amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/one-year-fasExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… were appropriate , and if DOL recouped overpayments based on current and prior year findings . Background To accomplish … 4,864 overpayments totaling more than $1.6 million. Based on the overpayments we identified, DOL assessed $217,290 in … have received had DOL not taken corrective actions based on our findings. As the result of our Office’s current and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-reportComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… 57, a resident of Englewood, N.J., with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over … where she entered a plea of not guilty. The charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled … individuals who abuse the system for their own benefit.” James Bunn was a designated beneficiary collecting retirement … his death. The funds were deposited electronically into James Bunn’s checking account from February 2010 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsFiling the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… the information that is listed on your Resolution instead of mailing the paper form to NYSLRS. By submitting the … to receive access. You can also mail a hard copy of the Resolution to: NYSLRS Attn: Pension Integrity Bureau … secretary, and it must include a raised seal and affidavit of posting. Rev. 5/22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/filing-resolutionDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… this issue. More than thirty states have already put rules in place that allow public employers to set aside money today … and plugging the hole before we reach a crisis moment.” In state fiscal year (SFY) 2013-14, the state’s total … and SUNY paid $1.5 billion for retiree health insurance in SFY 2013-14, which is half of what is needed to fully fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Employment Still Below Pre- Pandemic Levels in 2022 In calendar year 2022, the State gained over 443,000 jobs, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trends