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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1134
… The Action of Z12 will automatically default on the Description page. If applicable, enter Pool ID changes on the … a row will be automatically inserted on the incumbent’s Job Data record when the position is saved. The following … number of incumbents examined for update, those for whom Job updating was bypassed, those for whom Job updates failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1134-reporting-line-number-changes-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2012DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or … Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e Applying for Benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… are under 59½ at the time, you may be required to pay a 10 percent penalty tax in addition to any ordinary federal … Loan Balance Annual Pension Reduction 45 $5,000 $232 $10,000 $464 55 $5,000 $279 $10,000 $558 65 $5,000 $364 $10,000 $728 Page updated 3/13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 90-46
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (refund by State of county's portion of index fees) FEES -- Court Fees (refund by State of county's portion of index fees) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, … Whether you may pay a $19700 refund to a county which amount reflects that portion $500 of each index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Opinion 90-40
… to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not … court stated that: The underscored portion ... was added by Chapter 280 of the Laws of 1947. In view of that amendment … Comp, 1958, p 210; 21 Opns St Comp, 1965, p 486; 1969 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 124). October 16, 1990 Helen N. Petruccione, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced …
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
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to … 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $83,188 in Social Security benefits. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara, and the New York State Police today announced … They were arraigned in Oneida County Court by Judge Michael L. Dwyer. Their next court date is Dec. 1, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… in ordered recoveries. My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and hold you responsible. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his continued … 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/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
… She was arraigned today before Columbia County Court Judge Jonathan D. Nichols and is due back in court on July 24, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… does not constitute an emergency. The Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Bureau of Contracts’ approval must … procurement if the procurement’s value is over the State Finance Law §112 approval threshold. In addition, if … – Procurement Opportunities of this Guide for information on obtaining OSC approval for an emergency procurement. All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social … were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled …
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-reportMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January … have more than one CIN assigned during the time they are in receipt of benefits, such as one CIN under FFS enrollment … payments. Individuals have several options for enrolling in Medicaid, including through Local Departments of Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member … does not require use of this formula. There are other ways to distribute pension benefits. Other equitable distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. “Alexander McDougall abused his position to … said: “This defendant is accused of using his position in the Clerk’s Office to steal money from the residents of Erie County. In addition to uncovering this brazen theft, I want to …
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 … must comply with DCJS registration requirements including address verification, notification of change of address, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… by stealing funds that were meant to help the town recover from Hurricane Irene,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. … all of the money. O’Hara, who was Town Supervisor at the time, then submitted the false invoices and checks to … A misdemeanor, and the federal charges against him were dismissed. This case was investigated by the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State (Department) is fully … the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, 2018. Background The New York State Do Not Call … To determine if the Department of State is fully implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts