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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in … and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2114
… 361 of the Laws of 2022, which implemented the 2021 – 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2114-april-2023-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… or contract with providers to operate them. Toward this end, the Office oversees a network of 612 transitional … York City Department of Homeless Services and 57 county offices throughout the rest of the State. For calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseIRS Pension Limitation – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/irs-pension-limitationPrompt Payment
… law, allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or sub-fund from which the payment is to be made having insufficient cash. Memo Bill … law allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or subfund from whic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prompt-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1684
To notify agencies of a new form AC3440 Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment to be used to stop and reissue New York State payroll checks
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1684-new-form-stop-and-reissue-new-york-state-payroll-checkAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… had adequately evaluated the impact on the ACIDA and its bond holder, the County, before approving a $3.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … Davis, 63, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the … admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamMontgomery County – Financial Condition (2013M-234)
… on appropriating fund balance, a non-recurring revenue, to finance recurring expenditures. Further, in two of the last … governing the budgeting process, which include the development of structurally balanced budgets and defining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/montgomery-county-financial-condition-2013m-234DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… to protect taxpayers’ money.” Dillon, 36, was charged yesterday with third degree grand larceny, third degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… released the following statement today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk Disclosure Act . … perform in the changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator Warren for drafting this vital legislation. If the … a reality. Investors need the information required by Senator Warren's bill to succeed." About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the average pre-pandemic growth rate (3.8%) of 2011 to 2019 following the Great Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support essential services in their communities,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… uses could include, but are not limited to, using surplus funds as a financing source, funding one-time expenditures or … necessary. Review all reserve balances and transfer excess funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or … and the optimal or targeted funding and using of reserve funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Controls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … and Community Supervision (DOCCS) provides access to tablets and kiosks at no cost to Incarcerated Individuals (or Individuals) through a … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-followFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric … P DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… Background: The Office of Employee Relations (OER) and Division of Budget (DOB) approved an increase to Hazard … who currently receive HZ5 (Hazard Duty MC Straight Time) and HZ6 (Hazard Duty MC Overtime). Effective Dates: The … in Bargaining Unit 06 who receive Earnings Code HZ5 and/or Earnings Code HZ6 on or after the Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… 361 of the Laws of 2022, which implemented the 2021 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil … who are currently receiving Hazard Duty CSEA Straight Time (Earnings Code HZ3) and/or Hazard Duty CSEA Overtime … 2024 Amount Hazard Duty CSEA Straight Time (HZ3) $0.90/hour $1.00/hour Hazard Duty CSEA Overtime (HZ4) $1.35/hour …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the … for regulating the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-follow