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Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to … is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning as intended. The … youth development opportunities to school-age children and youth during the hours directly after school. Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programChild Protective Services (2013-MS-5)
… actions taken by the county’s Child Protective Services (CPS) units were sufficient to reduce child abuse and neglect … that are administered by counties. Each county has its own CPS unit that is required to investigate child abuse and … higher than the national standard and required each county CPS unit to develop and implement a Program Improvement Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/14/child-protective-services-2013-ms-5Oversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Report … Determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/oversight-child-protective-services-outside-new-york-city-followOpinion 91-59
… by the special act (see 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-29, p 84; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-11, p 23; 1983 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Child Care and Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… will decline by more than a third from FY 2025 to FY 2026. However, the City will likely incorporate additional CCDBG funds during FY 2026. The FY 2025 Adopted budget assumed CCDBG funds of … of these costs with the balance funded by the State. In FY 2026, CCDBG is currently expected to fund 71 percent of child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/child-care-and-development-block-grantDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly … the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley 59 of Nunda New York for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… wrong and now will be held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “I am grateful to Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and … “The theft of public funds is simply inexcusable. I applaud Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for aiding in … 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/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsAccidental Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… your estate. The benefit can only be paid to the following family beneficiaries, in this order: First, to your surviving … last designated beneficiary or your estate. Filing Your family or employer should notify us of your death as soon as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/accidental-death-benefitDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, South Carolina Seventh Circuit Solicitor Barry J. Barnette and Spartanburg County, … Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with the felony crime of obtaining property valued at over $10,000 under false … said. Jones’ mother retired after almost 30 years as a clerk for the Suffolk County Police Department in 2002 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDeath Benefits
… death benefit to the beneficiaries of certain retirees who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery … NYSLRS retirees who die may leave their survivors a lifetime pension benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… to begin receiving your vested retirement benefit at your early retirement age or when you reach age 55. Your early retirement age is the age at which you would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… million at the end of federal fiscal year 2016, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … York's child support program, has made some improvements to the way funds are distributed, DiNapoli's auditors … This is a persistent problem in New York that needs to be fixed," said DiNapoli. "These delays hurt the families …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsPayment for Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… costs. Example of Mandatory Past Service Costs: You joined the Retirement System on July 13, 2009, but your employer did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/payment-service-creditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837
… statutory maximum on employee earnings. Affected Employees All employees are affected. Background In response to the … in the Federal or State Law’s regarding COVID-19. All benefits under the FEPSLA and the EFMLA are available to … of either FEPSLA or EFMLA paid leave: PLA/ 19F – FEPSLA PD LV 100%: Employee wages under this section of the FEPSLA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1837-new-paid-leave-action-reason-codes-and-earnings-code-related-covid-19Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… retirement(50 percent of ordinary death benefit): $84,600 2nd year of retirement(25 percent of ordinary death benefit): $42,300 After 2nd year of retirement(10 percent of benefit at age 60): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… retirement(50 percent of ordinary death benefit): $84,600 2nd year of retirement(25 percent of ordinary death benefit): $42,300 After 2nd year of retirement(10 percent of benefit at age 60): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… 20 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence in this case is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for … for its assistance in the arrest of the defendant. This case is being handled by the Office’s General Crimes Unit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… larceny in the fourth degree and is due back in court for arraignment on Jan. 28. The charges filed in this case are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerThe Survivor's Benefit Program for New York State Employees
The Survivor’s Benefit Program provides a minimum death benefit to survivors of eligible New York State employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1655-survivors-benefit-program-nys-employees.pdfTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… retirement(50 percent of ordinary death benefit): $84,600 2nd year of retirement(25 percent of ordinary death benefit): $42,300 After 2nd year of retirement(10 percent of benefit at age 60): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefits