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DiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that after 16 years of distinguished service David Peirez is stepping down as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Total $13 Billion, Down From 2022
… of $13 billion were down 4.3% from the same period last year but tracked the industry’s return to pre-pandemic levels … of $25.8 billion were a 55.8% drop from the previous year, but they were on par with pre-pandemic performance when … in the first half of 2023 holds steady for the rest of the year, annual profits could fall to $24.7 billion, from $25.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-total-13-billion-down-2022State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing … of adult day care services. “The state Health Department needs to strengthen its enforcement policies to better … of the Assembly Health Committee, said “New York really needs to step up nursing home enforcement. We have excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… actions." District Attorney identified the defendant as Ira Kurmen, 55, of Hewlett, Long Island. In December 2017, … Thomas P. DiNapoli notified ICDC and specifically, Ira Kurmen, that it planned to conduct a routine audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… through inquiry in the Accounts Payable module or on the daily revenue reports, such as the NYGL0400 ALL JOURNAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… Population shifts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy implications … implications for the budget and policy decisions we are making today,” DiNapoli said. “In the pandemic’s wake, we … Population shifts during and after the COVID19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… million in drug rebates has been invoiced for the period Oct. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2017. Auditors found another $1.2 … in estimated rebates could be collected for the period Oct. 1, 2015 to September 30, 2017. These pertain to certain … that the drug rebate unit will be informed if any new MCO plan types are created going forward. DOH officials also said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, … degree after she allegedly pocketed her deceased mother's pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, insurance and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, appeared in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company fundraisers into personal … 23. Hamilton is expected to pay full restitution as part of her plea agreement. To read the report , go to: … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by auditors from the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. … to drug manufacturers, but could still be collected by the state Department of Health (DOH). "New York has been … to recover a portion of Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. In 1992, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsOpinion 90-38
… town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice from, and maintain the highway if, after the highway has … authorizes a town to temporarily discontinue snow and ice removal and maintenance from December 1 until April 1 on … and the town thereby becomes obligated to resume snow and ice removal and other maintenance from December 1 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… 625 1,709,045 Taxpayer failed to claim correct income 467 1,216,845 Taxpayer had questionable itemized deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsOpinion 89-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Equal Protection … county supervisors who take office after a certain date be required to contribute a greater amount for health insurance coverage … county supervisors who take office after a certain date be required to contribute a greater amount for health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in … A Scarpino Jr announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years probation after her guilty plea to grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… budgets statewide more than tripled to 1.6 million votes cast amid the COVID-19 lockdown for the 2020-21 school budget … DiNapoli’s report also found that the number of votes cast for Western New York’s budgets grew fastest, quadrupling … between the two years. While the number of votes cast grew, support of the budgets decreased by 8.5 percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdownRequest for Withdrawal from Section 384 (PF5094)
For NYSLRS PFRS members to withdraw their election to contribute under the provisions of Section 384 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, permitting retirement after 25 years of allowable police or fire service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5094.pdfDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid … after being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the state retirement system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution after admitting … Friday to repeatedly pilfering village coffers to pay for white water rafting and dating through Match.com, State … and is expected to be sentenced on June 23 to 60 days in jail, five years probation and $50,000 in restitution. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… we found hundreds of barriers to people with disabilities in our city parks, playgrounds and beaches,” DiNapoli said. … fountains and a spray shower at Staten Island’s Clove Lake Park. An inaccessible service desk, weight room and lockers … as Priority 1 barriers that could be corrected without much difficulty or expense. The most common problems were a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilities