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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of stealing from the state pension system, you will face stiff consequences," said Attorney General … turned himself in to the New York State Police to face the charge. He was arraigned on the indictment before … and until proven guilty. If convicted, the defendant would face up to five to fifteen years in state prison. The Joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Terence Fitzpatrick, 53, of Monmouth County, … pension,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Today’s guilty plea represents another successful outcome by my … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 842
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing adjustments and changes. Affected Employees … the State of New York and both CSEA and M/C. It provides for October 1, 2008, increases in Location Pay to $3,026 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/842-october-1-2008-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-payState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for transportation management services it shouldn't have, … system." The Medicaid program provides transportation to medical services for individuals who are unable to obtain … program statewide: LogistiCare Solutions LLC and Medical Answering Services LLC. These companies were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. Its mission is to provide fully capable land, air, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials did not always procure goods and services in a competitive manner. Officials did not update the … purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer dollars were not expended in the most prudent and economical manner. The board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Cizik thought she could stay under the radar and game the state retirement system,” New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… W. Herrick in Albany Supreme Court, and entered a plea of not guilty. The defendant was released on recognizance. The … is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionMedicaid Program – Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is … prescription costs. Since January 1991, the State of New York has been able to recover a portion of the Medicaid … Code (NDC), which is a unique number that identifies each medication by its drug manufacturer and is the basis for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/07/medicaid-program-optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebatesArrochar Meats, Inc.
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether the Division of Military and Naval … function or utility, (ii) lacked documentation to support how it selected Arrochar Meats to provide fuel, and (iii) was … Meats for the fuel was reasonable. DMNA purchased 18,960 gallons of fuel from Arrochar Meats days from October 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … more transparent with how it budgets for the general and highway funds. The board gave taxpayers the impression that … town operations when these taxes were intended to fund highway operations. During DiNapoli’s audit period, from 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1936
… Clothing Allowance provided the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence … above but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an … Date: 04/01/2021 or the date the employee returned to the payroll Earnings End Date: Same as Earnings Begin Date Earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1936-2021-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to his deceased mother, Yvonne Powell, a New York State … Mr. Cook lives. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his hard work and partnership in combating corruption … In 2015 alone, the collaboration has resulted in a prison sentence for a Florida woman who stole $100,000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not establish adequate controls over network and financial application user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access … did not adequately manage network user accounts as 84 former employees/vendors had active user accounts. … financial software. Officials also did not establish an electronic banking policy or adequate bank transfers or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… that could result in important data loss and a serious interruption in operations Springville-Griffith Institute … competition for the services procured from 13 professional service providers, totaling $305,052 (92 percent of the district’s providers) and did not have written service agreements with three providers. Wayne Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1849
… ASU Work-Related Clothing Allowance for employees in the Racing Inspector title. Affected Employees Administrative … Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 02 in the title of Racing Inspector at the NYS Gaming Commission are eligible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1849-2020-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The former treasurer – Kristina Johnson – was arrested in November by New York State Police … for her actions.” From August 2008 through February 2013, Johnson made $40,846 in extra payroll distributions and … collections from village hall rentals and landfill fees. Johnson also used the village credit card to make $5,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… toward the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a component of the latest coronavirus relief package. Under … be consistent with U.S. Treasury securities. “New York small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges that … men and women out of work,” DiNapoli said. “We’re doing what we can to help small businesses keep employees on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2264
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA ASU Work-Related Clothing … Relations (OER) memorandum dated 08/27/2024 provide for a Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Effective Dates: The 2024 … at the NYS Gaming Commission are eligible to receive a CSEA ASU Work-Related Clothing Allowance provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2264-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racing-0DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown abused the trust of multiple communities and treated … James for their partnership in ensuring Bridget Brown was held accountable for her crimes.” “I am thankful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitution