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DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… allegedly exploited the death of her father and tried to cheat the New York State and Local Retirement System for … her father’s banking information to access the account and transfer funds to her own account and to pay the condo … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherState Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… 2024 Amount Hazard Duty CSEA Straight Time (HZ3) $0.90/hour $1.00/hour Hazard Duty CSEA Overtime (HZ4) $1.35/hour $1.50/hour Hazard Duty PST Straight Time (HZ1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller … Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray to justice.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million of these members. … of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services, which includes coverage for inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… first two years of the lease doubled the cost for the same space, it is questionable that the District has been paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report … program. The Medicaid program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status … versus outpatient—affects Medicaid’s reimbursement for services provided. Inpatient care generally requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Lisa Dillon after an investigation 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 … to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1121
… Purpose To inform agencies of the tax related withholding requirements for 2012. Affected Employees Employees receiving … To inform agencies of the tax related withholding requirements for 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1121-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2012Opinion 2004-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (reserve fund for) LOCAL LAWS … to provide a medical, surgical and hospital insurance plan for their officers and employees, and retired officers … liability reserve fund" by municipal corporations for the payment of certain accrued "employee benefits" due an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8DiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4 billion (adjusted from $104 billion after … FY 2023. Some items not reflected in the city’s projected budget gaps are also notable. For example, the city assumes … New York Citys fiscal year FY 2023 budget is projected to rise to $1094 billion adjusted from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed … and locally funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged … in improper payments for inpatient, clinic, durable medical equipment, transportation, and eye care services; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… when adjusted for surplus transfers - and Financial Plan (the “April Plan”) shows the city has benefited from … funds for services to address quality of life, public safety and related concerns in the FY 2023 Budget. It has … bargaining round. The city has budgeted $495 million by FY 2026 for the additional anticipated labor costs. The city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsCourse Offerings
… City University of New York (CUNY) is effectively matching course offerings to student demand. Our audit covered the … there is no system-wide policy specifying when additional course sections should be added. Instead, departments at each … officials at the five senior colleges and were told that course schedules are established using enrollment data from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsXIX.1.C PCIP Changes to Federal Grants – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… The following are some of major changes to federal grants with the rollout of PCIP: Federal … represent the grant award number, though it will continue to be associated to the federal grant (Customer Contract) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1c-pcip-changes-federal-grantsCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… who become unemployed through no fault of their own. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) determines who qualifies … Employer Account Balance and then calculate the balance yourself: Take the account balance at the beginning of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… causes, even after legislation aimed at speeding up the process was enacted in 2015, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … His office found more than $15.7 million remained in the funds as of the end of state fiscal year 2016-17. "Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-88
… with Judiciary Law, Sections 37.3 and 37.9 and two new Reason Codes to be used when reporting the Pay Change … transactions as explained above. Effective Date(s) The new Reason and Increment Codes are available immediately and may … Due to a change in Judiciary Law, Section 37.3, new Reason and Increment Codes have been created to track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-88-new-reason-codes-373-judiciary-law-373-and-379-judiciary-lawCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… occupations require education beyond a high school diploma—a college degree or advanced certificate … However, nearly half of all students who complete high school and go to college require remedial courses and nearly … York City Department of Education)—the nation’s largest school system, comprising 32 school districts—served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followXII.6.Z Processing Payments to Complex Entities – XII. Expenditures
… the Business Unit for reprocessing. Processing Payments to National Grid SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section is intended … to instruct Business Units on how to process payments to National Grid. Please note that Business Units may make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6z-processing-payments-complex-entitiesDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed to turn over nearly $1.5 … and remitted to the state.” The New York State Health Insurance Program, administered by the Department of Civil Service, provides health insurance coverage to approximately 1.2 million active and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nys