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DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… Knoxville, TN for stealing $56,352 from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security Administration Inspector General’s Office … after her death. SSAIG also informed NYSLRS that no death certificate had been issued for Conklin’s death, just a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localOrdinary Death Benefit
… – Signed into law on December 16, 2022 as Chapter 720 of the laws of 2022 – A.7730/S.6619-A (Abbate/Gounardes) - Increases the age at which the ordinary death benefit commences to be reduced while a … Increases the age at which the ordinary death benefit commences to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four fiscal … to tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I believe … leaders next year will be especially difficult.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with … The General Fund balance totaled $9.6 billion at the end of May, up more than 31 percent since March 31. “Personal … billion higher than the same period last year, an increase of 12 percent. This increase was primarily due to stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… public sector employment before their pension benefits are cut off for that year. According to the allegations contained in … described should be treated as an allegation. unsealed today in White Plains federal court: VATTER served in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… Objectives To determine whether New York City received all the revenues … and Telecommunications (DoITT) monitored the contract to ensure that Links (technologically advanced … To determine whether New York City received all revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service … and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a felony and forced to repay the money she stole.” Hart, 64, of Mayfield, who was the elected town clerk, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… gaps of $2.9 billion in FY 2025, $10.9 billion in FY 2026, $13.4 billion in FY 2027 and $17.4 billion in FY 2028, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than $12,000 by … Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State Police. “Ms. Bradshaw thought she could game New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… than 1.9 million immigrants (including 297,000 commuters) work in New York City. These employees accounted for 43 percent of the work force in 2013, up from 31 percent in 1990. Immigrants also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… lapse after close of business on June 30 or the first business day following if June 30 falls on a … lapse after close of business on September 15 or the first business day following if September 15 falls on a … lapse after close of business September 30 or the first business day following if September 30 falls on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewRFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise. Physicians will act as Independent Medical Examiners, conducting independent medical examinations (“IMEs”), providing a written report of … to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education experience and expertise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03DiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average … rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a … finances. Investigators found that the defendants did not pay the victim’s mortgage, property taxes or other bills for … vehicle to be repossessed and his electricity to be turned off. Instead, the defendants stole the money for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… leaders should focus on measures to improve accessibility for those with the lowest incomes.” Key highlights of the … The Bronx and Brooklyn faced the highest average price for monthly broadband service among the five boroughs as of … suggests local infrastructure is less of an impediment for internet access than in other parts of the state or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… was 5.84% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $272.8 billion. (Note: In July 2025, following the annual audit of the Fund's financials, … volatility has been pronounced in the first half of 2025, with unpredictable actions out of Washington and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25Chautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of … to the public. I thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” “It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion less than the same period last year and $315.7 million below projections, according to the … P. DiNapoli. "We're three months into New York's fiscal year and personal income tax collections are falling short of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… and give them greater fiscal flexibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been signed into law, New York State … with local governments. DiNapoli also created a COVID-19 Financial Survival Toolkit to help New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risks