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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an elaborate bid-rigging conspiracy that illegally steered … County to favored and connected companies, resulting in the restraint of competition. The defendants profited from … benefit, saddling Monroe County taxpayers with millions in costs,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State … in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased … wife’s name. He died in April 2020, at which time the pension payments should have stopped. Investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2021-S-37 ). About … Medicaid recipients receive their services through managed care, including Mainstream Managed Care (MMC), which provides comprehensive coverage, and Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… diagnosed with schizophrenia, was found dead from probable suicide months after being placed in a general shelter. Prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli: 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-lawDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… fraud and abuse. My thanks to District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership in ensuring those who steal public funds … dedicated public servant who rightfully earned his pension for nearly 30 years of service to the State of New York. … state pension payments monthly via direct deposit into his checking account. He died on Nov. 9, 2019 and all pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced. Michael Glinski, 45, is charged with grand … the New York State Police for their continued partnership in combatting fraud." New York State Police Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State … The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s … Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” James said, “I commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension … death to try to steal from the state retirement system and line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Investigator Mike Leahy and Deputy Chief Investigator John McManus. Legal Support Analyst Rachel Demma of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… used public funds for his personal needs, which comes at a heavy cost to taxpayers over the long term," said Brooklyn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… T. Fishman and Deputy Bureau Chiefs Stephanie Swenton and Meryl Lutsky. The Division of Criminal Justice is led by … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. See prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysState Agencies Bulletin No. 565
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in processing OGS parking deductions. Background Agency payroll officers … Authorization/Cancellation Form and manually enter OGS Parking Deduction (Deduction Code 427) into the employee’s … To notify agencies of a change in processing OGS parking deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/565-automated-processing-deduction-code-427-ogs-parking-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… dated April 9, 2009 Background Chapter 617 of the Laws of 2007 amends NYS Education Law, Article 8-B, Section 392 2(c) … mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in the Optional Retirement … further reduced as outlined in Chapter 617 of the Laws of 2007. Effective April 1, 2010, any employee who is a member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… To describe agency procedures for employee enrollment in Tier 6 retirement. Affected Employees Employees first … and its effective date, the process will be implemented in stages. The legislation limits the amount of overtime that is considered pensionable and included in the base for calculating contributions. Effective April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… 6252 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in … change to non-contributory status. Note : Based on a legal review by OSC Counsel, employees who have ten (10) or … for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) in service. As previously determined by OSC Counsel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 492
… Purpose To instruct agencies in the procedures for recalculating affected salaries. … units. Background Several, but not all, bargaining units in the New York State Payroll System have settled their … the General Salary Increase percentage raise to all rows in the Job Data record for positions in that bargaining unit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/492-recalculation-salaries-employees-who-have-moved-between-bargaining-unitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 249
… Purpose To explain an automatic increase in the biweekly fee schedule Affected Employees Employees who … To explain an automatic increase in the biweekly fee schedule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/249-ogs-parking-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 317
… Purpose To explain an automatic increase in the biweekly fee schedule Affected Employees Employees who … To explain an automatic increase in the biweekly fee schedule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/317-ogs-parking-fee-increaseDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in … private forest landowners who submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to … of trees sufficient to produce a profitable crop within 30 years from DEC certification. The landowner must submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-properties