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Operational Advisory No. 29
… period, OSC and DTF Treasury will continue to assist in processing stop payment requests for agencies while they … form to use until they have completed the role assignment in SFS, they can request a copy by emailing … to monitor stop payment transactions entered directly in the SFS. SFS will add a new handbook ‘Agency Stop Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/29-gfo-updates-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-vendor-employee-expense-or-sspDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… punished.” “Exploiting his position as head of the American Academy of Pediatrics in New York, Dunkel defrauded … Dunkel, 45, of Latham, who is executive director of the American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP-II), was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftCUNY Bulletin No. CU-441
… Purpose To inform agencies of two new deduction codes for a Pre-Tax Park-N-Ride plan administered through … $240 per month in the calendar year 2012. New Deductions Codes Two new Deduction Codes have been established for this program as follows: 446 … To inform agencies of two new deduction codes for a PreTax ParkNRide plan administered through Wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-441-cuny-pre-tax-parking-programDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash … is due back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City Court Judge Stephen Aronson. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state … grand larceny in the second degree a class C felony before Supreme Court Judge Roger D McDonough in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. St. Lawrence County Court Judge Jerome J. Richards sentenced … resigned her clerk’s job and a second position at the St. Lawrence County Clerk’s Office. “Too often, small towns … Board inspected the books. Thanks to our partnership with St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain and St. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. Individuals who apply for public assistance benefits, including Medicaid, are … deceased individuals and continued Medicaid coverage for individuals who had died after enrollment, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthState Agencies Bulletin No. 2308
… Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution: The agency address will be used as the return address for the 2024 Form W-2 Statements. For employees who … form W-2, OSC will mail Form W-2 to employees’ mailing address currently listed in PayServ. If no mailing address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2308-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. … with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase awareness about unclaimed funds and get even more checks out in the mail to … Comptroller’s website to see if any of the $88 million in unclaimed funds in Buffalo belongs to you." Representatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… and household expenses and went as far as stealing from taxpayers to pay for white water rafting and Match.com,” … pleaded guilty in Steuben County Court to grand larceny in the second degree and is expected to be sentenced on June 23 … the village will see restitution and the defendant the inside of a jail cell, making clear that this type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2015 Through September 30, 2015
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2015 … claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2015-through-september-30-2015Oversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… period April 1, 2013 through December 10, 2015. Background In New York State, the Department of Health (Department) is … with the current SFA, Public Consulting Group (PCG). In total, the Department has paid $19.1 million since April … service and data and reporting. Despite improvement in the SFA’s timeliness of EI claim payments, as of September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was … be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their own financial gain. We will find you and … James said, “Public service requires the highest level of integrity, and any breach of that trust undermines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kState Agencies Bulletin No. 2407
… employees only, deductions for Dependent Care, Health Care Flex Spending Account, and Nontaxable Health Insurance are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2407-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2025DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty today to stealing more than … DiNapoli’s examination and partnership with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County … extra salary checks and made personal purchases using district funds. “Too many fire districts fall prey to those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2198
… Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution: The agency address will be used as the return address for the 2023 Form W-2 Statements. For employees who … form W-2, OSC will mail Form W-2 to employee’s mailing address currently listed in PayServ. If no mailing address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2198-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023DiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing … grand larceny and official misconduct in January, and as part of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again. … Throop Supervisor William Tarby paid full restitution as part of his sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chenango … County District Attorney Michael Ferrarese, and the New York State Police today announced the plea and sentence … the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York State Police. As part of the plea agreement she paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their work on this case and their partnership with our office. Together, … of Russell began after the Comptroller’s Office received a phone call from someone purporting to be Lorraine Stenclik, … her July 2022 pension payment. The call came from a phone number that was registered to Russell. There were 33 monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-payments