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DiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… the total funds that White illegally stole from the state pension system. White’s mother was a pensioner, vested in the … mother retired in 2000, she elected to receive her pension benefits in full until her death. When White’s mother died in … to NYSLRS and pension benefits continued to be made to an account that White jointly held with her mother. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, … development system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical as the State recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn. As stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesPublic Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… necessary to ensure compliance with the global cap limit for SFY 2020-21. Pandemic Brings Jump in Medicaid Enrollment … DOH data, in February 2021, enrollment surpassed 7 million for the first time in the history of the program, with … during the public health emergency. Children and adults represented 75.5 percent of all average monthly DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthState Agencies Bulletin No. 2229
… Loc Pay - 8 hour (LCA) $2477.80 Seas Loc Over 1520 - 8 hr. (LCB) $1.63/hour Seasonal Loc Pay - 7.5 hrs. (LCC) $2477.80 Seas Loc Over 1425 - 7.5 hr (LCD) $1.74/hour Seas Loc Pay Mid Hudson-8 hr. (LCE) $1202.46 Seas LOC Mid Hud over 1520 8hr (LCF) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2229-fiscal-year-2024-2025-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… Health provides adequate reporting of community-based service reinvestment funds under the Transformation … Health provides adequate reporting of communitybased service reinvestment funds under the Transformation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Department – Credit Cards (Erie County) Of the credit card purchases totaling $216,961 examined, purchases totaling … guidelines. Although the board approved the credit card bills for payment, it did not ensure the related voucher … County) District officials did not ensure that credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Disability Services (Report 2021-S-42 ). About the Program The State … provides support to the Campus Coordinators of Disability Services (Coordinators) on all campuses. The Coordinators … auxiliary aids, assistive technologies, and auxiliary services. Campuses must report all students (undergraduate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-followInvesting in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other … Whenever possible the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New Yorkbased business ventures companies and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2020-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … Service), covers over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and … promptly and to prevent payment of ineligible claims on their behalf. Our initial audit report, issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/04/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… To achieve these goals, the Department contracts with local organizations (providers) to run youth and community … providers who, in turn, secure employment opportunities at local employers. The program’s goal is to provide … 2019 and covered the period July 1, 2017 through December 11, 2018, were to determine whether the Department was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followResponsible Contractor Policy Annual Report for 2022
For 2022, there was a total of $195,817,395 in qualifying contracts, of which 100% were awarded to Responsible Contractors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-contractor-policy-annual-report-2022.pdfImpact of the Inflation Reduction Act on New York
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contained significant provisions related to taxes, health care, energy and the environment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/impact-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-on-new-york.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2107
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of payroll … of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2107-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg today announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a … DiNapoli announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… records include the details necessary to adequately track and locate assets and that asset records, at a minimum, … to the inventory records. Update inventory records to track assets not included in district records. Develop a … safe from environmental damage. Report IT Asset Management Track state and local government spending at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Pension system have not and will not be tolerated. We look forward to our continued work with both the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… of single-use and rechargeable batteries are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to … 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $83,188 in Social Security benefits. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-security