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DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… the audits, said. “I commend State Comptroller DiNapoli for undertaking the first-ever audit of New York’s Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious crimes are on the rise. … diversity. A hate crime is an offense against all we stand for as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… was $816 million. CityFHEPS is administered in accordance with Title 68, Chapter 10 of the Rules of the City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsOpinion 2006-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … by a qualifying federal home loan bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§10(3), 11(2): The provisions of General Municipal Law §10(1)(h) that limit to ninety days the term of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of … in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne … in March 2009. “Hiding the death of a loved one to steal pension benefits is not only shameful, it is crime," State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced … program of millions of dollars. Both were remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $1,000,000 cash bail, … in the Fourth Degree. Manojkumar was remanded to Orange County Jail without bail. Two corporations, Unique …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits
… day of the month following your retirement date. You have up to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable to change your selection. If you are a disability retiree, you may change your option selection up to 30 days after your disability application is approved, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionTown of Brant – Justice Court (2014M-180)
… April 25, 2014. Background The Town of Brant is located in Erie County and is governed by an elected five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/22/town-brant-justice-court-2014m-180Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. The plea stems from charges that Mr. Eletz … pleaded guilty today before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court and paid $150,000 in restitution. On November 5, … Larceny in the Third Degree a class D felony in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… years 2008 through 2014. Cecero also admitted that while drawing retirement benefits from NYSLRS, she also participated in SUNY ORP. The practice of drawing retirement benefits while remaining a public employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsOpinion 98-15
… requirements of General Municipal Law, §119-dd(4) and such sale is not subject to the permissive referendum … government programs for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the historical, architectural, … of statutory construction that a prior general statute yields to later more specific statutes (see, gen., McKinney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15DiNapoli: 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: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year … full restitution and continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law enforcement … “Ms. Bertolino knowingly defrauded the New York State pension system by using her deceased father’s pension to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: 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-paymentsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… for people with disabilities. The New York Employment Service System (NYESS), which is administered by the Office … system. NYESS benefits include centralizing employment service/support information, improving coordination of … are responsible for licensing or contracting with providers for employment-related supports and services. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… of a project, then there is no need for a new Project ID- the sub allocated work should be performed with the same Project ID The owning agency for the project will determine whether … grant source, then there is no need for a new Activity ID - the sub-allocated work should be performed with the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury convicted him of 6 … including grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud in the first degree and four counts of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, related to his diversion of federal and state grant funds meant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today on behalf of the joint state, local and federal investigating agencies. “Mtui and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine … Pais brazenly diverted funds meant to support seniors and individuals with disabilities to line their own pockets,” … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000