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DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in … died, and pension payments were halted. In June of that year, the retirement system sought verification that Mary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… and hospital or birthing center delivery costs associated with the maternity care of a recipient. However, MCOs are not … not been reviewed, and the Department has not followed up with the 10 MCOs identified in our initial audit to ensure issues with their claims processing systems were resolved. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… said. “Workplace abuse, harassment and discrimination can result in substantial costs to companies and affect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… that she paid herself thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans … the Town of Minerva, Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and collecting … almost $9,000 to her personal account from the town's payroll account. DiNapoli's office also found that Green, who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… Five major U.S. companies have agreed to disclose their political spending under agreements reached … annual meeting, and he has since called on the company to fully implement the proposal. The agreements were reached … it is questionable whether it makes sense for corporations to spend any money at all on political causes,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalState Agencies Bulletin No. 2017
… As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1st, OSC would like to provide notice of the … or State Insurance Fund [00640, 00650]) since their fiscal year does not expire until the end of June. However, although … not permitted to distribute funds dated in the new fiscal year until the Legislature passes and the Governor signs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has … Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… agencies must reject the invoice. Moreover, it is a best practice to notify the vendor within one business day of … the invoice to the vendor to correct these items, it is a best practice for the agency to notify the vendor within one … necessary information. Other Information: While it is a best practice to reject an invoice within one day of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for … of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… be incurred nor payments made In most cases, when the legislature enacts an appropriation, the life of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overviewVII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… by submitting an AP voucher for reimbursement to bring the account in balance. Pursuant to Chapter XII, Section 10.E - Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets of this Guide, if the Business Unit suspects … Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller - Division of Contracts and State Expenditures. Improper transactions must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… claims, the Department lacks assurance that the provider can furnish such services, and it increases the risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… homeowners with the cost of addressing emergencies and code violations that pose a threat to their health and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has … for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. “Amazon says it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityAnnual Wage for New Tier 6 Employees
… that a full-time employee is expected to earn for the year at the time they are hired. This should include all wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-wage-new-tier-6-employeesMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… position; Your employment duration is for less than one year, or on a less than 12 month per year basis; or Your annual compensation is less than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated … its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. For example, the Department did not consistently apply or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Tracking Over-Prescribing (I-STOP), which contains records of controlled substance prescriptions. I-STOP is a tool to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… fiscal stress, each district should address these problems today,” said DiNapoli. “My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … of six financial indicators to create an overall stress score. The fiscal stress score determines if a district is in … for school districts. The FSMS scores and report released today summarizing common trends among school districts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stress