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DiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… “Sciacca allegedly forged documents in an attempt to scam the pension system of over $157,000,” DiNapoli said. “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, … Policy also establishes proof of residency requirements. To be considered a State resident and receive in-state … show proof of domicile—defined as a fixed, permanent home to which a person plans to return after an absence—within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… Geer violated his oath to protect his community,” said Matthew Miraglia, Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI’s … under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia, and the New York State Comptroller’s … Thomas DiNapoli. Sentencing is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Wolford. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Church Avenue … of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the agency responsible for providing transitional housing … million in reimbursable expenses for the contracts. DHS is responsible for monitoring its contracts with CAMBA to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… Discover Card, and FIA Card, which were used to buy a truck, lawnmower and camper, and a payment to Akron Mobile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… that Karen Walsh, a 68-year-old Rochester woman, pleaded guilty to stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her mother, whose death had not been reported to the pension system. As part of the plea, … pay for home improvements and buy groceries. Walsh pleaded guilty to petit larceny before Judge Van H. White in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… as meeting program requirements. Finally, we found in the case of NYSID, the program was extremely vulnerable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… an agreement between the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund), Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park to convert an abandoned gas station located at 1381 … an agreement between the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Oil Spill Fund Dutchess County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… is the fastest filing method, by certified mail or by fax: Retirement Online — You can apply for a service (not … we will consider it as filed on the date it was mailed. Fax — To send by fax, please include your name, NYSLRS ID, phone number and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… taking immediate action when notified that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit issued … taking immediate action when notified that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the states Sex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… Bureau. Prosecuting the case is Senior Counsel Darren Miller, with support from Public Integrity Deputy Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1354
… The State adopted a new Chart of Accounts (COA) in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide Financial System. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1354-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Report 2010-S-21). Background Our initial … Determine extent of implementation of 3 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (2010-S-29). Background Our initial audit report, … (local districts) properly assigned identification numbers to individuals eligible for Medicaid, and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… is an independent postsecondary institution with locations in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains, and Yorktown Heights. It offers … Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at SUNY - Fashion Institute of Technology (2010-T-4) State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeUse of State Appropriations
… and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and contractual … Background The Foundation is a public authority, located in Canandaigua, which supports New York State’s wine and … by a Board of Directors, most of whom are involved in the wine and grape industry, and has six employees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient oversight to ensure that Maximus is implementing the contract … To determine whether the Department of Health Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1118
… Employees who worked for more than one agency in the same company during the year [for example, State of New York (NYS) … 1, 3 and 5 and do not appear on Form W-2. Non-Taxable Health Insurance NYS-Ride Transportation Benefit Program CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1118-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2011Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (2009-S-20). Background Our initial audit … was issued on March 21, 2012, examined whether chargeback rates used by the Office of Children and Family Services … We found that OCFS calculates juvenile facility chargeback rates correctly. However, in general, OCFS has been deficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… for excessive amounts of coinsurance on 497 claims for clinic services. Because of the excessive claims, Medicaid … report contained one recommendation for the Department of Health to review and recover the remaining Medicaid … Medicare Part C coinsurance. Key Finding The Department of Health implemented the recommendation to recover the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-follow