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DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit … on the consecutive hours that can be worked by nurses in non-emergency situations. Under the law, if nurses feel … and procedures for investigating complaints. This resulted in inconsistencies and anomalies in investigations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of … DiNapoli said. “Now, thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. … embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to prosecute those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Former Savona Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five … his wife as clerk-treasurer under his supervision, in violation of the village employee handbook, and approved … her unsubstantiated claims of off-hours work for $21,000 in extra pay. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local … limitations. Hoffman, 65, of Shirley, pleaded guilty in Nassau County District Court Part 9P today to permitting … of records of the retirement system, a D felony, in an attempt to obtain unlawful pension payments from 1996 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… on a sealed indictment for allegedly stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … and Shaleen Mahtani, 56, of Paramus, N.J., were arraigned in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court on an indictment charging them with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 88-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to … of New York, are not exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the … City of New York, are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 94-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… (Fund) to review its portfolio for any companies involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) … from any risk posed by companies that are engaged in BDS activities, including restricting or exiting … new opportunities there. We’re putting companies engaged in BDS activities on notice that there will be consequences …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-notice2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas … get started. Comptroller DiNapoli’s Gender Pay Gap Report In March 2022, Comptroller DiNapoli released an analysis on the pay gap still facing full-time working women in New York State. Median earnings for full-time working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Law requires that moneys received by a state officer in his official capacity shall be deposited into a bank or … by certain securities pledged as collateral as specified in Section 105 of the State Finance Law. The purpose of this … Services -- Services provided by a banking institution in maintaining a bank account, including, but not limited to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in conjunction with a PCard. This policy is effective April … the year-to-date and life-to-date amounts on the contract. In addition, for all single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must use a PO in conjunction with the purchase, consistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Policies: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a … count the number of cases received, and record the number in the agency’s financial management system. A third employee … System (SFS) should access References and Resources in SFSSecure for guidance on managing system roles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… using the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for a vendor in the New York State Vendor File. When a vendor owes a … from a third party vendor Business Units should note that in the event that a refund is owed to the State and the … Business Units should review each process to assist them in choosing the most appropriate option. Process and Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper … P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found a lax control environment in which significant decisions were made out of the view of … oversight role and address the deficiencies outlined in this audit.” DiNapoli’s auditors discovered during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing … Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary payer and Medicaid … a federal cash benefit to assist low-income individuals. In New York, all SSI recipients are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit of $30,000 in 2023. An additional deferment is also available to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… dues increase for employees represented by the PBANYS in the Agency Police Services Unit (APSU), Bargaining Unit 31. Affected Employees: Employees in APSU, Bargaining Unit 31, represented by the PBANYS are … PBANYS dated July 10, 2024, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit of $30,500 in 2024. An additional deferment is also available to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels … Urban Development 2017 data, of the 89,503 homeless people in New York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… of the implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center … health network. ECMCC is the only major public hospital in western New York and provides sophisticated and specialized patient care services to New Yorkers in eight counties. ECMCC offers two incentive programs, based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-follow