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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate … with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these … erode the fabric of societal cohesion and inclusivity. 2 New York State’s Hate Crimes Act of 2000 was intended “to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… be expected of them? This presentation can help guide you. The first section discusses what you can do now to ensure your loved ones will have the information they need in the future. The second section is directed to your survivors. … Information for survivors on preparing for the future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsAnnual Invoice
… is due by February 1, 2026. Since this due date falls on a Sunday, we will consider the following on time : ACH or wire transfer payments received on or before February 2, 2026. Checks sent by certified mail … NYSLRS employers log on to our online programs to view their annual invoice in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-invoiceVillage of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the period June 1, 2012 through … did not always use competitive procedures for the procurement of goods and services as required by statute. A … Village of Schuylerville Procurement 2014M228 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Hancock Central School District (District) officials established … Determine whether Hancock Central School District District officials established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Permanent COLA
… from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli In July 2000, the Retirement System was at the forefront of a successful effort … living index, that permanently increases your retirement benefit. It is designed to address inflation as it occurs. … to contact our Call Center. Sincerely, Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller What is COLA? A COLA payment is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… economic growth. My office will continue to keep a close eye on the securities industry as the year progresses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumpedDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… $20 billion to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 2020-21 and the Fund’s Emerging Manager program grew … $27 billion, have been allocated to MWBEs, up from 21% a year earlier. While the Fund’s 2020-21 fiscal year saw market disruptions from the global COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (2020-S-2)
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable adults.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s2.pdfThe Association of Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… Also, ANIBIC shared certain facility space with the Oakland Jewish Center (OJC). As of January 15, 2014, ANIBIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/09/association-neurologically-impaired-brain-injured-children-inc-compliance-consolidatedOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… At each of the ten sites we visited, we found foster home records lacked evidence that counties or VAs met certain critical foster home certification/approval and recertification requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followOpinion 93-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (procedures for sale of) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for to sell fire truck in … a fire district is required to solicit bids for the sale of an unneeded pumper truck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney … to his theft of public funds from both the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the New York … implicated in public corruption schemes around the state – resulting in the return of over $11 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately oversees … are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Our audit scope covers the period April 1, … programs that assist the State’s low-income residents and provides leadership, guidance, and support to county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… (2014-S-25). Background The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to facilitate recovery for adults receiving treatment for serious mental illness; to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followExtended School Day Program
… determine if the State Education Department (Department) paid SCO Family of Services (SCO) for expenses that were appropriate and allowable under the … low-performing schools. Key Findings The Department paid SCO $194,320 (or 31 percent of the total reimbursements) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-programDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… that are competitively priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This … are increasingly turning to renewable energy sources to power their operations. The U.S. Environmental Protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyVillage of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… were made in accordance with Village policy and in the best interest of ratepayers. Key Findings Village … for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of ratepayers. For example, of the 195 WTP … and air-conditioned enclosure purchases were not in the best interest of ratepayers and resulted in $32,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Preparing and Applying for Retirement
… . Adjust your federal tax withholding if your federal tax bill or return is not what you expected. Change your direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance program (TAP) awards and other State financial aid. Background TAP … designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs in New York postsecondary institutions. Schools receiving TAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-institute