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Eco News - April 2024
Over the last year, my office has conducted audits of the State’s air quality monitoring, the MTA’s preparedness for extreme weather events, the security of our water supply and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/eco-newsletter-2024.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Statement on New Immigration Ban
… not just un-American, but detrimental to the economy. As my recent reports have shown, our rich diversity of cultures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-immigration-banVendRep System Guide for Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts Users
… a questionnaire Review contract data VendRep System Online Help contains the instructional guidance and … assigned when the user is created by an Authorizer in OSC Online Services. Thereafter, roles may be added or removed as … their assigned VendRep roles. General Help VendRep System Online Help. Feedback Submit comments, suggestions and ideas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-office-state-comptroller-bureau-contracts-usersState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… of actions taken by the state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for … result of actions taken by the state Department of Health after an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to … than 4,300 employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little oversight, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… that are executed without the independent review of my office. I want to thank Senator Cooney and Assemblymember … emergency situations and when the important oversight of my office is bypassed.” A second bill introduced at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… treasurer – Kristina Johnson – was arrested in November by New York State Police based on information provided by DiNapoli’s auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… is not just a financial crime, it’s a betrayal of public trust,” James said. “I commend the investigators from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsXIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Policy References Reconciling travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses is an integral part of creating and submitting travel expense reports in the … that are on the State travel card and an employee’s out-of-pocket expenses. An employee reconciles travel expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliationDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing, reduce the structural budget imbalance and hold the line on spending. With today’s budget proposal, Governor Cuomo has … communities. Funding for these initiatives is contingent on the strength of the economy and federal assistance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New York City. State … million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum seekers through Sept. 30. New York City’s … “New York City and state are facing substantial costs for helping people seeking refuge in this country and needing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersNew York State Payroll
… of mutual concern, and develop opportunities to network with peers. Newsletters … Resources for state employees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payrollTaxes and Your Pension
… information. Sign in to Retirement Online. Look under My Account Summary . Click Update My W-4P Tax Information button. Follow steps to update … your 1099-R: Sign in to Retirement Online . Look under My Account Summary . Click Manage My 1099-R Tax Forms button. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/taxes-and-your-pensionService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… Service Credit? Service credit is a core component of your New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) membership. … graduated and took a full-time job at the Town Supervisor’s office, you were required to join. You can request credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… pockets, Mayor Thomas broke the law, and violated public trust,” said Attorney General Letitia James. "New Yorkers put …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the public trust is not undercut by public servants who are not truthful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… the Medicaid program’s integrity through auditing along with the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG). The … and Apply financial penalties when MCOs do not comply with DOH requirements. See the complete report: Ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller DiNapoli said, “We will continue to work with state and federal authorities to root out fraud and … unlawfully paid pension earnings. In 2015, DiNapoli’s work with the Attorney General’s Office resulted in a two- to … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Attorney Gregory J. McCaffrey, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the State Police, and District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… went to significant lengths to keep that money coming in. With today’s sentence, he’s finally being made to answer for … Office in 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. In September … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-security