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DiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… I am particularly gratified that the report concurs with me and my colleagues that the decision to merge the funding … audit will be quickly implemented so that communities around the state can benefit from the strong collaboration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… over this 15-year period. Local government workforce levels were most impacted by two key events during this time … the pandemic, that have taken their toll on staffing levels. Local officials must continue to meet the difficult … numbers recover some in 2022, they remain below 2009 levels. DiNapoli’s report also found the following for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… The New York State Thruway Authority (Thruway) has proposed a multi-year schedule of systemwide toll increases to begin in 2024, but a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … alternative revenue actions to minimize costs to drivers. Raising tolls should be the last option, and the Thruway has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionDiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… and an important part of New York City's identity." "El Barrio/East Harlem's economy is prosperous as ever," said … proud of all the work my office has completed to benefit El Barrio/East Harlem's economy, and therefore shaped our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… The former owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The former owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… with more seniors born outside the U.S. With a record high senior population, the Comptroller warns city funding must … for older adults in the future. “Many older adults are living on fixed incomes and no one wants to see them priced … safety and access to care. Many may not realize the senior population has grown substantially, and is far more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, … to thank ADA Victor Mui, the State Comptroller and the New York State Police for their hard work on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1868
… SEFA Campaigns. Checks made out to SEFA will be accepted. Online Enrollment Online enrollment can be utilized for employees wishing to … who choose not to use the online enrollment process, paper forms are available at the agency payroll office. Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1868-2021-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignList of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial Information
This list includes non-calendar fiscal year end municipalities. The municipalities noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-not-filed.pdfList of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial Information
This list includes non-calendar fiscal year end municipalities. The municipalities noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2024/pdf/2024-munis-not-filed.pdfList of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial Information
This list includes non-calendar fiscal year end municipalities. The municipalities noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2025/pdf/2025-munis-not-filed.pdfDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… required components in four districts (Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School District and York Central School District). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… PDF Version The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the largest transit system in the nation, providing … percent of the nation’s public transit trips. In 2019, the MTA provided 3.8 billion trips across its subway, bus, and commuter railroad services. The pandemic led to a dramatic drop in riders – and ridership revenue – for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… used the stolen funds to purchase clothing, make other online purchases, and pay her mortgage. A total of 19 monthly electronic deposits were made into the bank account after the date of death, totaling $31,872.55. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… in one of the above Systems, the Domestic Relations Order (DRO) may be directed to the “New York State and Local … to receive pension benefits from both systems, but the DRO is applicable to only one membership, then the DRO must specifically identify the appropriate system. If a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrsSubmitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the NYSLRS template or by an attorney, must be signed by a Supreme Court judge and entered as an official court document. NYSLRS requires a certified copy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If NYSLRS has a DRO on file that requires a member to elect a specific pension payment option and name the … discretion , may change the option election or designation to comply with the pre-existing order or agreement (RSSL … benefit will be recalculated. Any overpayments made to the member and ex-spouse (if applicable) prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droRetirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Distribution Estimates Unit 110 State Street Mail Drop 6-2 Albany, NY 12244-0001 Estimates for members considering retirement … contact form , or call 866-805-0990 (518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area). Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement benefits. However, NYSLRS does not … benefit constitutes marital or separate property in a matrimonial action. Whether a member’s disability … benefit. Instead, the pension is a fixed percentage of the member’s final average earnings. This means there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former Clerk-Treasurer, following a joint … own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest of a village official stemming from the joint investigation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-village