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Opinion 94-4
… that: The term signature includes any memorandum, mark or sign, written, printed, stamped, photographed, engraved or … a public official may use a stamped signature on official documents, unless the use thereof is otherwise precluded … town board authorize the use of a facsimile signature to sign checks, a town supervisor may not sign checks by use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After Minnie Smith died, Sandra Smith did not close the bank account. Instead, she kept Minnie Smith’s bank account open and NYSLRS and SSA continued to deposit funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… for stealing over $200,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father. From October 2017 through October … Security benefits. “Timothy Gritman hid his father’s death to collect his pension and Social Security payments for more … four years, going so far as posing as his deceased father to keep his fraud going,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of … Town of Inlet , Village of Johnson City , Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District , Town of Louisville , Town of Princetown and the Town of Virgil . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… percent) are located in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels to house a substantial portion of their homeless populations. In … use of resources to inspect temporary residences to house the homeless. Agency Comments In responding to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… the MTA has taken action through the Fare Enforcement and Worker Safety Program to ensure all riders pay the … did not provide assurance that the Fare Enforcement and Worker Safety Program was effective in achieving its goal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… Key Recommendations Collaborate with OGS in the future to renew or establish new abatement contracts in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1781
… OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and the Governor’s Office … Clothing Allowance provided the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an … of ANN, HRY or BIW (only if the employee has a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay with an Action/Reason code of Paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1781-2019-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-171
… Data page, the agency user will no longer receive a warning that there will be no updates to Job Data for each … to error, those for whom Job updates were successful with warning messages issued and those for whom Job updates were successful with no warning or error messages issued. Number of Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-171-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-process-unifiedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2350
… Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); Has a Comp Rate Code of FEE; and Is assigned to a track location in the title of … make the payment to individual employees and submit one journal entry reimbursement for all affected employees using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2350-2025-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingEagle Mills Fire District No. 1 – Records and Reports (2025M-136)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Eagle Mills Fire District No. 1 (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitor financial activity, … We expanded our scope back to January 1, 2019 to review the Annual Financial Reports (AFR) filing status and required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/10/eagle-mills-fire-district-no-1-records-and-reports-2025m-136NYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… NYS Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and NYC Scott M Stringer today called on the SEC to compel fossil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryDiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… followed 66% support in 2013 vote) Peabody Energy 2013 Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Harley-Davidson Inc. KeyCorp Noble …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Small businesses help drive New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “From neighborhood coffee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1219
… Only 25% of renamed queries should be given a priority status of P1. _P2 : Indicates the query is of Medium priority, meaning the query is important for use in post-payroll … : Indicates that the query is of relatively Low priority, meaning the query is submitted on a somewhat regular basis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1219-preparing-queries-payserv-upgrade-peoplesoft-v89-v91Town of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… Board (Board) properly manage its highway garage capital project (Project)? Audit Period March 1, 2022 – October 24, 2024. We … a total cost of $6.7 million. Audit Summary Although three Project construction contracts totaling $4.8 million were … Although three Project construction contracts totaling $48 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Civil Service: New York State Health Insurance Program – … was paid for hospital services for ineligible members. Of the $18.2 million identified, Empire has recovered $11.5 … 200-bed Jack Ryan Residence. Auditors found the department is not effectively monitoring the contract to ensure reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of Newburgh , Rockland County , Village of South Corning and the Village of Wurtsboro . "In today's fiscal … with the property tax levy limit. Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (Steuben … City of Newburgh Rockland County Village of South Corning and the Village of Wurtsboro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Districts Law allows reduced property tax bills for land in agricultural production by limiting the property … owners during the three-year period 2014 through 2016 for 10,416 properties in the eight counties analyzed. Because … NYRA lacked a formal long-term capital planning process for Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues. The annual capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are … DiNapoli. “We have carefully reviewed companies in the oil sands industry and are restricting investments in those … in this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of crude oil from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companies