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DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and agencies, O’Hara has now been held accountable for his fraudulent, selfish actions.” In August 2011, … payment on the invoices, but Moore’s Homes returned all of the money. O’Hara, who was Town Supervisor at the … in Prattsville town court to offering a false instrument for filing, a Class A misdemeanor, and the federal charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… and forcing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) into a difficult financial position as federal aid … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s large budget gaps are coming into greater focus as … is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark options for closing its budget gaps that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking … adults (ages 21–64) with a disability in New York State. The employment rate of working-age adults with a … employment goals and reduce reliance on benefits. Six State agencies in addition to OMH, including the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesReporting Through Retirement Online – Legacy Reporting
… Retirement Online allows you to securely report service and salary … have a username and password, work with your Retirement Online contact and security administrators to receive access. … administrator will make sure you have access to Retirement Online . For more information about using Retirement Online , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-through-retirement-onlineXI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that meet the agency’s form, function and utility, where required. • The Method of Award was an Invitation for Bid … the Contract Reporter, and in addition, other applicable media (when required). • The specifications were written to solicit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipmentXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… into the Customer Contracts Module. All agencies, both Online and Bulkload, must create Repayment Agreement contract … to OSC approval, users submit both agreements and required documents to OSC. Once an agency has determined whether a … will submit the agreement and required procurement record documents to OSC through the Electronic Documents Submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1542
… Rates Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) - Renewal/Expiration Tax Rates The Federal income tax … provided vehicle is 53.5 cents per mile in 2017. ITIN Renewal/Expiration Unused ITINs – ITINs not used on a federal … a tax return for 2017 will need to renew their ITINs. The renewal period began October 1, 2016. Expired ITINs – ITINs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1542-summary-tax-related-changes-2017DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free 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/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Agency (FEMA) grants. Funds to New York City The City’s FY 2026 preliminary budget includes CDBG and CDBG-DR revenue … totaling $423 million in FY 2025 and $295 million in FY 2026. The drop is largely due to a decline in CDBG-DR funds, … $156 million in FY 2025, but just $57 million in FY 2026. The City allocated nearly three-quarters of the CDBG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Addiction Support Services During Emergencies ( 2021-S-35 ). About the Program The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) certifies providers to operate … to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations. The audit found OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers … their approval status by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, our follow-up found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen … deceased father’s name on checks to try to cheat the state pension system of over $35,000 they were not entitled to,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… disbursements totaling $248,900 that were not included on a Board-approved abstract, which is a list of all claims … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Management of Invasive Species
… effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2017 through … species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been introduced by … adversely affecting the ecological integrity of the State’s natural communities and systems. In New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
… Authority (Thruway) generally bills drivers accurately for tolls, according to an audit by New York State … tolls can mean loss of revenue to the state or aggravation for New Yorkers facing incorrect bills. I appreciate the … revenues, up from $804 million in 2021. E-Z Pass accounts for 95% of all tolls collected in 2024. Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2369
… updates to the process for requesting a stop payment for a replacement, reversal, or exchange of a NYS payroll paper check through PayServ. Background: State agencies submit all payroll check stop payment, replacement, reversal, and exchange requests through PayServ. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2369-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-new-york-stateContributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… submit the Application for Refund of Excess Contributions (RS5195) along with the form to elect the Section 383-f plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/contributionsElmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… the competitive bidding requirements set forth in New York State General Municipal Law (GML) or were subject to the … aspects of our findings. Appendix C includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. We conducted … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the Office of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21DiNapoli: Tesla Investors Should Vote Against Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay and Director Nominees
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund, wrote to fellow Tesla Inc. shareholders urging them to reject Elon Musk’s … to vote against all directors standing for reelection at Tesla’s Nov. 6 Annual Meeting, citing their failure to … encouraged shareholders to support his proposal to amend Tesla’s new bylaw that severely restricts shareholder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-tesla-investors-should-vote-against-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-and-director-nominees