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DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… clerk Stephanie Burlew. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for allegedly … sewer fees; and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that we continue to uncover local officials who take advantage of … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $267.7 Billion at End of First Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York … State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $267.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of state fiscal year 2024-25. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-267-point-7-billion-end-first-quarterDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making federal spending and debt front-page news. In contrast, state and local finances, and particularly debt, … debt reform. To modernize the state’s debt practices, we must: Establish comprehensive, binding debt limits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… said Assemblymember Harry Bronson. “We must do our best to teach students the importance of dignity and respect and to … a risk that bullying incidents that these staff witness or learn about may not be addressed appropriately, if at all; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State … “It has been a professional pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” Peirez … and look forward to leading the committee as we guide real estate investments in the years to come.” REAC consists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by … in the third degree in Onondaga County Court before Judge Mary Anne Doherty. He is due back in court on June 23. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… against the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Sex Offender Registry and other resources. Two municipalities (Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Opinion 91-10
… -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (pursuant to Laws of 1924, ch … 574 (MCKINNEY'S UNCONSOLIDATED LAWS, §§1471-1493): A park district established pursuant to the provisions of … the powers and duties of the town board in relation to a park district which authorizes the establishment of park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to an account in the name of such … last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the … the financial institution showing the account number, bank routing number, the employee’s name and any joint account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to an account in the name of such … last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the … the financial institution showing the account number, bank routing number, the employee’s name and any joint account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released 10 letter reports to the following: … Through intermunicipal cooperation, local governments can share the costs of IT equipment and services, and provide … and efficiencies to their taxpayers, resulting in cost savings to the participating local governments. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller … to pay full restitution. The missing money was uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. … fine amounts to cover her tracks. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesHilton Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-200-F)
… District’s (District’s) progress, as of August 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Hilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-200), released in June 2023. The audit determined that District officials … School Districts Districts progress as of August 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/hilton-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-200-fMultiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… with three or more dwelling units, at a minimum of every three years and confirming that known violations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Ordinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… State income tax collections increased $88.2 million in July from a year earlier, helping lift the state’s total … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "July was the first month in this fiscal year that personal income tax collections … grown, but that may change depending upon developments in Washington." All Funds receipts totaled $48.6 billion, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care … a lifelong disability that involves functional limitations in the areas of learning, language, and behavior. OPWDD … Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), allow clients to live in a community home setting with others and be as independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… 21.4 percent from last April, primarily due to an increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections. Tax collections, … previous year, but the outlook is for more moderate growth in coming months,” DiNapoli said. “Continued strength in the stock market during 2014 is one important factor that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1772
… inform agencies that employees with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement. Affected … New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) who choose to opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement are affected. … the following requirements are met: All employees who opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement must provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1772-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2019-form-w-2