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Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits … he was double dipping. As a result, he is convicted of a federal crime and must pay restitution. I thank U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… our pension fund invests in to be desirable places to work for everyone,” DiNapoli said. “Studies have shown that … inclusive companies and employers of choice. The deadline for participating in the 2019 DEI is January 31 and any … Corporate participation in the DEI is a concrete step for executives to communicate to investors that they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase … compared to 2020, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA … these projects are creating or retaining the jobs and economic benefits they are supposed to. Publishing this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionOpinion 94-3
… The approval of the State Comptroller is not required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road … the approval of the State Comptroller is required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a private … Comptroller (Town Law, §194; see also Town Law, §209-f in connection with special districts formed upon town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3XIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides agencies with an overview of the Imaging and Attachment feature of the … Online agencies are required to use the attachment feature in the SFS to store electronic documents in support of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… accounting and financial reporting principles. From time to time, GASB will issue statements that prescribe accounting … The procedures listed below have been developed in order to ensure a smooth transition when implementing a new … reporting standard is issued by GASB, it must be critiqued to identify the accounting issues involved as well as what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsXIV.13 Prompt Payment Interest – XIV. Special Procedures
… the Statewide Financial System SFS as well as a summary of State Archives and the Office of the State Comptroller OSC requirements related to this feature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13-prompt-payment-interestComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… court, trust and bail funds. For example, Finance's Court Assets Tracking System reported a balance of $296.7 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Expense reports must be certified by the employee requesting reimbursement, the employee’s … be followed for expense reports that are direct-entered into the Statewide Financial System (SFS) or bulkloaded from an agency’s internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan
… “This is a game changer for New York. As the pandemic drags on for New Yorkers who have fallen ill, for workers who have lost their jobs, for families struggling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-planSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects … that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsMonitoring of Construction Management
… 2015 and July 2020 and additional information provided by the Office through August 2021. About the Program The … scope, and function. Construction contracts are managed by D&C staff or construction management consultants who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… in Cyber," highlighting the critical roles that all people play in cybersecurity. The trainings include: Cybersecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… the January 1, 2025, Salary Increases for Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners and other positions specified in Executive Law Section 169 (e.g., Board Members and Board Chairs). Affected Employees: Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners and other positions specified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consistent with the Paris Agreement's goals. As a result, the New York State … company. "The utilities sector should pay close attention to AEP's commitment to decarbonize its operations," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsTransformation of the MTA
… Transportation Authority (MTA) established a working plan for implementing Transformation with completion dates and the … Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and cost reductions. … support services.” The roadmap consultant was responsible for 25 deliverables such as developing an inventory of IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfMedicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021 (2021-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s7-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022 (2021-S-28)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department’s) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s28.pdf2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdf