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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
The retail sector one of New York Citys biggest employers is having an uneven recovery from the COVID19 pandemic with nonessential retailers struggling but online sellers booming according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… 2016 surplus stems largely from unanticipated growth in tax revenues, debt service and agency savings, and a drawdown of reserves not needed in the current year. DiNapoli’s report, however, points to … the city to be concerned going forward. Economic growth in China has slowed, and the U.S. economy’s growth slowed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016DiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20,000 with a broadband subscription rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created … said. “In 2021, my office reported that about one in three low-income households lacked a connection. Thanks to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… using a fee-based secure messaging system through an account created on the Provider’s website. Individuals in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… “The State Education Department should work with state and local entities to ensure resources to address the problem are … can support the mental health of all students. With the stakes so high, the department should act quickly to avert further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsIX.9.B Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… In order to preserve federal grant reporting requirements, … statutory transfers from federal funds will be recorded in the federal grant fund as an Operating Transfer (transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9b-transfers-other-fundsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… less severe effects from the pandemic than they did a year ago. As of October 17, 2021, 29 percent of small … businesses reported encountering at least one problem, a 16 percentage point increase from last year. Two-thirds of … week have decreased steadily since that time, reaching 16 percent in the health care and social assistance sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… the state’s Lieutenant Governor, he returned their trust with dedication to public service that helped improve their … as the states Lieutenant Governor he returned their trust with dedication to public service that helped improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… (ESDC) spent $211 million on an advertising contract to promote economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … government spends hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to send a message that New York is a place to visit and open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets today called on companies they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people with disabilities who remain underrepresented in the workforce
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… and some regions are still struggling. This report focuses on how employment has changed across the state, and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… changed his or her name and has not yet obtained a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… “Public employees work hard knowing that the benefits they earn will ease their retirement. This defendant, motivated by … payments were stopped. Gaines Jr. used about $2,484 of the money he stole to make personal purchases at Nassau County … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, … continue to safeguard the pension system and work with law enforcement across the state to hold those who attempt to … the New York State Police for their continued partnership in combatting fraud." New York State Police Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… to commit financial crimes will be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally … a clear-cut example of an individual using their position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the … Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts purportedly for personal and sick leave accruals to which she was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Accounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfAn Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel
The tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery is uneven across the state, with Long Island nearly at full recovery of jobs lost while the North Country and Mohawk Valley are struggling to regain their footing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/welcome-back-to-ny-an-analysis-of-post-pandemic-travel.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023 (2023-S-9)
To determine whether the Department of Health’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 providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s9.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2022 Through March 31, 2023 (2022-S-36) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’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 providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s36-response.pdf