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DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted with collecting the fines and surcharges imposed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… in their workforce and continue to identify opportunities for improvement.” "Today's announcement on disability … with disabilities." When companies adopt best practices for hiring people with disabilities, they outperform their … In their joint statement, the investors called for companies to adopt policies for: Setting goals for hiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. For instance, many of … and regularly review safety plans as part of the SAVE Act. The State Education Department needs more staff and … law enforcement would likely be among the first on the scene of an emergency. Auditors found that due to the lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… larceny in the third degree. He is due back in court on Jan. 23rd. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… stolen funds to pay for home renovations, including a new roof and the installation of a well. Countryman, who served … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.4 billion for … be used to narrow the gaps. DiNapoli’s report notes that New York City’s financial plan does not reflect the full … Read the Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York , or go to: … New York City is projecting a surplus of $34 billion for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as Westchester County Executive and as the state’s Lieutenant Governor, he returned their trust with dedication to public … When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers as Westchester County Executive and as …
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
… Corporation (ESDC) spent $211 million on an advertising contract to promote economic development and tourism in New … no tangible results, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When government … justify the cost.” In December 2011, ESDC awarded a contract to BBDO USA LLC, an advertising and marketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractIX.9.B Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… will be recorded in the federal grant fund as an Operating Transfer transfer account code 60810 along with the fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9b-transfers-other-fundsDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing gas from the fire association for his private use, according … charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing gas from the fire association for his private use according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftXII.6 Unique Payment Situations – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process certain payment situations where the type … differs from the normal policies and processes required by the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6-unique-payment-situationsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… began collecting and reporting data through the Small Business Pulse Survey , New York’s small businesses have … experiencing a negative effect from the pandemic at rates that exceed the national average, as shown in Figure 1. … to support small businesses that do not qualify for relief under the federal SSBCI or other business assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressAccess Controls and Vulnerability Management
… Objective To determine whether CDTA’s access controls and vulnerability … management over critical systems are sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized … To determine whether CDTAs access controls and vulnerability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/25/access-controls-and-vulnerability-managementControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… has contracted with Securus and its subsidiary JPay Inc. (Provider) to provide incarcerated individuals (Individuals) … Department, it is not responsible for the tablet program, which it describes as a relationship between the Provider and … of compliance with Department Directives. The Department does not know how many Individuals have opted in/out of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… code not checked ” or “ Other SSN ”: Send a notification letter to employees who appear on the NPAY752 with this … or Payroll Office as soon as possible. (A sample letter which agencies may use is provided. Agency letterhead should be used when providing a copy of the letter to the employee.) Agency payroll officers should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… warning signs of distress and know how to get help. I’m encouraged that the department responded positively to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… quarter of 2022, the number of customers behind on their bills fell by about 50,000 to 1.2 million while the total … Yorkers who continue to have trouble paying their utility bills,” DiNapoli said. “Failure to pay these bills may result in service shutoffs, which increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… This sector was also the top employer in 2023 in every region of New York except the Southern Tier, and had an … and some regions are still struggling. This report focuses on how employment has changed across the state, and provides … due to higher shares of employees who work part-time in those occupations. Home health and personal care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… to buy at all. New York City is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations and retailers are a vital part of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemic