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Opinion 94-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … require multiple signatures for all, or a reasonable class of, purchase orders. You ask whether there is any statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her deceased mother. … has now been held accountable for her crimes.” On March 10, 2022, Schwinzer pleaded guilty to a charge of one count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksRFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… a written report of such, and providing testimony at administrative disability hearings on an as-needed basis … will be reviewed quarterly, or more frequently at OSC’s discretion. This Solicitation may, from time to … must be addressed to Director of Finance, or designee(s) at OSC, via email (preferred) to [email protected] or via hard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State, New York City and … their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2022. The planned sales of $8.69 billion include $7.19 billion of new money and $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures. Monitor actual results of Town operations against budget estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… must follow to secure and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This includes … ensure those actions and plans were completed and find solutions for systems that remain unaddressed. Generally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax receipts … must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in the new year.” Personal income tax receipts in November were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public … New York City and their respective public authorities. All borrowings are scheduled at the request of the issuer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… ($1.1 million) is likely underestimated by a total of at least $802,000. The proposed $344,377 in contingency … the proposed 2021 budget, the City will have exhausted at least 92.2 percent of its Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL). … Recommendations Develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a reasonable level to ensure funds are available in case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Town of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… through November 27, 2013. Background The Town of Poland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is governed by … supplies. Develop policies and procedures to safeguard vehicle fuel. Ensure that vehicle fuel inventory records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386National Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the period June 2, 2016 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… and was arraigned today in Beekman Town Court before Judge Robert Ferris. Colucci is due back in court on March 21st. … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… to their arrests.” “Defrauding the retirement system is stealing from each of us. Comptroller DiNapoli and his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1052
… Effective Date(s) Immediately Background New York State is in the process of developing a new Statewide Financial … an alternate employee identifier in PayServ that is not equal to the Social Security number for future use by SFS. The field name is SFS Alternate ID and the path to locate it is Workforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1052-alternate-employee-identifierDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, according to a report … COVID-19 pandemic decline in 2020, and was less than half of the average pre-pandemic growth rate (3.8%) of 2011 to 2019 following the Great Recession. “New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller … were being deposited, which was a joint account in the name of the pensioner and Ray. The investigation found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor … instead to steal from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting … exist to serve them. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-funds