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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… from every individual who is counting on their pension for a secure retirement, and that is why our office will … General Schneiderman. “There has to be one set of rules for everyone, and we will hold people accountable when they … Office and the Albany County, New York Sheriff’s Office for their assistance. The case is being handled by Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York … with disabilities, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… across New York State where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. The Spring Bank Branch, located at 356 … or maintain a bank branch. The $10 million in public funds for Spring Bank will support their operations and provide … outside the community to open a savings account, apply for a loan or simply take out money. The state's Banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfMWBE Report 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
In the 2020-21 fiscal year, market disruptions from the global pandemic gradually turned to optimism that the race against the COVID-19 virus would be won, ushering in a return to “normal” times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2020-21.pdfFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown and New York State … with disabilities, has been sentenced to six months in prison and probation after repaying $650,000 in restitution. The Island Child Development Center (ICDC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and agencies, O’Hara has now been held accountable for his fraudulent, selfish actions.” In August 2011, … in Prattsville town court to offering a false instrument for filing, a Class A misdemeanor, and the federal charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… York’s five largest school districts received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York … York City, Yonkers, Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester, the “Big Five” school districts in New York, as well as national … the existing seats are of high-quality. None of the other Big Five districts planned to use more than two percent for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesOpinion 92-34
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) -- Remission to State Comptroller (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… service routes into the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. … system,” DiNapoli said. “The recent rise in train delays and cancellations, especially from train problems, is … consistent growth from the 52.5 million riders in 2022 and 35 million in 2021. To meet this growing demand LIRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… development and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these … lieu of taxes (PILOTs), leaving the total net exemptions for the year at $695 million – an increase of $63.2 million, … of $2,326 per job gained. In 2014, cumulative job gains for projects active in that year equaled 235,888 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72-response.pdfReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit Program...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81.pdfEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-12
… Purpose To define Increment Codes and Anniversary Dates and to explain their use in payroll processing. Affected … the Job Rate of the grade plus $1700.00. Increment Codes and Anniversary Dates are essential to the automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-12-performance-advance-payments-rent-regulations-servicesKinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Objective Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures. Key Findings District officials properly … Key Recommendations Review the procurement policy annually and make any amendments to keep the policy current. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-137
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of increases to Judicial Longevity Payments paid in April 2008 … the State and various bargaining units and legislation for unrepresented employees in the Unified Court System, … Record #, Employee Name, Earn Code ( JLO ), Grade, Salary Plan, Bargaining Unit, Part Time Percentage, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-137-april-2008-retroactive-judicial-longevity-bonus-jlo-adjustmentState Police Bulletin No. SP-193
… Purpose To notify agencies of an increase in dues for PBA of the NYS Troopers, Inc. Affected Employees … request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates … mailbox. … To notify agencies of an increase in dues for PBA of the NYS Troopers Inc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-193-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… Board underestimated revenues in its budgets by a total of $15.4 million, or an average of $3.08 million (8 percent) per year, which created … Unassigned fund balance ranged between 17 and 40 percent of ensuing years’ appropriations. In addition, sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142DiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… pandemic in 2020, in contrast to citywide figures. This trend continued for violent crimes as of July 2022. Report An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setback