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The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during 2020, according to the Federal Trade … benefit or receiving a loan because of a stolen identity. New York State has taken numerous steps in recent years to … Arrests and Convictions for Identity Theft Offenses in New York State Costs, Characteristics and Causes of Identity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last … relatively small, according to preliminary data filed with the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… special education preschool program providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were … Education Department instructs special education providers how it can and can’t spend taxpayer’s money to ensure that special needs children get the greatest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… employers by allowing them to amortize a portion of their annual contribution, but then requires repayment with … graded payment, and you would not be able to amortize your annual pension contribution. If you have a reserve fund … you when you are able to use your reserve funds during the annual billing cycle. If you withdraw from the Alternate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law. The board member’s physical therapy company entered into six contracts with the district while he was a board member that resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations – Street and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). … we remain focused on long-term stable returns for New York’s public employers and workforce. Uncertainty may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… IT director did not disable unnecessary user accounts in a timely manner. As a result, the district had an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network. In addition to sensitive IT … plans, officials did not determine, among other things: how the construction and replacements would be funded long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Hampton , Town of Hopewell , Pember Library and Museum , City of Rye , Town of Sullivan and the Washington … of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012. Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (Washington … board has taken steps to provide oversight of the library/museum’s financial activities. An accounting firm prepares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) The board has not developed policies to clarify how comp time will be appropriately administered. Officials … more than $4.3 million, the district failed to include a clear and detailed rationale for maintaining the reserve, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Medicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… (EPS) to reimburse Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided to Medicaid recipients in … EPS is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode (when the episode of care is 60 days) or for a partial episode (when the episode of care is less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired … former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I admired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoXII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies regarding … checks can be easily identified by examining the face of the check. The heading reads: Comptroller State of New York - Refund Account. Refund checks also contain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Marlborough , New Hyde Park Fire District , Town of Red Hook , Rockland County , City of Troy and the Village of … the reasons for adjustments of all payroll hours. Town of Red Hook – Financial Condition (Dutchess County) From fiscal … Town of Marlborough New Hyde Park Fire District Town of Red Hook Rockland County City of Troy and the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up) (2019-F-27) A report issued in February 2018 identified a risk that … the cost per child on five contracts ranged from $1,981 to $5,332. Auditors also identified $38,514 paid to six … job title of special assistant to the president. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on FY 2027 Proposed Executive Budget
… the trajectory of projected state spending is estimated to increase at a rate faster than expected revenues, creating … budget gaps estimated by the Division of Budget (DOB) to total $27.5 billion through SFY 2030. Actions taken in … in aid, create increased fiscal strains that are likely to affect the state’s economy, finances and safety net. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-releases-report-fy-2027-proposed-executive-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 845
… Purpose To provide guidelines and procedures for determining if a … services performed by individuals who have been determined to be State employees under the guidelines contained in this Bulletin are required to be processed through the New York State Payroll System. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-workerDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… today rejected a state Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for … The contract was a $4.7 million contract to paint 13 NYS DOT bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties. During the … the lack of due diligence in the contracting process by DOT. The primary concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating the organization’s payroll system to defraud the organization of over $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to increase her paid time off and lower her health insurance … Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating the organizations payroll system to defraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… are reasonable. The town’s 2020 tentative budget includes a proposed tax levy of $58,426,602. City of Lockport – Budget … however, the city did not appropriate any fund balance as a financing source in the 2020 general, water and sewer or … fees that the city has not previously assessed. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits