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DiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… children must properly account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found too many schools that … State Education Department for recovery of the misspent funds.” Yeled is one of many preschool Special Education … uncovered waste, fraud and abuse of special education funds, DiNapoli announced an initiative involving a broad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent rise from last year. To date, DiNapoli's office audited and approved 4.8 million state refund requests totaling $4.3 billion. … DiNapoli's auditors estimated their efforts produced $62.6 million in savings. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to … during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November than from two … the nation felt the impacts of the pandemic on their restaurant, retail and recreation sectors, New York City was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… ERU maintenance and inspection policy. For instance, train car inspections were not always done timely, and for 129 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followDiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… two public jobs and agreed to pay $4,303 in restitution for dodging her personal town and county tax payments over … “I thank District Attorney Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea … and serve five years probation. Her sentencing is set for October 26. DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsHiring Members with the Enhanced Report – Enhanced Reporting
… it is important to ask the employee whether they are an existing member or retiree of one of the eight public retirement systems in New York State. If they are a NYSLRS member or retiree, you should ask them to … at your location, you must use the actual hire date for the position being entered. For NYSLRS purposes, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/hiring-members-enhanced-reportSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyLife Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
… sure to review your MAS, and contact us to update your address, beneficiaries or other similar information. If you … and your registration number or NYSLRS ID. For our mailing address, or to email us, visit our Contact Us page . … you’ll be able to use Retirement Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Members can view benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-how-do-i-prepare-retireIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… On November 18, 2009, New York State enacted the Child Passenger Protection Act, commonly referred to as … The counties’ assigned program monitors were late in reporting 14 cases (in Erie and Wayne) out of 66 that did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Investing in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other … (as of March 31, 2025) $1.9 billion invested in 600 New York State companies (as of March 31, 2025) Over $650 … (518) 375-8324 Email: [email protected] New York Credit Small Business Investment Company Fund (SBIC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up) (2019-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19f27.pdfXIX.5 Project IDs for Declared Emergencies and Special Use Cases – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix5-project-ids-declared-emergencies-and-special-use-casesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… Control Board: “Federal relief and higher revenues in City Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 allowed the city to build … direct control. The city faces substantial fiscal risks in the coming years that will require fiscal discipline and … to guard against fiscal pressures. “With over $8 billion in reserves and other funds in its health trust, the city has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesOpinion 89-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- … -- "Compensation" (for purposes of County Law, §200) NY STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE I, §11; UNITED STATES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27XI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… organization. For example, one employee at an agency may issue a purchase order for 24 cases of 20 pound weight copier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… to 7 years in prison. Fitzpatrick was originally charged for the alleged theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the … said Comptroller DiNapoli. “Now he will serve jail time for his actions. My initiative to fight fraud on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… notify Probation and prohibit the driver from starting the car. For the period August 15, 2010 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413.1
… may occur and to clarify when a second notification letter is required. The Effective Date to use when submitting Earnings Code OVH … to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures for addressing overpayments, including the creation of a new … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24131-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … third party who reported that everything was in good order; however, this review was not an effective audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Key Findings DHR does not have adequate controls over the intake of housing discrimination complaints, resulting in … Conducting ongoing reconciliations of DHR’s various intake logs with CMS records. Providing adequate training for all staff involved in the complaint intake, processing, and investigation process. Actively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaints