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DiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… and claiming unused card balances that may be reported as unclaimed funds. Money from unused gift cards issued by New … many of them go unused," said DiNapoli. "Last year, my office received nearly $12 million from dormant gift … from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… tax refund payments from previous planned amounts. This has the effect of lowering 2017-18 reported receipts and … departmental operations increased less than 1 percent. DOB has indicated that $594 million in debt service payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… prepared to react accordingly.” Every region in the state has experienced an increased annual growth rate in sales tax … percent and 5.1 percent in 2018. Notably, Central New York has seen a significant turnaround in its collections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… more information, refer to the 2024 Actuarial Assumptions report. Employer’s Contribution The amount reflects an … used in the Governmental Accounting Standards Board GASB report issued by NYSLRS for employers to comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the … community to serve his own ends,” said DiNapoli. “I thank Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York … of others. I thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for their committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … lower- and middle-income families starting in 2026. Other new funding initiatives include expanding access to community … a major investment in transportation infrastructure in the New York City Metropolitan area. The budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to … indictment. "Ms. Cesternino stole fire company funds to bankroll her private cookware business," State Comptroller … Company treasurer for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… by law (RSSL, Sections 61, 361, 509 and 607). NYSLRS has no discretion to pay the ex-spouse . Only the … as beneficiary is reinstated, provided the member has not made another designation during the time the marriage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “In 2020, over $16 million worth of unused gift cards were received in our … cards. DiNapoli’s office is currently holding more than $16 billion in unclaimed funds. He urges New Yorkers to visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the … employee. Therefore, agencies should require departing employees submit reimbursement claims prior to separation … Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… directive filed with the Comptroller. OSC defines the terms Agency Head and Voucher Authorizer, as follows: Agency … as part of the Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process. Please refer to Section 4.D – Certification of internal Controls over the Payment Process of this Chapter. Process and Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New … track of their gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “Last year my office received over $13 million worth of unused cards. As … see if they are owed money and visit www.osc.state.ny.us . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… funding to support that mission (Assistance Listing Number 84.027). It details programs and responsibilities … IDEA funds pass through the State Education Department (NYSED) and are allocated by the City’s Department of … levels assumed in the January Plan. Impact In FY 2025, NYSED allocated $302 million in IDEA funding to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… Purpose To determine whether the State Board of Elections provided Local Election Boards with sufficient … 57 counties outside of New York City has a County Board of Elections (County Board) responsible for administering all Federal, State, and local government elections within their respective geographic areas. Elections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… to verify that lodging rates are consistent with GSA and DOS rate limits. Also, advise such supervisors to ensure that unsuccessful efforts to obtain GSA or DOS rates are adequately documented. Establish controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… a fingerprint request on behalf of the applicant if he/she has not previously been submitted through CHRC. These … criminal history results to the Department. If the person has been fingerprinted before, the CHRC Legal Unit reviews …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Telemental Health Services (Report 2020-S-16 ). About the Program The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… W-4 or IT-2104 and any other applicable tax form, and update the employee’s Tax Data page(s) in PayServ … on the employee’s Tax Data page. Agencies are required to update only those employees with a status of “A” (Active), … or percentage for withholding. OSC will automatically update the records of employees with a status of “T” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2132
… Services instructions for processing the 2022-2023 PEF Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) Uniform … the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF provides for an annual maintenance allowance. Effective Dates: The 2022-2023 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance Allowance may be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2132-2022-2023-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2219
… Services instructions for processing the 2023-2024 PEF Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) Uniform … the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF provides for an annual maintenance allowance. Effective Dates: The 2023-2024 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance Allowance may be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2219-2023-2024-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protection