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Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel … revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created by Michael Koffler and SDS with the purpose and effect of … Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael Koffler, entered into a lease for space for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementHomeownership Rates in New York
… York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate … with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, … majority of housing stock in all other New York counties. 5 FIGURE 3 – Homeownership Rates by County, 2020 Source: US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
This report aims to understand the main differences in labor force participation among New York Citys workers and discusses discusses some of the reasons for the Citys uneven recovery when compared to the rest of New York State and the nation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full restitution after … announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the … Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement system.” Deanna Hansen’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ … “Ms. LaBarr’s conviction should serve as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. … that Joy LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32000 and serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to … Police Superintendent Steven G James today announced that Patricia Chatley 61 of Nunda New York pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionXII.8.C Payment Intercepts – XII. Expenditures
… the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has the ability to offset payments received from the Business Unit and offset a portion of that payment to another entity. This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to request OSC to intercept a payment from a Business Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8c-payment-interceptsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planPittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if District officials adequately safeguarded PPSI on mobile computing devices (MCDs) and cash collections for … January 21, 2016. Background The Pittsford Central School District is located in the Towns of Pittsford, Brighton, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 employees, including an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyV.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Category Code ChartField is used to identify an item/service being … use UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code) Category codes statewide. There are over 50,000 … Codes that are configured in the SFS. Where a Category Code field is used or required, it will be entered at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeOvertime Limits for Tier 5
… $27,091.67 2029 $26,302.59 2028 $25,536.50 2027 $24,792.71 2026 $24,070.60 2025 $23,369.51 2024 $22,688.85 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-5Buffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… the In-State Private Equity Program is a win for the state pension fund and our local economies,” said DiNapoli. “Our … have returned hundreds of millions of dollars to the state pension fund and created jobs for local residents. Businesses … Fund New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is trustee of the $176.8 billion New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… March 31, 2018. The Fund ended the year with an estimated value of $206.9 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The Fund’s value at the end of state fiscal year 2017 was $192.4 … billion. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s value rose with help from strong markets through most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social … S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of … 2005. To be closer to family, she moved from Brooklyn to Georgia afterward and passed away there on Sept. 14, 2006. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… to New York State’s Economy Members New Locations for In-Person Consultations October 2025 National … Available: NYC Office Retirees Retiree Earnings Limit for School Employees Annual COLA Increase Coming Soon … Visit NYSLRS at the New York State Fair Members Preparing for Retirement Applying for Retirement Retirees Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025VII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… AP Voucher charging the appropriate account code for the expenditure made. See Chapter IV, Section 1– Accounting Codes … query in the SFS. The path to access this public query: Reporting Tools > Query > Query Viewer When running the query … 'TO DATE’ – Ending date of agencies choice. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 04/07/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… may be added to your credited service and used in your pension benefit calculation if your employer has chosen to … Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … service or within a year of separating from service. For most members, the maximum number of sick leave days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… payments. Robertson pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July and agreed to pay full restitution. She was sentenced … collect her mother’s pension payments, beginning in 2013. She pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July in … 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-system