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Oversight of the Nourish New York Program (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Nourish New York Program (Report 2022-S-33 ). About The Program The Nourish New York (Nourish NY) initiative was established in May 2020 … to expand the State’s food supply network and markets for New York farm products while also providing greater access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-nourish-new-york-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2361
… agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges, and Direct … deposits are returned from their financial institution for any reason, whose direct deposit is reversed due to an … a Check Exchange, or who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background: The Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2361-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… the state must ensure its own investments are reaching older adults who need help. A new report from State … funding that typically supports a range of benefits for older New Yorkers, including Medicaid funding, has been … than in institutional settings, but as the number of older New Yorkers increases, so does the strain on local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… of expenses not reimbursable such as charges for in-room movies, alcoholic beverages and other types of … rates." A mileage rate is used in lieu of the payment of actual and necessary expenses (such as gas, oil and wear and … be considered taxable income for the employee. Inquiries about the taxability of mileage reimbursements should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today visited Ridgewood Savings Bank, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South … The Comptroller's Office has deposited $10 million in state funds in each of the two bank branches. "Residents of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesEnvironmental, 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.pdfOpinion 92-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (when … an action is a factual question which must be resolved, in the first instance, by the county treasurer. The chief fiscal officer is entitled to the fee in CPLR §8010(1) for money paid out of court when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Opinion 89-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … by the town's chief fiscal officer (see, e.g., Town Law, §30; General Municipal Law, §11), there is no provision in the … in, or certificates of deposit issued by, a bank or trust company located in and authorized to do business in New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35DiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… Learning Center Inc., claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from … ended June 30, 2013, DiNapoli’s auditors found $942,998 in reported costs that did not meet the state’s requirements … for reimbursement. The ineligible costs included $621,356 in personal service costs and $321,642 in other than personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… because of incorrect Medicare coinsurance, copayment or deductible amounts. “The state’s Medicaid program, providing … making sure that the money spent on this important program is not being wasted and is being used for necessary and … pays each managed care organization (MCO) a monthly premium for every Medicaid recipient enrolled in the plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 136 exemptions (61 percent), (approximately $3.8 million in assessed value) lacked one or more pieces of supporting … building exemptions and incorrectly received $15,231 in tax reductions. In addition, agricultural building exemptions that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett today announced the indictment of former Tremont Crotona Day Care Center … of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and ten counts of falsifying business records in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… past several years, from a peak increase of 7.7 percent in 2003 to a 2 percent increase in the fiscal year ending (FYE) in 2013. Much of this occurred even before the enactment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … City’s coffers,” DiNapoli said. “Still, there are risks on the horizon, and Mayor de Blasio’s efforts to find additional … The New York City Mayors preliminary executive budget for FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingOversight of Campus Foundations
… foundations have not been audited by OUA since at least 2007. SSA does not routinely obtain or review certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsProtection of Child Performers
… of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in New York State. Part 186 of the New York Codes, Rules and … Department’s Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with all parts of the Law and … in trust on behalf of the child. If an employer or payroll company does not have valid information about a child’s trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Robert J. Schusteritsch, 71, of Florida, with the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and … and Attorney General Schneiderman announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Robert J Schusteritsch with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a false statement before Chief U.S. District Court … DiNapoli with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany … Richard Hartunian, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… op-ed, “New York Should Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was published in The Albany Times Union today, … finance reform in New York, including public funding of elections for all state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… A third of the 30 State University of New York (SUNY) campus foundations were operating without the contracts they are required to have with their campuses while overseeing and managing billions in donations and resources, according … A third of the 30 State University of New York campus foundations were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversight