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Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-147
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2026 DC 37 RRSU LLS payment, eligibility changes due to the … 177 of the Laws of 2024, which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of the 2026-2027 Longevity Payment effective April 2026 as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-147-april-2026-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… The Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Gary T. Fishman and Deputy Bureau Chief … Stephanie Swenton. The Division of Criminal Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. The … by Meaghan Scovello. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The Forensic Audit Section is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that Workers’ Compensation … About the Program The Board’s primary responsibility is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are compensated under … To ascertain the total expenses that Workers Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-state-fiscal-year-ended-march-31Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… Purpose The objectives of our performance audit were to determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance … Container Act (Act) requires every deposit initiator to collect a 5 cent deposit on containers of less than one … Consumers may then return their empty beverage containers to a dealer or redemption center to get their deposit back. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsOpinion 2000-15
… FIREFIGHTERS - Eligibility (of out-of-state firefighter to volunteer on on-going basis) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW … from an out-of-state fire company may not volunteer to assist a fire district fire department within New York State on an on-going basis pursuant to General Municipal Law §209-i. You ask whether a volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Wage Theft Investigations
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is efficiently utilizing its resources to undertake and complete wage theft investigations timely … To determine whether the Department of Labor Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) was arrested today on multiple charges of identity theft and grand larceny for … agency-issued gas cards to allegedly steal nearly $8,000 in gas for his personal use, State Comptroller Thomas P. … count of petit larceny. Thomas was arraigned and released on own recognizance. He is due back in court on Aug. 22. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… DiNapoli, Ulster County District Attorney Clegg, and the FBI Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force. “Gina Bradshaw allegedly took … in court on October 11, 2023. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planOversight of Kendra’s Law (2022-S-43)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43.pdfOversight of Kendra's Law (2022-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43-response.pdfEconomic Impact: Higher Education
Higher education is an important contributor to New York’s economy. New York’s 290 degree-granting postsecondary institutions employed more than 296,000 people with total wages of around $27 billion in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-economic-impact.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers, December 2022
The scale of authority operations is enormous, with more than 1,000 State and local entities spending more than $78 billion per year, employing more than 166,000 full- and part-time staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-2022.pdfOpinion 91-26
… Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board member) -- Codes of Ethics … public library and firm employing library board member's daughter) -- Interest In Contract (library board member in … from having an interest in any contract of his or her municipality if the officer or employee, individually or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials Form (RS2417-A) - SAMPLE
A sample for NYSLRS employers who need to create a resolution establishing a standard working day for elected and appointment officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs2417-a-sample.pdfDunkel Felony Complaint
Criminal complaint for the arrest of Department of Health (DOH) contractor George Dunkel for stealing more than $87,000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/dunkel-felony-complaint.pdfMedicaid Program - Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2012-S-27), 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s27-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2012-S-27)
To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s27.pdfTuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers and for purchases under the bidding threshold...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/tuckahoe-228.pdfDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business was supported by 44.18% of the company’s shareholders – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… Obligations that arise solely from a plan to sell or dispose of a tangible capital asset Obligations resulting … ARO. Obligations that arise solely from a plan to sell or dispose of a tangible capital asset should not be reported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligations