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DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had … in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksFocus on Identity Theft
… card applications or to gain access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of identity theft can be … out personal information on the phone, email or social media. Check bank and credit statements and credit reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released … could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities. “No one should face … are committed to ensuring access to services and programs for the millions of New Yorkers with disabilities and these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersBusiness Partners
… a NYSLRS hearing proceeding, or if you are an independent medical examiner, you may be considered a business partner. … to every hearing applicant at no cost. Independent Medical Examiners An independent medical examiner (IME) is a physician who has not been … who takes part in a NYSLRS hearing or an independent medical examiner you may be a business partner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… of Budget (DOB) approved an increase to Hazard Pay for M/C employees effective July 2025 who currently receive … has increased the systematically calculated hourly rates for Time Entry Earnings Code HZ5 to $1.00/hour and Earnings … a Next of Kin Affidavit has been previously submitted for a deceased employee’s payroll check, OSC will accept a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedLocation Service Providers
… strongly encourages everyone to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds directly to determine if we are holding funds … funds. If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if … on the ‘Claiming Property’ dropdown menu on the Office of Unclaimed Funds home page. You will need to provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… Provider to maintain these records at both statewide and facility levels. Additionally, DOCCS did not verify the … to provide information about any actions planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-followFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… any case involving public corruption and those who take advantage of their position at the expense of the community. I applaud the work of the State Police members assigned to … and also paid himself for nearly 150 hours at the Squad when he had also claimed to be working for the County. Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kAbout Unclaimed Funds
… in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking … Additional Resources Museum or Military Abandoned Property Listing A list of military medals found in safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Cambridge Central School District , East Quogue Union Free School District , Fallsburg Central School District and the Randolph Central School District. “In … his office completed audits of the Cambridge Central School District East Quogue Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… card to make 160 personal purchases totaling $12,938, for which the town incurred approximately $3,774 in interest … also found that town officials did not seek competition for eight professional service contracts totaling $384,400. … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (Albany County) The District Treasurer did not account for health insurance benefits provided to cafeteria employees in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Association’s receipt and disbursement of the Foreign Fire Insurance tax for the period January 1, … Firemens Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy Oversight of the Associations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk Disclosure Act . … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund released the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1748
… lapsing Affected Employees Agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2019 Note: Due to June 30th falling on non-business day (Sunday) this calendar year, the actual lapse date used in the system is June 28, 2019. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1748-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1747
… of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals Affected Employees Employees with deductions for employee housing and/or meals using Deduction Code 401 (Taxable Maintenance) … In accordance with the Division of the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual, Item B-300 and Item B-300A issued May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1747-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1711
… To inform agencies of the content information for the 2018 Form W-2 Affected Employees All employees who received a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2018 … 15 (Circular E) for 2018, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1711-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2018Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… development. The UPK program is administered by the State Education Department (Department), and oversight is … to be safe and suitable for children and maintained in a state of good repair and sanitation. Our initial audit … for health and safety. Instead, the Department relied on the school district operating the UPK program, or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followAccrued Payments and Leave Credits Page Coming Soon – When Employees Retire
… accurate billing information for your employer location. What You Need to Do Complete Required Activities At least one person from each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/accrued-payments-and-leave-creditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … chief to commute to and from his place of employment in New York City. Auditors also identified questionable … charges for out-of-state travel and local meals on the district’s credit cards totaling $26,809. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0