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DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department. “The sentence in this case should be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… was 5.84% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $272.8 billion. (Note: In July 2025, following the annual audit of the Fund's financials, … volatility has been pronounced in the first half of 2025, with unpredictable actions out of Washington and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25DiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s finances have stabilized, and the Division of Budget (DOB) is now forecasting reduced … positive developments, as well as risks, challenges, and concerns, including several new proposals that restrict … steps to stabilize its finances with higher reserves and lower projected budget gaps,” DiNapoli said. “Still, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetCUNY Bulletin No. CU-580
… Determination dated 05/15/2015. The revised rate chart and additional information are contained in a memorandum … using the effective date of the appropriate increase, and submit the new hourly rate. A separate request must be … Data page. Tax Information These monies are taxable income and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-580-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1056
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new deduction code. Affected Employees New York Conservation Officers in Bargaining Unit 31 and 06 … dated March 2, 2011 Background Council 82 has requested a new voluntary deduction code for the New York Conservation … To notify agencies of a new deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1056-new-deduction-code-479-new-york-conservation-officers-associationDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… railways and require oil transporters to carry sufficient insurance to cover cleanup costs and other liabilities … Fund, capped at $40 million, was created to protect public health and the environment by providing quick access to funds … laws to escape the costs. Insurance coverage is an accepted responsibility for people and businesses in America …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersGreenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)
… in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as … for training and we were unable to determine which staff members participated. Key Recommendation Provide mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/greenport-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newState Agencies Bulletin No. 1248
… by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) through The Standard Life Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1248-new-deduction-code-552-pbanys-standard-insUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-269
… Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), Leave of … Status of Leave of Absence (except with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/WDL, Leave of Absence/MLS or Leave … a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay and an Action/Reason code of Paid Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip). Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-269-december-2018-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… of insufficient guardianship, as well as inadequate food, clothing, and shelter. We are concerned by OCFS’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village ClerkTreasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Opinion 91-30
Whether a town board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts would have a prohibited conflict of interest if the town purchases materials in excess of $100 under the State or county contract
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30DiNapoli Praises NYC Comptroller Stringer's City Pension Fund Reforms
… plan to protect the city's public pension funds will do much to ensure the funds operate with greater transparency … laid out by City Comptroller Stringer today will no doubt do the same for the city’s pension funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-praises-nyc-comptroller-stringers-city-pension-fund-reformsPipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up)
… York State’s pipelines transmit, gather, and distribute gas and other hazardous liquids (crude oil, refined petroleum … include any entity that engages in the transportation of gas. Our initial audit report, which was issued on March 8, … where Operators failed to notify them of specific gas-related incidents as required. We determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/pipeline-safety-oversight-followVillage of Remsen – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2020M-119)
… of Remsen (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to … Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer did not maintain adequate records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage … The Board did not annually audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports, as required. Key Recommendations File …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/08/village-remsen-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-119State Agencies Bulletin No. 1905
… Security Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … and BU91 Background The following Chapter Laws provide for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible … and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) for interest arbitration eligible members of the Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1905-april-2021-security-performance-advancesIntegrity
… Criminal Investigations or Convictions Federal Bureau of … Enforcement Bureau Federal Contractor Misconduct Database NYS Attorney General Press Releases NYS Department of … Administration PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund/False Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/integrityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2149
… 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 442 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2149-april-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-salary-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1243
… after March 31, 2012. Effective with the first checks in April 2013, the legislation requires the employee … appropriate contributions. OSC has identified employees in Retirement Plan 7Z with an enrollment date greater than … biweekly rate by 26. Part time percentages are excluded in the calculation of annual salary for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1243-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.3
… represented by PEF or CSEA working at a SUNY University Hospital. Affected Employees Employees in certain … Services Unit (BU05) titles who work at a SUNY University Hospital are affected. Background The Memorandum of … employees is .00120. Agency Deptid Stonybrook University Hospital 28050 and 28058 University Hospital of Brooklyn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3143-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates