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Internal Pension Fund Investigation & Actions, April 2017
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is committed to ensuring accountability and the highest standards of ethics, with absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/internal-pension-fund-investigations-2017.pdfGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… advise the Comptroller, as trustee of the $209.1 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), on how best to … from climate change and maximize opportunities from the new, low-carbon economy. "To address the risks of climate … and other emerging industries. The panel will evaluate strategies including: expanding the Fund's low-carbon index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelX.6 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… vendors. 032. . . . . . . To be used by OSC’s Bureau of Unclaimed Funds when processing transactions to individuals who receive unclaimed funds. These Vendor IDs may not be used by any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6-overviewOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… vulnerable adults. The audit covered referrals received for the period from April 2017 through December 2020 and the … adults. APS is a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of mental or physical … Mohawk Tribe Department of Human Services, responsible for APS referrals outside of New York City (rest of State, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a member to designate the ex-spouse to receive a portion of the ordinary death benefit. The ex-spouse’s portion is … ensures that the ex-spouse will receive a portion of the ordinary death benefit even if the member does not … them. Accidental Death Benefit The beneficiaries of an accidental death benefit are designated by law (RSSL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York … and Labor. She currently acts as a certified ombudsman for the New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, … Review Commission of New York’s law school deans for review and approval or denial to serve on the Commission. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… and student records. The Department is responsible for safeguarding its data and for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsSelected Personal Service Contracts
… The first was a contract with BDO Consulting (BDO) for integrity monitoring of ESDC's expansion and renovation … were not in compliance with many of these requirements for both the BDO and Adrienne Driben personal service … the contracts with these two personal service contractors for nearly $3.9 million were necessary, appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… Director’s compensation for the 2014-15 fiscal year, or that the Authority ever submitted specific compensation … Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the Executive Director’s accrual and use of leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… appropriate controls over property room inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. … of the 2,894 items tested lacked supporting documentation for disposal. The eight law enforcement agencies that use a … Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for controlling property. Monitor activity in the property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Program Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… as the New York State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage. Since 2010, the … to develop and operate a statewide enrollment center for the State’s public health insurance programs. Through … requiring Maximus to provide a complete sample population for each business function the Department reviews; and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B21-6-8)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2021-22 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2021-22 fiscal year. Firefighting overtime costs could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 1217
… or proceeding under a collective bargaining agreement (i.e., grievance) has begun. For purposes of illustrating the … Award, or any type of Settlement Agreement, the State can be required to make salary payments, non-salary payments, … or Settlement Agreement and the monetary amount due. Please refer to the attached chart, Summary of Requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1217-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217.1
… or proceeding under a collective bargaining agreement (i.e., grievance) has begun. For purposes of illustrating the … Award, or any type of Settlement Agreement, the State can be required to make salary payments, non-salary payments, … or Settlement Agreement and the monetary amount due. Please refer to the attached chart, Summary of Requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/12171-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS for State Fiscal Year SFY 202526 Employers average contribution rates will increase from 152 to 165 of payroll for the Employees Retirement System
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26New York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… A robust labor force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in New York, and it matters for the … rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered. In 2021, the … this period. New York’s workforce decline is due, in part, to population changes as well as a smaller share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will … to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension … employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 201617 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Releases Annual Investment Return
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was -4.14% for the … “Recent months have been trying for investors, but thanks to the state pension fund’s diverse investments, members, … rate of return is 5.9%. The Fund’s annual valuation date is tied to the state fiscal year. The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-releases-annual-investment-returnState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new process for checking the … most employees filling these positions are eligible to participate in a retirement program and the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… restitution to the pensioner’s estate. She is due back in court for sentencing on June 2, 2022. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-system