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Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020About the Regulation – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… or governing board, holds an office (function or mandate) in an organization or government and participates in the exercise of authority (either their own or that of … be listed on the resolution as an appointed official. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer’s appointee, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-regulationDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… Financial System. Cumulatively through September for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … Inc., and $1.1 million to National Tractor Trailer School. Department of Health $563 million for 85 WIC grants … state assessments. $25,000 to South Bronx Classical Charter School II for charter school planning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015Update Your Contact Information
… members and retirees to keep their contact information up to date to ensure that they receive news correspondence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last … of community service. Hand was also ordered to pay $34,000 in restitution. “Ms. Hand took advantage of her position as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… that recovery is a reckoning with how we responded to it. My office’s recent audit examines how the state Department … and violations at nursing homes, it issued 602 violations. My audit, however, could find no evidence that the majority … honest answers. New York needs to heal and move forward. My recent audit hopefully helps fill in some of the missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… York State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in … and we want to return it as soon as possible. Today’s event with Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyAbout Filing the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… What if I make a mistake in my data entry after I’ve certified it? Do I have to enter the … and Appointed Official Resolution Search page? Where do I find Resolution information that I previously submitted? Why … and Appointed Officials” from the dropdown. Where do I find Resolution information that I previously submitted? You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-filing-resolutionMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program The New York … DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… out the state fiscal year on March 31 with cash-on-hand in the General Fund of $8.9 billion, or $2.4 billion above … cash flow challenges as soon as next month due to billions in state aid payments for health and education, delayed state … "The state’s strong cash position will quickly erode in the coming weeks," DiNapoli said. "We must manage cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksEconomic and Policy Insights: Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine household unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemic.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in September, marking the first time the rate has been below … COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.8 percentage point improvement in the unemployment rate was the second largest among all states, as shown in the map below. New Jersey led the nation with a 4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of Hammondsport, was charged with grand … records after an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office uncovered the misappropriation of more than $5,000 in public funds. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department that she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsIX.5 Federal Billing & Invoicing – IX. Federal Grants
… Grant Award, Project, and Activities have been established in SFS and Project Budgets are created, agencies are able to … under the Procure to Pay Initiative (P2P) and still remain in compliance with the State’s CMIA Treasury State Agreement, AP vouchers will be held in the billing process systematically until such time that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5-federal-billing-invoicingDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, … The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 85 in New York City and 87 in the rest of New York state when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… death to cash her pension checks. Attempts to steal from and defraud our pension system will be rooted out,” … said, “I commend our State Police members and partners from the State Comptroller’s Office for their devoted work on … the New York State pension system, taking benefits from those who rightfully earned them. The State Police will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… “The economic effects of the pandemic on the state’s finances are widespread and some sectors of our economy may take years to recover. The state Legislature and Governor are in the process of finalizing a new state budget. Many New Yorkers are … he economic effects of the pandemic on the states finances are widespread …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … infusion of federal funds, the region faces service cuts in 2021 that would change public transit as we know it. It’s … to get through 2020 and saddling it with even more debt in the coming years. “The severe service cuts the MTA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… numerous invoices to inflate their bills to the state in an effort to defraud the taxpayers of over $200,000,” … as part of our joint task force to root out corruption in New York.” “These greedy contractors sought to profit by … charged with multiple felonies including grand larceny in the second degree, falsifying business records and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudGet Credit for All Your Public Service
… Previous public employment or military service might qualify NYSLRS members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/get-credit-all-your-public-service