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DiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would have significant implications … $67 billion in state and local tax deductions reported by New Yorkers on their federal taxes, according to a report … Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would have significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… of single-use and rechargeable batteries are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under the act, public school districts must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawVillage of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… Findings The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. As a result, errors and irregularities … office were altered. There was a cash shortage of $2,096. The Senior Court Clerk deposited 12 personal … 10 months later. Code enforcement did not account for all tickets issued or voided. These findings were referred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and child labor offenses, are a significant problem both … New York’s DOL reported a sharp increase – of 68% – in child labor law violations in the state in 2022 compared with … in the targeted one-year time frame for 80% of the 1,155 cases auditors checked. For 225 cases, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… FUNDS SFS Fund Value Fund Title 20900-20904 State Lottery Fund 20950-20960 Combined Student Loan Fund … 50650-50652 Unemployment Insurance Benefit 60500-60502 Lottery Prize 60693 SUNY Hospital Affiliations (Stonybrook) … State University Federal Direct Lending Program Fund 72300 Lottery Financial Statements 72450 Unemployment Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, … accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded collections accurately and … Determine whether the Town of Exeter Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. … Preet Bharara United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that MICHAEL J VATTER … fraud in connection with state pension benefits before US District Judge Cathy Seibel in White Plains federal court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… her death. Johnson was arraigned on Oct. 11 before Judge Anna Acquafredda in Suffolk County District Court. His next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… DiNapoli. The analysis is based on data from his office’s Agency Services Monitoring Tool , which launched in November … 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool uses the performance indicators … indicators are defined by the city as necessary for an agency’s operations. Twelve agencies delivered improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… at Mitchell-Lama housing developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and … while preserving the stability and affordability of New York City’s existing housing stock. The Mitchell-Lama … calendar year. If the reported aggregate annual income of all occupants of the unit exceeds the development’s maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsOpinion 97-23
… (§3000 et seq .) contains provisions of law relating to emergency medical services (see also General Municipal Law, §122-b; … 10 NYCRR 800.6 through 800.26). Article 30, however, does not prohibit a member of an organization constituting an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Another 152,000 refunds totaling $134 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund … refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsChange in Payroll Deductions for Service Credit Purchase (RS5526)
To change the service credit purchase amount that is being deducted from your earnings by your employer, members use form RS5526.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5526.pdfNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the … restitution of $11 million and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to … 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $83,188 in Social Security benefits. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securitySelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Report 2020-S-53 ). About the Program In recent decades, financial literacy has emerged as a key … of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Selected State Agencies Roles in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-follow