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DiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… make far more than the program’s maximum allowed incomes and pay a modest monthly surcharge as their only penalty, … found the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has not done enough to verify that residents are reporting their true income and are paying the correct surcharge when their income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full restitution after being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments … who steal from the state retirement system will be caught and held accountable. Deanna Hansen learned that hard lesson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis, the United States Postal Inspection Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… The budget gaps result from spending increases and tax reductions enacted this year, and the use of temporary … than $2.3 billion in revenue from a top personal income tax (PIT) rate of 8.82 percent on certain higher-income … debt service, workers’ compensation and personal income tax refunds. Other temporary or one-time resources are from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Investigation (“IRS-CI”), William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Division … P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and George Beach, Superintendent, New York State Police, announced that ALBERT … for their diligent work on this case.” State Police Superintendent George Beach said: “This arrest should serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… with Slate Hill Constructors Inc. to replace Canton Street bridge over I-90 in Onondaga County. Department of … $232 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. $35 million for the Landlord Rental Assistance Program. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilOpinion 95-1
… loans, grants, subsidies, contributions and any other form of financial assistance to" the agency, for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Opinion 2001-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity of vendor … of goods and services. Town Law §118 relates to the form of claims against a town. Section 118(1) provides that, with certain exceptions, no claim against a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… used the money to assist in purchasing a $556,000 home and car. She pleaded guilty and sentenced to Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksXII.10.B Business Continuity Plan – Critical Payments During an Emergency – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: This section informs Business Units how to … payments for goods/services directly related to the health and safety of New York State citizens as identified and … determine mandated payments which are critical. OSC will contact Business Unit officials to request the information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10b-business-continuity-plan-critical-payments-during-emergencyDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State … today announced the guilty plea of former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann following a joint … and we thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office for their continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageInternal Control System Components
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles’ (Department) management of its internal control system appropriately addresses all five components of internal control. Our audit scope included the period … To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles Department management of its internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-componentsHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects … to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and if HHAP projects are being properly maintained. This … September 14, 2018. Background The Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) was established on June 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceYour Record of Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… employees). But, if you don’t, determining the number of days you’ve worked requires a different process. As of January 1, 2016, when you begin a new or subsequent term of office, you are required to complete a three-month record … Requirements of the record of activities ROA for elected and appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/your-record-activitiesPublic Authorities
… The Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) is the online reporting system that allows public … as required by law. Log In Request an Account – PARIS Account Authorization Form Instructions for Authorizers PARIS Help Desk Contact Information Transaction Number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… statements broken down by credit card holder. Review bills and watch for red flags such as unusual destinations or … Don’t use automatic payment deductions to pay credit card bills. Establish procedures for canceling cards for cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudState Agencies Bulletin No. 2177
… and is not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information: The 2023 SSU Uniform Cleaning and … and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2177-2023-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 1965
… and is not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information The 2021 CSEA ASU Work-Related Clothing … and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1965-2021-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-representedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-302
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a recruitment … and must include the earnings code and payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-302-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employees