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QPSC Report 2025-2026
On June 4, 2008, Governor Paterson issued Executive Order No. 6: Ensuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Contracts for Personal Services. Executive Order No. 6 requires that agencies report information regarding Qualified Personal Services Contracts (QPSCs) to a Task Force and on their agencies' websites
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/qpsc-2025-2026.pdfDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… a good-faith effort to achieve those goals, and report quarterly on their MWBE participation to the Department of … Enterprises, or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093015/14s6.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced … place in our community," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said. “This case has brought to light, an … Thomas P DiNapoli Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… Auditor Meaghan Scovello. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The Forensic Audit section is led by Chief Auditor Edward J. Keegan. The case is being … The Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Gary T. Fishman and Deputy Bureau Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… was arrested today for allegedly using rescue squad funds to purchase over a thousand dollars in tires for his personal … "Those entrusted with enforcing the law must be held to the highest standards and will be held accountable for any … allegedly abused his position of trust at the rescue squad to financially benefit himself. I thank District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadOpinion 89-45
… This Office has expressed the opinion that section 267(1) is sufficiently broad to authorize either appointing an … consideration paid to a municipal officer or employee, and is not necessarily limited to fixed salary (see, e.g., 1989 … However, if an attorney for the zoning board of appeals is appointed as an employee, section 267 must be read in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. … of those cases (79 percent) were either not reported (Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego and Suffolk counties) or not reported in a timely manner (Cortland, Suffolk and Wayne). For example, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and … a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company. “The Emmonses allegedly diverted money meant to … NYS Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18000 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of $59,293 in court fines, fees and … thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for helping my office fight public corruption.” New York … arrest of Eileen Steurrys the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion for the alleged theft of $59293 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… by state agencies during the previous fiscal year. OSC is required to include in the Consulting Services Report the … Form A into new solicitations for consulting services. It is important to note that regardless of a contract's payment … report the required data. Submission of a completed Form A is required for OSC approval of new contracts for consulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… the definition of a project, then there is no need for a new Project ID- the sub allocated work should be performed … federal grant source, then there is no need for a new Activity ID - the sub-allocated work should be performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the … the dates specified may not provide OSC sufficient time to conclude its review prior to the beginning of the SFS blackout period. Guide to … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsComplaint Processing
… Objective To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has an appropriate and … cases. Furthermore, CCRB did not always follow its own complaint processing policies and procedures. For example, CCRB truncated a sampled complaint while there was an outstanding request to the NYPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… 2019. About the Program The Research Foundation’s mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower … products and services that benefit society. When IP is licensed and begins generating revenue, the Research Foundation is entitled to receive royalty payments based on executed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… has a Senior Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for setting up the police systems. The MIS Department is responsible for managing the network and computers for the … the Police Department. Additionally, the MIS Department is responsible for the Town’s servers, firewall and all IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25DiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… Authority (NYSERDA) and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create a more affordable and resilient energy … bills. Ratepayers are expected to contribute nearly $7.5 billion from 2016-2032. CEF program areas that receive … goal for total efficiency savings, 46% of its 2025 natural gas efficiency goals and 33% of electric efficiency goals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… numerous ways in which the State Education Department is falling short. We need to do better for our students.” … teachers with industry experience to instruct CTE programs is impeded by a prolonged certification application process, … are not developed using a centralized approach. There is no single CTE curriculum for comparable programs at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… a standstill,” DiNapoli said. “There are signs our economy is rebounding and the federal government will soon provide … New Yorkers and devastated communities. But this recovery is fragile, and I urge state leaders to consider the … Federal Aid While additional federal aid for states is being debated by Congress, New York is receiving at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… and procurement savings. Similar monitoring of expenses is also needed to ensure underbudgeted items do not offset … to require over $1.5 billion in recurring spending that is not yet budgeted for. Planned spending for asylum seekers is projected at $4.7 billion in FY 2024 and $6.1 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growComptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… reach the Comptroller for final approval. Participate on advisory committees that meet periodically throughout the … some committees also have a financial disclosure policy . Advisory Council for the Retirement System Investment Advisory Committee Real Estate Advisory Committee Actuarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilities