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DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. In the last … your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend your gift … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… securing, and liquidating each assumed estate’s assets in order to pay valid claims against that estate. … any residual value to estate beneficiaries. Any unclaimed funds are remitted to New York State after the … appropriated county budget and prior to liquidating estate assets. The suspense accounts are funded by a fee set by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up) (2016-F-4), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State University of New York (SUNY) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f4-response.pdfLeaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-creditCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the … City of Lockport Budget Review B18110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10City of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. New York City Department of Housing … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… budget is $81.2 million more than the City’s budget for 2023-24, an increase of 5.7 percent. Key Findings The 2024-25 … to address potentially significant revenue shortfalls. Pay tax certiorari claims from annual appropriations instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7Assertive Community Treatment Program (2014-S-25), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program to ensure that ACT provider
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s25-response.pdfAssertive Community Treatment Program (2014-S-25)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program to ensure that ACT provider
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s25_0.pdfThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… during a marriage are marital property, and subject to equitable distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. … may determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… against them to repay the stolen funds. Those who try to scam the retirement system will be held accountable. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsSEC Corporate Disclosure Letter
Letter requesting that the Securities and Exchange Commission act to improve corporate disclosure of material risks in the fossil fuel industry.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/sec-corporate-disclosure-letter.pdfOpinion 97-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … fire insurance tax moneys except as otherwise provided in any special law 1 . These sections provide that the … moneys to be expended for a purpose which the treasurer, in good faith, believes to be illegal or improper, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20Opinion 95-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … fire insurance tax moneys except as otherwise provided in any special law. 1 These sections provide that the foreign … moneys to be expended for a purpose which the treasurer, in good faith, believes to be illegal or improper, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… our students.” The New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was introduced to help improve … disorders” was the most addressed warning sign in trainings offered in 11 of the districts. Of the 14 districts that offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… a critical system to stop identity theft, a program called ID.me, until February 2021, or nearly a full year after these … 80% of UI claims had already been made. In implementing ID.me, DOL failed to capture information to ensure it not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… The $162.2 billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, … The $1622 billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing outyear gaps but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightOpinion 2000-2
… by way of demonstrations, performances and exhibits of art and art forms. You ask whether a village may authorize the … by way of demonstrations, performances and exhibits of art and art forms" (see also County Law, §224[13]; General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2