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… should contact us as soon as possible. Survivors can report the death of a retiree by using our online death … , or they can call 866-805-0990 and press 3 and then 1. We’ll also need an original, certified death certificate. … see a full list, but the options most often selected are: Single-Life Allowance: provides the maximum pension benefit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to … up $159 million compared to the same time last year. “As we head into a new year, local sales tax growth remains quite … an increase of 8.8%, or $68 million, over January of 2022. Every county experienced some year-over-year growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … realized in its special education summer school and adult education programs. However, BOCES officials did not … also accumulated and retained operating surpluses from adult education programs in 2013-14 ($1.2 million) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… the Age (RTA) Law, which changed the age that a juvenile can be prosecuted as an adult in criminal cases from 16 to 18. Before RTA, … until their cases are fully adjudicated. Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February, … “New York has $12.5 billion in unclaimed fund accounts. We want to return this money to its rightful owners,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his … $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was elected treasurer of the PFD in 2013. From in or about December 2013 to in or about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE … healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… the transfer. Project Child Budget Critical ChartFields for the project child budget journal are: Program = 99998 … in SFS. See Chapter XIX, Section 2.C Project Activities for additional information on setting up project activities.) … entry. Authorization Review OSC and DOB will monitor all Federal Operating Transfers to ensure that project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… million to National Tractor Trailer School. Department of Health $563 million for 85 WIC grants to improve the health status of low-income women, infants and children. … of Albany for financial restructuring activities. State Insurance Fund $5.4 million with Gilbert International, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… nearly 4.2 million payments worth nearly $11.5 billion in April. His office also rejected 168 contracts and related … million to The Wesson Group LLC to expand Midway and RV Sites at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Department of … State University of New York $733,000 to SLAM Architects PC to rehab the Martha Van Rensselaer Hall at the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… A special hauling permit is generally used to move a single piece of equipment or other item that exceeds legal … offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be separated into units of legal weight without affecting … charged and collected the correct fee for each transaction we tested, we found significant and pervasive weaknesses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Lingering Economic Pain The economic outlook contained in the Governor’s Executive Budget proposal for State Fiscal … Challenge for More New Yorkers More than 2.8 million adult New Yorkers found it “very difficult” to pay normal … ending August 31, the Census Bureau found that 1.8 million adult New Yorkers were facing “very difficult” challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers, particularly … feet and on the path to stable housing. DHS’ shortcomings can have serious implications. It’s my hope that DHS uses the … with serious mental illness, placements should be at sites that offer the highest level of supervision, services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… nearly 2.8 million payments worth more than $10.8 billion in December. His office also rejected 253 contracts and … $643,000 to Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason and Anello PC to provide legal services related to the U.S. Attorney’s … to the Wesson Group LLC to expand the Midway and RV sites at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016DiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… terror attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower … across the five boroughs. “It would have been impossible, in the midst of the unspeakable tragedy suffered 15 years … Lappin, President of the Alliance for Downtown New York. “In the wake of one of the country’s most tragic events, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… than 4.3 million payments worth more than $21.7 billion in March. His office also rejected 243 contracts and related … office averaged ten days for contract reviews in March and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … Department of Health $86 million to O’Connell & Aronowitz PC and $73.3 million to Hinman Straub PC to settle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New … She retired choosing the state retirement system’s single life allowance option, meaning at the time of her … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported … to maintain its systems at vendor-supported levels. We evaluated selected systems and determined that, generally, … reviewed and kept up to date, nor did they maintain a single clear inventory of IT assets to aid in tracking their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (Follow-Up)
… and must authorize all invoices over $450 before work can be undertaken. Track is responsible for the maintenance … $12.5 million. The Inventory is reported at the end of every month to Track management and LIRR’s Finance unit. We issued our initial audit on May 3, 2023. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/25/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipment-followDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one to COVID-19 before their service retirement can be made official. The Executive Order applies to member of the New York State and Local Retirement System. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisis