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NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… quarter of state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 1.11 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2016, with an … quarter and, barring a significant downturn, is headed for a successful year. We continue to focus on prudent, … on June 30, 2016 with an overall return of 2 percent for the three-month period and an estimated value of $181 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New York, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in … is led by Dominick Zarrella. Forensic Auditor Jason Blair, Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski, and Supervising Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… Transportation Authority (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) … than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today … to MWBEs is being done by those subcontractors, and increases the potential for fraud. DiNapoli recommended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher profits than last year and could end three years … could decline for the third consecutive year. The average salary (including bonuses) of securities industry employees … pay has narrowed since the financial crisis, the average salary in the securities industry was still five times higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… 1.5 percent, or $714.5 million, from a year earlier. The increase is primarily due to increases in personal income tax … billion through the first three quarters, representing an increase of 10.8 percent, or $4.9 billion, from the previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… must recoup this money, which should have been used for cost-effective addiction services to New Yorkers.” OASAS, which oversees one of the nation’s largest programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance … area. The state’s contract with PHNY was renewed in 2014 for another five-year term (July 1, 2014 through June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… Act, also known as Leandra’s Law, those sentenced for a DWI on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in … even have any vehicles registered in their names. For the period August 15, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2014, the courts ordered the installation of 2,166 IIDs for offenders under NYC Probations’ supervision. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… has resumed the process of examining agency operations for cost savings and reports that it is on track to reach its health insurance cost-saving targets for fiscal years (FY) 2015 and 2016. While there is always … increased its revenue forecast by more than $1.1 billion for FY 2015 through 2018, and has lowered its expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 totaled $111.7 billion, … position of the state remains on a solid footing, for now,” DiNapoli said. “While tax collections have exceeded … State policy makers should ensure that the enacted budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24 commits additional resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… pleased the department agreed with our recommendations and is moving to implement them.” DOL officials did not heed … back as 2010 that its UI system was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s … the number of weeks that payments were made); and How the claims were identified as fraudulent (e.g., whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit … important emergency preparedness and disaster response are for coastal communities like Far Rockaway,” said … New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and helping New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2060
… is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … must reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a … responsible for the inaccuracy of an employee’s job record in the NYS Payroll System Effective Dates Immediately OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedComplaint Processing
… has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting … could jeopardize its ability to hold officers accountable for misconduct. However, CCRB did not revise this time frame …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… adults with a disability was 33% compared to 74% for working-age adults statewide. Further, working-age New … York’s 2015 Employment First Commission as a key resource for improving competitive employment opportunities and outcomes for all individuals with a disability who desire services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesOpinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a section of an … to establish a "public park" and acquire the necessary lands therefor. Section 220 of the Town Law provides that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-21
… to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to … and other proceedings: (a) for all services in each case of a misdemeanor or other offenses, including … present procedure, by which a single fee is paid for each case, originated with the enactment of Laws of 1947, chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21XV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction after this date may … in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly concealed her mother’s death to steal tens of thousands of dollars she was not entitled to, ” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… half of all agencies reporting contracts as late as 90 to 100 percent of the time, according to a report released … need services,” said Reg Foster, President and CEO, United Way of New York State. “Comptroller DiNapoli’s annual report provides our best assessment of how well we are doing. The current report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… new Action Reason code to identify employees who receive a salary reconstruction due to the reintroduction of Longevity Steps for CSEA, Management Confidential (MC) and unrepresented … only be effective 03/30/2023 or later. There will be no retroactive adjustments prior to 03/30/2023 and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-steps