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Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… its priority maintenance needs, especially after the damage inflicted by major storms in recent years. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenancePrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Data (Report 2021-S-29 ). About the Program The State Education Department (SED) is part of the University of the … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department. “The sentence in this case should be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department, was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State … of the Vernon Center Fire Department was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison and ordered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000Monitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… cannot use the information to best focus its attention on locations that are in danger of failing. Our analysis of the … by the Division found Permanent Maintenance Funds at 37 locations to be underfunded by a median of at least $25,500. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1529
… who had a change to a previously reported wage or withholding amount (i.e., if a corrected Form W-2 is … refer them to their tax advisor/consultant. Employee Tax Withholding IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) provides guidance on employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1529-general-tax-tipsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1445
… All emails must contain at a minimum the Employee ID # and a legible and accurate spelling of the Employee … immediately, do not submit the Employee’s Social Security number, in part or whole. Depending upon the type of request, … and a Registrar’s letter if the employee is a full-time student. Agencies must complete the Form AC3206 process by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1445-general-tax-tipsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionTravel Advisory No. 14
… Report Audit Questions Updated to clarify that when Bureau auditors request additional information or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/14-gfo-updates-responding-audit-questions-voucher-denial-codesOpinion 91-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Disposition of Parking Fines (received by … city parking violations bureau for violations of Vehicle and Traffic Law, §§306 and 402) PARKING AND TRAFFIC … Concerning the proper disposition of fines and penalties collected by a city Parking Violations Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… those considered by the Census Bureau to have a “high propensity” to develop into businesses with employees … compared to a drop of 2.7 percent nationwide. Nationwide, “high propensity” applications represent about 34 percent of … of FY 2021,” the announcement states. Local governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020Federal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… more than 116,000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024, earning $11.2 billion in wages. Employment … more than 147,000 federal government employees working in New York, and is likely to decrease in 2025 as a result of … 1 – Numbers of Federal Government Civilian Employees: New York, 2000 - 2024 Note: Numbers of annual average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateService Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… completing 20 full years of creditable service. State Police officers must retire by the last day of the year in which their 60th birthday occurs. You must file an … plus 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of non-State Police service. Your total benefit may not exceed 50 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) filed against the directors of The Boeing Company. State … regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementVillage of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… totaling more than $1.1 million in Village funds over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of … to three to nine years in State prison in August 2024. As part of her sentence, the former Clerk-Treasurer was required … monthly public pension. This sentence represents the first time a public official in New York State surrendered their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that such business entity(ies) is responsible before it can award the contract to such business entity(ies) and … existing legal precedents, responsibility determinations can and should involve a review of the following four major … Also, hardcopies of OSC’s recommended questionnaires can be found here . The state contracting entity should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityAbout Benefit Reductions
… for Early Retirement Members in regular retirement plans can retire with full benefits at the age specified by their plan, or choose to retire as early as age 55 with a reduction for early retirement.* … retirement age at retirement, the less the reduction will be. It is important to know that once you retire with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli Announces $200 Million Commitment for Opportunistic Investments
… P. DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has allocated $200 million to Pine Street Alternative Asset Management for opportunistic investments through its Emerging Manager Program. DiNapoli … is honored to partner with the New York State Common Retirement Fund to help increase access to the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-200-million-commitment-opportunistic-investmentsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… for monitoring compliance with applicable federal and State laws and regulations and, through its Bureau of … certain sections of law are allocated to a special revenue fund created specifically to support PSC expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-follow