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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest individuals and identifying taxpayers who claim deductions that are not … auditors work with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of those determined to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… score which ultimately drives final classifications. For the fiscal year ending 2018, the cities of Amsterdam … score. In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts. In September, his office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdMatter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… battery from 1996 to 2006. A similar test was utilized in 1996 for some open competitive titles. It was alleged that the tests had a disparate impact on African-American and Hispanic test-takers in a class action federal lawsuit named Merton Simpson et al. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… Ellenville (Ulster), Granville (Washington) and Valley Stream (Nassau) were listed in "moderate fiscal stress." The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … to control all cash receipts and disbursement functions increases the risk that funds could be misappropriated … Also, although the department has established policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… fairly.” All of the proposals were co-filed with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, on behalf of the New York City Retirement Systems, with the exception of Gannett. … unionized newsrooms and not bargaining in good faith. Amid news that additional employees have considered organizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Consequently, the board did not audit … 2017 proposed budget does not include potential increased salary costs that may result from employee contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Mayor Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. … money," said DiNapoli. "And we’ve made it easier than ever for New Yorkers to search for and claim what is rightfully theirs. Today’s event with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address … change and pursue sustainable investment opportunities for the Fund. In 2019, DiNapoli released a Climate Action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companies14th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference
… The Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference is an opportunity for attendees to connect with New York State Common … that enable the Fund to reap the benefits of diversity for members, retirees and beneficiaries of the New York State … of the day's events. Note : Recordings are not available for the panel discussions or breakout sessions. Recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/14-annual-conferenceDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… would change public transit as we know it. It’s too late for federal help to assist the MTA this year, forcing it to … essential workers. The MTA has pushed back its expectation for ridership to return to close to pre-pandemic levels until … Ever higher fare and tolls, layoffs and more borrowing for operating purposes are all bad choices that the MTA will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Attorney General's Report on Governor
… "This is a sad day for New York. The Attorney General's report documents … ago, the Governor should step down." … This is a sad day for New York The Attorney Generals report documents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-attorney-generals-report-governorOakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and District policy when procuring goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not always comply with GML Section 103 and Section 104-b or the District’s procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103XIII.4.C Travel Mileage Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES New York State reimburses employees for business use of a personal vehicle based on the standard … (GSA). By adhering to this allowance, reimbursements for mileage are not taxable to the employee. Reimbursements … the-standard-mileage-rate-for-business-use-in-2025-key-rate-increases-3-cents-to-70-cents-per-mile Mileage rates are as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4c-travel-mileage-ratesCorporate Governance
… Recent Highlights: New York state comptroller asks Boeing CEO to explain handling of MAX 9 fallout New York Asks Realty … and valued at $60 million, was awarded to the new CEO. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. 5/29/2025 Against … grant, valued at $33 million, was awarded to the new CEO. GE Aerospace 5/06/2025 Against Chair of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 … collections drop year over year: only four counties had increases, including Westchester, where its tax rate increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… with making electronic payments, contact your bank for guidance with the transaction. Bank JP MORGAN CHASE … ESTIM, INTPEN or TEST. FINAL represents a single payment for a final report. ADDTL represents an additional remittance … as test payments must be deducted from the remittance for the report. LS (Lump Sum) – Use this only if the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-361
… automatic processing of the 2024 UUP three percent (3.00%) Salary Increase and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … of Trustees adopted a resolution approving the salary increases and the salary schedules provided for in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-361-2024-salary-increases-professional-services-negotiatingSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… that would be made in a program. These investments focus on rebuilding and expanding the system. A five-year capital … to help ensure that capital projects are completed on time and within budget. Key Findings For our review, we … despite the significance of these non-conformances, on four of the projects, the contractors did not perform the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementDiNapoli: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Rebounds After Slow Start
… The pandemic program to help struggling households pay their rent faltered at the … living in public housing have not yet received funds from it and rental burdens for low-income New Yorkers remain high, according to a report from DiNapoli released today. As of May 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-emergency-rental-assistance-program-rebounds-after-slow-start