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DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… sole trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund today announced that he has directed divestment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsProcurement (P) Card Program
The objective of our examination was to determine if the PCard transactions within our scope period were appropriate and in compliance with the laws rules regulations and guidelines governing the purchasing card program and State purchasing requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/05/01/procurement-p-card-programRFP#0005 – Securities Litigation Counsel, SEC and Corporate Governance Counsel, Delaware Corporate Law Counsel, Evaluation and Class Action Services Counsel, and Foreign Litigation Counsel (“Legal Services Modules”)
… information as it becomes available, is available for download through the following links: Request for Proposals … in PDF Attachments for Proposal , (Amended 5/29/25), in MS Word format Form Only , in MS Word format Exhibit 1, Draft Contract, Module 1 – Securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp0005CUNY Bulletin No. CU-874
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform City University of New York (CUNY) agencies of … date of the max effective dated row on Job Data, whichever is greater, using Action/Reason Code TER/STE. Agency … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform City University of New York CUNY agencies of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-874-2026-automatic-system-termination-inactive-cuny-employeesDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… Associates, Inc. (PMA), charged Downstate $83,156 in questionable travel and lodging expenses, exceeding the … expenses and ethical lapses that have no place in state government,” DiNapoli said. “Auditors found tens of thousands in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… from various social welfare programs and almost $325,000 in state unemployment insurance (UI). The inappropriate benefits were caused by deficiencies in how four of the five counties monitored the eligibility of … to March 1, 2013. Auditors found 313 inmates at the jails in Chemung, Onondaga, Orange and Schenectady counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: … and January 18, 2024, HUD allocated about $340 million in CDBG funds to HCR for grant years 2017 through 2023, and … During the same period, HUD allocated about $177 million in HOME funds to HCR, as well as approximately $93 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communitySchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Schenectady County (County) officials develop and manage … were generally legal, safe and liquid, County officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. Officials also did not monitor investments, formally solicit interest rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… State tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion … or 10.9 percent), but was partially offset by an increase in business tax collections (up $266.6 million or 16.5 … period last year. All Funds spending totaled $41.1 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year, approximately $3.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… 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 … Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 13 years in state prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… bill payments and personal purchases, including fast food, liquor, clothing, gas and entertainment. She was arraigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… officials with weekly releases planned throughout October in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, … Unit. The theme for this year's campaign is "See Yourself in Cyber," highlighting the critical roles that all people play in cybersecurity. The trainings include: Cybersecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsOpinion 95-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid (submission of claims for adjustments in the amount of State aid paid to a school district … -- Powers and Duties (submission of claims for adjustments in the amount of State aid paid to a school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole approximately $771,000 in public funds … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my staff in partnership with District Attorney Michael E. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 14 local governments in New York state ended their fiscal year 2023 with a fiscal … today. “The number of local governments designated in fiscal stress fell to historically low levels over the … of these localities may be needed.” DiNapoli launched FSMS in 2013 to evaluate local governments’ financial indicators, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresState Agencies Bulletin No. 2130
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Affected … Division of the Treasury if special handling of paychecks is needed upon release of the April 20, 2023 paychecks. … impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Tuesday April 18 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2130-paycheck-distribution-april-20-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2133
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023. Affected … Division of the Treasury if special handling of paychecks is needed upon release of the April 26, 2023, paychecks. … impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Monday April 24 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2133-paycheck-distribution-april-26-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… subway maintenance will be funded after state and City funds are exhausted. After the completion of Phase 1, … would be funded. The MTA is contributing 43 percent of the funds for the 2015-2019 capital program, a much larger share … capital program, but there is uncertainty regarding these funds. For example, the President has proposed eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… contract to promote economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an … questions about whether the results justify the cost.” In December 2011, ESDC awarded a contract to BBDO USA LLC, an … $36.5 million was targeted to promote tourism and business in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The remaining $175 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contract