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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… their end date. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC): Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up) (2021-F-16) An audit issued in July 2020 found that while DEC had been active in establishing programs to address … established by SED. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2018, auditors identified $278,815 in reported costs that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, … entitled to,” Stanzione said. “The arrest of Stephen and Kelly Tuomey sends a strong message of this commitment to … was initiated. The investigation revealed that Kelly allegedly forged her father-in-law’s name on the paper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, … of all exempted value. However, unlike other exemptions, STAR creates no direct additional burden on other local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost money, known as unclaimed funds, every day. Unclaimed funds occur when people are separated from their money and can come from utility deposits, trust funds, old … is working to make it easier than ever to reclaim lost money, including mailing some checks directly to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… the state, which has lagged the nation in job recovery – only 79% of jobs lost during the pandemic have been recovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… the town. The indictment charges that Burlew stole the money by submitting fraudulent vouchers for payment to the Town of Erin. “This indictment shows that nobody is … E felony. He faces a maximum of 5 to 15 years in state prison if convicted of the highest charge filed against him. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicAbout Benefit Reductions
… Benefit Reduction for Early Retirement Members in regular retirement plans can … or choose to retire as early as age 55 with a reduction for early retirement.* *Tier 1 members can retire at age 55 without a benefit reduction. Retirement System and Tier Retirement Age for Full Benefit ERS Tiers 2, 3, 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… functions to review bank reconciliations. City of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (Oneida County) … established sufficient policies for pursuing collection of parking violations after a violation is more than 10 days … to 85 percent, it could collect an additional $78,000 in parking violation revenue annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… in the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for many. However, overtime is not a long-term substitute … employees work overtime. Six state agencies had more than 25% of their workforce accruing overtime in 2022. Veterans’ … last ten years, with 16,858 people leaving the workforce, an increase of 26% from the prior year. New hiring declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has been issued. Cayuga County Soil … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew GASB Standards
… based upon information shared with us from time and attendance personnel at the reporting entities and has … and Public-Public Partnerships GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private Partnerships and Public-Public … KPMG Other Accounting Pronouncement Considerations: GASB 94 and GASB 96 – November 13, 2020 (Presentation) GASB Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2329.1
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 LGS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed … University Construction Fund and CSEA Effective Dates: The April 2025 LGS Payment will be processed in separate … is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2025 LGS payment and provide instructions for payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23291-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employeesDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… is testament to the strength and determination of not only our city, but our entire nation,” said Council Member … to charge ahead with the spirit and strength you would only expect from this city.” “Lower Manhattan has proven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotOpinion 90-10
… OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (trimming or removal of trees) LOCAL LAWS -- Streets and Highways (highway superintendent's duty to trim or remove trees) -- Transfer of Functions (highway superintendent's duty to trim or remove trees) TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-10Opinion 2008-2
… proprietor, under which the board member picks up road salt and delivers the salt to a town storage facility. If the contract was entered … proprietor, under which the board member picks up road salt and delivers the salt to a town storage facility. You … a contract under which the members business delivers road salt to the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… experienced less of a decline. Rockland County was the only county for which there was a statistically significant … so that poverty for this group was 12.2 percent in 2021, only 1.7 percentage points lower than for the whole State … so that poverty for this group was 12.2 percent in 2021, only 1.7 percentage points lower than for the whole State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-256
… F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN SR, SY 86, 87, 88, CT Salary Schedule 04/01/2017 04/01/2017 04/01/2017 04/01/2017 … for a longevity step payment in April 2018. Effective Date(s) The April 2018 UCS Increments and Longevity … Rate for the employee’s grade on the appropriate Salary Schedule. FIS Over Job Rate – if the increment code on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-256-april-2018-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsOpinion 2002-2
… - Service Award Programs (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§215(4), (6), 217(c), 218(b), … service credit after attaining the program's entitlement age, subject to the 40 year maximum provided for in article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2State Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… thorough investigation by my office found no evidence that the former Commissioner committed fraud in his public … forward to working with the Executive and Legislature to address the State Comptroller’s internal controls … conflicts related to vendors hired in relation to estates administered by the county; and possible theft of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnick