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Opinion 91-57
… library and presently maintains a separate bank account for those moneys. You indicate that the village believes that … The treasurer would maintain separate accounting records for the library fund moneys and the library fund moneys would … Section 259(1) of the Education Law requires that taxes for library purposes be levied and collected annually with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… consistently filed the annual financial report and the tax cap form late with the Comptroller’s Office; and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… More than half of probationers were behind on their restitution payments and … some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation departments … the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County probation departments need to step up their efforts to make sure that victims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a … the subjects did not pay the victim’s mortgage and property taxes or other bills for four years, causing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a deceased former New York State employee. The defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannStart Saving for Retirement
… far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally … you’re comfortable with. Use a retirement savings calculator to see how much your savings plan could yield over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials reduced surplus fund balance from 19% as of June 30, 2015 to 8% as of June 30, 2023, they consistently appropriated fund balance … and overfunded reserves, primarily through transfers of surplus fund balance. These practices lack transparency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsContact Us
… ownership is confirmed, you will receive a letter with the account details and amount of claim. Note that all items that … Unclaimed Funds? Payments, credits, gift cards, refunds, account balances and more, that have been issued and have … checks to owners without needing to submit a claim if the account meets certain validation criteria. See About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two … in fighting public corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyCentral Office – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… a formal policy to address custodial credit risk. As of June 30, 2016, CUNY’s Money Market balances of about $163 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/central-office-controls-over-bank-accountsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1586
… may require updates for SFS lapsing Overview Certain chart of accounts strings in SFS that are attached to position … for use in PayServ. OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all current position pools associated with a chart of accounts string that is scheduled to lapse on 09/15/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1586-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09152017-09292017-lapse-datesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1418
… may require updates for SFS lapsing Overview Certain chart of accounts strings in SFS that are attached to position … on 09/15/2015 or 09/30/2015. A link will be posted on the PayServ bulletin board as well as the OSC website. See Attachment Agency Impact Agencies will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1418-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09152015-09302015-lapse-datesDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… clothing, making online purchases, and taking out cash from the deceased’s bank account,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to … LaBarr’s father-in-law, Jack Burnett, retired in 2006 from the Binghamton Housing Authority. Under the pension … have stopped upon his death in December 2020. No one from the family reported his passing. The state retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2198
… are required to furnish each employee with a Form W-2 by 01/31/2024. Effective Dates: 2023 Form W-2s will include earnings paid in paychecks dated: Administration: 01/04/2023 through … 12/28/2023 Employees who worked for more than one agency in the same company during the year, for example, State of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2198-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… an audit of the Town of Cohocton , a budget review for the City of Yonkers and an audit of parkland alienation … fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Review (Westchester County) The city’s proposed budget for the school district has a budget gap of $25.8 million. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1984
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2021 … for calendar year 2021 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2021, and the … Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required to furnish each employee with a Form W-2 by 01/31/2022. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1984-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2021DiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… her own recognizance. She is due back in court on July 8, 2021. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… of Jennifer Jaeger, former Bemus Point village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. … Additionally, Jaeger used the village bank account to pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car … Jaeger also used a village gasoline credit card to pay for fuel for her personal vehicle. She was employed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… of the BOCES network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … the IT contingency plan was kept up to date. As a result, in the event of a cyberattack or disaster, officials may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… as their own personal bank account,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to make sure that those who engage in public … including numerous credit card bills. Kish abruptly quit as Treasurer after the department’s board began to ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-department