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DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The … their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s personal lifestyle. I thank Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… Manager Program and uphold its role as a pathway to growth for smaller and diverse investment managers.” The Fund’s … DiNapoli’s office as a senior investment officer for the Emerging Manager Program in 2020. With the Fund, he … that improved brand recognition and enhanced returns for the largest and most sophisticated asset managers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action … the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort to ensure these services are available. The … areas of need is the lack of reliable statewide data on critical metrics such as ambulance response times, dropped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… totaling $246,272.32, were made into the jointly held bank account after Joseph Bertolino’s death. Alayne Bertolino … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… new “10-minute Tech Talk” cybersecurity training webinars for local government officials with weekly releases planned … sophisticated and commonplace, the importance of training for the "people" part of a cyberdefense has grown even more … School Accountability’s Applied Technology Unit. The theme for this year's campaign is "See Yourself in Cyber," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Darcy J. Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 … District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” “Today’s arrest was the result of a … Conaway was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… than 138,000 New Yorkers claimed unemployment benefits for the week of Oct. 5, 2024. In 2023, there were almost … earning minimum wage, a living wage, and a six-figure salary – would fare under New York’s programs, and compares … 60% of income replaced in New Jersey. Under current law, increases to maximum benefits are being phased in through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… in the country, has adopted new, long-term targets for lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consistent with … called on the company to adopt and report on targets for the long-term reduction of its GHG emissions, taking into … data reported to the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and increases investments in companies with lower carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2344
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2025 Longevity Payment for Long-Term … The Long-Term Seasonal Longevity Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the … Indicator checked in Modify a Person who receive the retroactive payment. Recipients of this mailing will be asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2344-april-2025-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesNational School Lunch, Breakfast Programs – Federal Funding and New York
… $ 569.7 Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – NYC Department of Education Average Breakfasts and Lunches Served Daily Sources: NYC Mayor's Management Report; OSC analysis … The National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/national-school-lunch-breakfast-programsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 is projected to total … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The stakes are high for New York if the cuts being discussed in Washington … School Aid and Medicaid – are the primary drivers of these increases. The Enacted Budget provides $37.4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetTransformation of the MTA
… Transportation Authority (MTA) established a working plan for implementing Transformation with completion dates and the … Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and cost reductions. … support services.” The roadmap consultant was responsible for 25 deliverables such as developing an inventory of IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-schools-011024.pdfTermination Request - Employer Contribution Stabilization Program or Alternate Program
The termination request form is used to terminate participation in the Contribution Stabilization Program (Chapter 57, Laws of 2010), or the Alternate Program (Chapter 57, Laws of 2013), for payment of retirement contributions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/csp-termination-request.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2023
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) continues to make progress in several areas toward identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to recognize and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2023.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements. We will also provide resources available to assist in these oversight activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-governing-board-041223.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-schools-01-12-23.pdfLivonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
Determine whether the Livonia Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act)training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/livonia-s9-21-22.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021 (2021-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21m2.pdfEcoNews Spring 2021
This edition of EcoNews provides more detail on our work at the Fund to address the investment risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to invest in climate solutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-spring-2021.pdf