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… may seem far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally arrives. Your … An Important Part of Your Post-Retirement Income Not sure how much you’ll need to save for retirement? It’s helpful to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County … and Zielinski as caregivers. I applaud the work done by our State Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, … to an overdue balance. Meanwhile, the defendants used the money for their personal entertainment. The victim was …
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
… District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a … Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “As alleged, Joseph Grossmann methodically devised a scheme to steal a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, … with monthly or lump-sum payments that were ordered to be paid, including $171,028 in prior period arrears. DiNapoli’s … were not giving the court the opportunity to decide how to proceed while the probationer was still under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… revenues in the general fund for the 2020 through 2022 fiscal years; did not provide budget status reports, or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… occur. The clerk-treasurer also did not properly account for three bank account balances totaling $1.1 million on May … The supervisor also did not provide the board with records for the annual audit, as required. Had the accounting records … cases totaling $175,940 were excluded from the annual report. In addition, the court and trust register did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County … The Fair is a summer destination for the community and by the community. The fair has thankfully been able to … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a lifetime. Having everything in order … and other important information. Here is a checklist to get you started: Personal documents — passport, birth … friends and business associates who could be helpful. Also include names and numbers of your attorney, accountant, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsGreenport Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2019M-161)
… Key Findings The Treasurer did not: Prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/greenport-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2019m-161IV.3.C Federal Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Miscellaneous Federal Operating Grants funds. Click here to download the table below as a Microsoft Excel file . … 36121 Redeposit/Recovery of Federal Fund Payments Guide to Financial Operations REV. 05/25/2012 … Federal receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3c-federal-receiptsChittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
Determine whether the Chittenango Central School District (District) officials adequately managed nonstudent network and local user account access and developed an Information Technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/chittenango-central-school-district-2023-155.pdfSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
Determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/schuyler-county-2021-ct-1.pdfXIV.14.E Recording General Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… General capital assets should be classified in the appropriate account code to indicate the type of fixed … Computer Software-Intangible 10-12 years Construction in Progress no depreciation Infrastructure 20-75 years A … 09/16/2023 … General capital assets should be classified in the appropriate account code to indicate the type of fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14e-recording-general-capital-assetsChautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through … Background The County Director of Finance, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Rockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through August 15, 2018. … County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2019/05/24/rockland-county-court-and-trust-funds-2019m-45Shoreham-Wading River Central School District – Capital Assets (2025M-23)
… or misused. The District’s Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations (Assistant Superintendent), with the … authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/08/shoreham-wading-river-central-school-district-capital-assets-2025m-23Power of Attorney
… For example, your agent could ask for details about your pension payments, get help completing a loan application or … your NYSLRS retirement benefits (by phone, email or mail) and update your contact information, including your address and phone number. In addition, your agent will be able to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… college savings accounts available to everyone, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City … to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … has done to remove obstacles, like eliminating the CUNY application fee for low-income students, offering the SAT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeVillage of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate financial oversight. Determine if the Village obtained proposals and executed and monitored … for capital reserves and all operating expenditures in appropriate operating funds and use capital reserves for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Ulster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… (officials) established adequate internal controls over: The retiree health insurance contribution billing process. … process. Key Findings Officials did not: Properly account for retiree health insurance billings. Ensure the continued … eligibility of retirees, and inappropriately paid $2,092 in premiums for two deceased individuals. Segregate payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payroll