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DiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… companies. “The success of the 5LINX investment is another example of how the In-State Private Equity Program … supported nearly 4,000 jobs. The state public pension fund is investing in New York’s future.” Trillium Group, a fund … industry sectors and businesses. http://www.trillium-group.com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDepartment of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… and regulations. Background State employees are eligible for reimbursement of actual, reasonable, necessary expenses for official business travel. State employees submit Travel and Expense reports (expense reports) to account for travel expenses. The New York State Finance Law requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expensesNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… expanding the largest mass transit agency in the nation is critically important to the future of the New York … had fallen sharply. Almost one-third of the subway fleet is now more than 30 years old and about 40 percent of the … sharp growth in subway ridership over the past 15 years is also straining the system. Although the MTA has invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesXII.10.B Business Continuity Plan – Critical Payments During an Emergency – XII. Expenditures
… determine mandated payments which are critical. OSC will contact Business Unit officials to request the information … the emergency. This request should be submitted using the contact information below. Once a decision on criticality … 3253-S - Claim for Payment instructions on OSC’s Internet Site. Business Units should submit the claim for payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10b-business-continuity-plan-critical-payments-during-emergencyAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because … to complete basic financial functions contributed to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for … full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The case is being handled by … The Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Gary T. Fishman and Deputy Bureau Chiefs … and Meryl Lutsky. The Division of Criminal Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kQuality of Internal Control Certification
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of State Police (Division) … submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by April 30, 2012. Background … To determine whether the Division of State Police Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… pandemic relief funds, though being spent down, continued to boost New York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal … pandemic relief funds though being spent down continued to boost New Yorks balance of payments with Washington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys selfinsured agencies administer their workers compensation plans to
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… (HOME) to ensure they meet requirements, and whether HCR is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner … from April 2017 through June 2022. About the Program HCR is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to … and increase homeownership throughout the State. HCR is comprised of several different offices and agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution for workers while allowing … violations, such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and child labor offenses, are a significant problem both nationally and in New York,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit identified that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for … District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering with my Division of Investigations to … law, and we intend to do just that.” “I commend our State Police members and partners from the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsTown of New Albion – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2023M-46)
… not perform his financial duties or obtain training on how to perform his duties and was unfamiliar with the duties of … and misappropriation of assets . By allowing others to perform his duties without oversight, the Supervisor has … with delegated responsibilities and ensure the delegations do not conflict with laws regarding incompatibility of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/16/town-new-albion-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2023m-46XII.8.C Payment Intercepts – XII. Expenditures
… requested by the Business Unit, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has the ability to offset payments received … Unit and offset a portion of that payment to another entity. This section provides Business Units with guidance on … Business Unit must send a letter to: Office of the State Comptroller Director, Bureau of State Expenditures 110 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8c-payment-interceptsPreferred Source Contracting
… Purpose To determine how State agencies and facilitating agencies are monitoring … To determine how State agencies and facilitating agencies are monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingPermanent COLA
… In July 2000, the Retirement System was at the forefront of a successful effort to enact a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, that permanently increases your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three … (Report 2021-S-15 ). About the Program OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a … local governments and non-profit agencies. OMH has sought to reduce the capacity at its inpatient facilities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2127
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of procedures for reporting line number changes and to explain how chartfield strings will be charged for fiscal year … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of procedures for reporting line number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2127-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2023-2024State Agencies Bulletin No. 2013
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of procedures for reporting line number changes and to explain how chartfield strings will be charged for fiscal year … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of procedures for reporting line number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2013-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2022-2023DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly … in North America and is the primary means of transit from Long Island to New York City which means it must be prepared … LIRR has 700 miles of track, stretching from Montauk on Long Island to Penn Station and Grand Central in Manhattan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damages