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DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… including a child poverty rate that is one of the worst in the nation and alarmingly high in some cities. “A staggering number of children live in poverty in New York,” DiNapoli said. “Research shows … with a higher potential of return than funding for strategies to address child poverty. We at United Way share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsXV.14 Federal Admin Recoveries – XV. End of Year
… Transfer authorization authority for Federal Transfers to Other Funds (Source 9’s) lapses on the last day of the state fiscal year. Source 9 requests … of the SFS blackout period. Agencies should review their child budgets for Source 9 related activity codes and reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv14-federal-admin-recoveriesChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… if the Office of Children and Family Services’ (Office) child care licensing and inspection activities ensure … are in compliance with applicable laws and are safe for children. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2012 … to licensure by or registration with the Office. Based on Section 390 of the Law, facilities that provide care for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution for workers while allowing infractions to continue, according … such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and child labor offenses, are a significant problem both … and working with the city’s Department of Education on child labor-related issues. DOL generally agreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… and community-based organizations in implementing strategies to reduce and prevent shootings and gun-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followAffidavit for Benefit Payment (1310.4) (RS4139)
To make a written statement for the purpose of receiving a deceased NYSLRS retiree’s death benefit when there is no executor, administrator of the deceased's estate, surviving spouse, minor child, or beneficiary use form RS4139.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4139.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… the retirees may be: allowed a continuation of coverage for surviving spouses or certain other eligible persons for a … billing statements, withholding statements, and so on. If retiree contributions are not required, consider … or phone number change). Social Security Association Death Master File: Periodically compare your records of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… slowed compared to their male counterparts (see Figure 1). This brief suggests some of the unevenness of the labor … their relationship to a desire for flexible work. FIGURE 1 – Unemployment Rates for Male and Female Workers with … an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent, lower than in 2019. 1 Mothers in the City faced an elevated rate of 5.7 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 State of the State Address
… Hochul outlined her new priorities as the state prepares for a different federal landscape and tries to help New … by the high cost of living. The Governor’s proposals for expanding child tax credits and providing school meals are significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-state-state-addressThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… is a financial protection plan that provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired … may receive a benefit of $3,000 if you left State service* on or after April 1, 1970, or $2,000 if you left State … Survivor’s Benefit Program. You are automatically covered for this benefit if you have ten years of full-time State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesUpper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-2023-30.pdfUpper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
audit, fire district, Upper Jay, board oversight
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/upper-jay-fire-district-2023-24.pdfChild Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… An Income Withholding Order for child support or spousal maintenance that was served on a member’s employer before retirement cannot be applied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenanceProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). Background The Department of … the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… and Disability Assistance has met Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit … of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the Office of Child Support Enforcement (Child Support Enforcement), a … Services). The Directory data is comprised of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… ( 2017-S-30 ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, … Districts) throughout the State. Preventive services focus on averting scenarios that could result in the placement of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments … grand larceny. “Mr. Glinski allegedly tried to capitalize on his mother’s death by pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or … to address these glaring issues. I urge the agency to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… guilty to first-degree identity theft and was ordered to pay $82,000 in restitution and received a conditional … and was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison and ordered to pay $5 million in restitution. Hoffman, who served as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in … plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents and … share of account owners, anyone can open a 529 account on behalf of a child. A Direct Plan account can be opened for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-children