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DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… municipal bills, such as water, sewer and parking tickets, online. Some cities, towns and villages are also offering interactive online communication, allowing residents to directly make … enable students to work together and submit assignments online. Bike sharing programs which use phone apps and GPS to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… “These cases are time consuming because of the volumes of paperwork and journal entries that the auditors and … 1, 2013 through Aug. 31, 2013 deposits to the town clerk’s account were $7,741 less than the amount collected. On Sept. … the town clerk made a cash deposit to the tax collection account totaling $6,444, which eliminated this shortage. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from reviewing a contract, poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so … partnership and continued commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of … of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… office did in this investigation, and for working with us on this report. I hope this report will be used not only as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and Local … . “The state’s retirement system is built to support public employees who earned their pensions over years of hard … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherLife Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
Essential information to help NYSLRS members understand their options as they plan for financial security in retirement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1709-prepare-to-retire.pdfHow to Use the Audit Search Tool
How to Use the Audit Search Tool
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/auditsearchtoolinstructions.pdfHow to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds
How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/complete-report-handbook.pdfDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… that another 760,000 New Yorkers have the disease but do not know it. DOH also estimates that 5 million New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… “Thanks to my partnership with the New York State Police, we uncovered this fraud, and she will now be held accountable … system from fraud.” Brady was working as a state employee when, on October 14, 2021, she submitted a request to NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to stop these types of crimes, whether the hatred is based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) by taking unlawful pension payments and forging a required certificate … holding accountable those who think they can swindle the pension system.” After retiring from the Westchester Police … a state retiree under the age of 65 at the time, without a waiver, Sciacca was not allowed to earn more than $30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by … of our 1.1 million members, retirees and beneficiaries—are protected from the impact of climate change is a top … detailing—above and beyond legal requirements—what they are doing to identify and reduce their negative impact on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… said. “Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police Superintendent James and the … the victim and the victim’s family. The Rensselaer County DA’s Office will continue to work with our partners in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… corporate retailers Macy's and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human rights and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
The MTA should publish a new assessment of its longterm capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit and its most recent 20year needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue for attention
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… and Daniel Laniado, while not employed by ICDC, was a self-described "investor" in ICDC. Kurman and Hoffman, who … York, the Department of Education contracts with private service providers to deliver services for those who require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intended