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DiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … still ask whether the fees apply when purchasing a gift card. Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types … to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and a replacement fee for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… of General Services (OGS) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, … the requirements of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been fully addressed. There is limited … the Office of General Services is complying with Executive Order 95 including providing in a timely manner publishable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataThe Kelberman Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs, consisting of $1,600 in longevity payments and $910 in payments for services that were not related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/kelberman-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Village of Cambridge , Town of Fishkill , City of Mechanicville and the Ramapo Catskill … accrual records were not accurately maintained. Town of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress – Audit Follow Up (Dutchess County) … completed audits of the Village of Cambridge Town of Fishkill City of Mechanicville and the Ramapo Catskill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XII.9.B Liens Against Payments Processed Using a Joint Custody Account – XII. Expenditures
… (OSC) Offset Unit is responsible for determining if a lien, offset, or payment assignment against each vendor exists. In the event that a lien, offset, or payment assignment does exist, OSC will … on that scheduled payment line was redirected due to a lien, offset, or payment assignment. All Business Units can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9b-liens-against-payments-processed-using-joint-custody-accountDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… that were sent to his deceased mother, Elizabeth Dorothy Case. Bump concealed his mother’s death and continued … He was arraigned on January 19 th in the District Court for Somerset County, Criminal and is due back in court on February 16, 2023. He is charged with three counts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… State Common Retirement Fund has proven once again to be a leader in transparency, ethics and performance,” DiNapoli said. “I’m … transparency.” Kroll noted the great strides the Fund made in implementing past recommendations, particularly in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Camden , Village of Greenwich and Village of Perry . “In today’s fiscal climate, … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act - Safety Plans - 2019-MS-1
… plans to school officials and SED confidentially. 2 1 For one school, we only reviewed the 2018-19 district-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/25/safe-schools-against-violence-education-save-act-safety-plans-2019-ms-1Opinion 88-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND … uninsured employers' fund created under section twenty-six-a of this chapter, provided, however, that all such fines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). About the Program The Department of … of the recommendation included in our initial audit report Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices Report 2020S40 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followCreate Users and Assign Roles
… To help manage the account, you can grant access and delegate authority to other staff in your organization. (Your User ID and … To help manage the account you can grant access and delegate authority to other staff in your organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/create-users-and-assign-rolesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an average of 1 percent and 6 percent, respectively. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner … State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New York (Metropolitan) operates at two locations, Manhattan … To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkAnnual Audit
… and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fee schedules. Background The Board … and complied with the New York State Workers Compensation Law and mandated fe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/02/annual-auditOpinion 95-27
… as added by chapter 82 of the Laws of 1995, provide a "grace period" for submission of claims for adjustments in the … section 3604(5)(b) does not expressly provide for a "grace period", prior to January 1, 1996, there is no … as added by chapter 82 of the Laws of 1995 provide a grace period for submission of claims for adjustments in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27XIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… the agency’s responsibility to request to establish a bank account. Each agency must obtain authorization from the OSC … Cash Management Unit (BSAO CMU) to establish a new bank account through a request in writing. Upon receipt of the agency's formal request for a bank account, OSC will evaluate the request to determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… officials must remain fiscally cautious to stay under the cap as they prepare their budgets,” DiNapoli said. “The … more closely to control expenses.” The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2021, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds
… speed and scale at which the State Comptroller’s office can return certain unclaimed funds, while ensuring such funds … and work alongside State Comptroller DiNapoli to make this initiative a reality for New Yorkers,” Sepúlveda … in a timely manner without unnecessary red tape. Thank you to State Comptroller DiNapoli for your partnership on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-fast-track-payment-program-returns-48-million-unclaimed-fundsCorporate Governance
… efforts to address climate risk and invest in climate solutions, see Leading the Way on Climate Investment . … see the New York State Common Retirement Fund's 2026 Stewardship Priorities . Proxy Voting The Fund votes by … disconnect and overlapping performance metrics. Alphabet Inc. 6/5/2026 Against all Directors and Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance