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DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state … a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State Comptroller. ROAs are documents in … the arrest of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel for allegedly stealing unearned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… types of events, including thunderstorm-related damaging wind and flash flooding, are also increasing. Since 1998 … (57). New York State has dedicated $1.1 billion of the $4 billion bond act to projects to move structures and … floods occurring in the last four years. Thunderstorm wind events also increased significantly over the period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… Fund’s adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles (Policy). As part of the Fund’s investment due diligence of … within its $38 billion private equity asset class, the new Policy will require an evaluation of relevant workforce … the Funds adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… track of their gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “Last year my office received over $13 million worth of unused cards. As a rule of thumb, New Yorkers should register the card with the retailer and use gift cards within a year of … office as abandoned property. Under the federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… received in the same period last year, spurred in part by a $13.5 billion year-to-year increase in personal income tax … addition, PIT collections received from final returns and extension requests associated with annual filings increased … The state’s General Fund ended the first quarter with a balance of just under $15.5 billion, $5.8 billion higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/borrowing-against-your-contributionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $48 billion an increase of 63 percent over the same period last year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 2376
… instructions for the retroactive increases to the annual stipend for canine handlers represented by PEF at … for retroactive 2023, 2024 and 2025 increases to the annual stipend for employees who are assigned by DHSES to be … of the parties. Effective Dates: Increases to the annual canine handler stipend may be entered using the below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2376-retroactive-2023-2025-increases-annual-stipend-canine-handlersDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … often a very popular purchase," DiNapoli said. "Last year, my office received nearly $15 million from unused gift cards. … gift cards can help you avoid fees." Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types of retail cards sold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local … provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Brewster-Southeast … Act Compliance (Westchester County) The city's 2018-19 budget relies on nonrecurring revenue of $59.2 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDeath Benefits
… Death Benefit If you have at least one year of service credit and die while in active service, and your death is not … Up to $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is exempt from federal income tax. Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2014. About the Program Marie Pense is a New York City-based proprietary organization authorized by … year, Marie Pense served approximately 280 students. In addition to the SEIT cost-based program, Marie Pense … 30, 2015, Marie Pense reported approximately $8 million in reimbursable costs for the SEIT cost-based program. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 88-76
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Investments (of private moneys) -- Private Moneys (accounting for); … Whether interest earned on the investment of moneys appropriated by the village for library purposes is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-76DiNapoli: Four Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid Out of Over $1.6 Million
… General Frank T. Walsh, Jr. today announced the arrests of four defendants for allegedly using three Medicaid … companies to systematically defraud the program out of more than $1.6 million. Those arrested were Jawad … Medicaid transportation companies, A1 Rides Inc., NY Jet Transport Inc. and Ride to Recovery Corp., were allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-four-arrested-allegedly-defrauding-medicaid-out-over-16-millionDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest … streams to attain balance. “After a tough few years, New York state is in better fiscal shape thanks to an … in this year’s budget. My concern continues to be for New York to achieve long-term structural budget balance. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-339
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the 2024 Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected … Service Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), provides for a longevity lump sum payment based upon total number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-339-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… For the latest retirement news and information, subscribe to E-News . … Your 1099-R and Annual Statement October 2025 National Retirement Security Month NYSLRS and Retirement Security The 3-Legged Stool Approach to Retirement … The latest Retirement System news for NYSLRS members and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-46
… who were called out ten (10) or more times for snow and ice callouts during the period 11/01/2024 to 04/15/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-46-2025-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2024-2025Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-48
… who were called out ten (10) or more times for snow and ice callouts during the period 11/01/2025 to 04/15/2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-48-2026-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2025-2026