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Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard … more than $1.4 million from his client’s estate. Now, a judge has ordered him to repay the estate and spend two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety measures to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New … for what it terms as “non-catastrophic” property damage, such as that caused by a train derailment, and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… was to examine the District’s information technology (IT) access controls over personal, private and sensitive … 30, 2015. Background The Oneida City School District is located in the City of Oneida and the Towns of Lenox and … do they properly manage SIS accounts and permissions and have not established effective policies and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… The State Education Department (SED) needs to improve its oversight and work to remove barriers to ensure school districts are providing … during the audit scope. While reviews were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they had not resumed as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police … found in the village’s records. A subsequent investigation by DiNapoli’s office and law enforcement determined that … from February 2017 to May 2023. At random intervals he put money back into the village’s accounts totaling $19,302. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing … health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… legitimate fire department vendors into his personal accounts and deposited checks intended for the department … and payments, including crypto currency transactions, credit card payments, and cash withdrawals with the funds he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000State Agencies Bulletin No. 1047
… (AC230) submitted and processed after the January 7, 2011 deadline Effective Date(s) Immediately Background AC230s received by January 3, 2011 for the Administration cycle and January 7, 2011 for the Institution cycle will be reflected in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1047-processing-2010-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-january-7-2011Environmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines
The New York State Common Retirement Fund votes by proxy on each proposal at annual meetings and special meetings of U.S. portfolio companies, as well as selected international companies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2022.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… of Civil Service (Civil Service) administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), which … limit recoveries to one year or less for claims paid on behalf of members who are retroactively disenrolled (i.e., … million and $2.1 million was beyond recoverability time frames, leaving $4.6 million to be recovered. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesXVII.2.B Negative Appropriation/Segregation Budgets – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… > Negative Segregation Balance. The report can be viewed in Report Manager or through the Process Monitor > Details > …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2b-negative-appropriationsegregation-budgetsDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… date tax collections were $167.9 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to … percent, from a year earlier. Total receipts exceeded the latest projections by $75.1 million, primarily because of … For a detailed breakdown, go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm DiNapoli's office issues a state cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportVillage of Hagaman – Claims Auditing (2022M-11)
… audit and approval of the Board other than claims approved by resolution to be paid prior to audit. Ensure a resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hagaman-claims-auditing-2022m-11State Agencies Bulletin No. 1542
… Unused ITINs – ITINs not used on a federal income tax return in the last three years (covering 2013, 2014 or 2015) will no longer be valid to use on a tax return as of January 1, 2017. ITIN holders in this group who need to file a tax return for 2017 will need to renew their ITINs. The renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1542-summary-tax-related-changes-2017Ellenville Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-18)
… not ensure network user accounts were adequately managed. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … needed. Of the 550 unneeded accounts, 462 were not used to log into the District’s IT system in at least six months from the date of our test. Established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/ellenville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 831
… Statement) requires correction and a Form W-2C is issued by OSC. Background In order to streamline the process and for … the employee’s disability and this information is received by the Office of the State Comptroller during the calendar … Agencies can view the Form W-2C information in PayServ by accessing the W2c US/Territories page following this path: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/831-monthly-processing-form-w-2c-corrected-wage-tax-statementDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until FY 2025. The citywide savings program is expected to generate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-looming