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… forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to government records. … 15th floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Fax: 518-473-8940 In Person: … Include relevant dates, names and descriptions. Specify where to send the records and how you want them sent (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically … was below the statewide average of minority mortgage lending; however, that rose by 15.4 percentage points in … report found that, while SONYMA has expanded its lending and launched new programs to boost lending to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowIf You Need Help – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Information about who to contact for questions about complying with Governmental Accounting Standards Board GASB Statement No 68 or for questions about your NYSLRSissued GASB report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/if-you-need-helpXII.6.A.A Using the Real Estate Module to Pay Lease Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… The use of the Real Estate module is being implemented in a phased approach, beginning with The Office of General … a separate invoice for the variable cost. The SFS will build Accounts Payable lease vouchers at the frequency … month for which rent is due Invoice Received Date Voucher Build Date Payment Term 1N Invoice Date Voucher Build Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6aa-using-real-estate-module-pay-lease-vouchersDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… and require unallocated funds to be awarded through an open, competitive process with clear, measurable criteria. … would provide a comprehensive definition of state debt, ban “backdoor borrowing” and require voter approval for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… impact on critical city services and programs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … than 21,000. "The pandemic caused a significant decline to the city’s workforce, and it is particularly troubling that turnover continues to outpace hiring," DiNapoli said. "Without the hardworking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by … The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the states Medicaid Drug Rebate Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … and in law enforcement to ensure financial predators like Devin Zielinski face the consequences for crimes against the … Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over $230000 from an elderly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea … guilty to petit larceny. She served as the town clerk of Lincoln from 2018 to 2022. During that time, she accepted … and sentence of Amy Becker former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln for stealing nearly $4000 from the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s 2022 average bonus paid to securities employees … fear of a recession led to significantly less profits on Wall Street after a record year in 2021. As a result, bonuses … revenue, as anticipated by New York state and the city. “Wall Street’s cash bonuses were expected to fall as several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… Jr. announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow, 59, and Mary Nash, 58, for allegedly concealing their mother’s death … death, Annette Bigelow and her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the … Attorney announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow 59 and Mary Nash 58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… Expectations are that the impact of these events will only get worse. We are encouraged by the Biden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeFire Protection in New York State: How Is It Provided in Your Community?
Fire Protection in New York State: How Is It Provided in Your Community?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fireprotection0317.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2342
… Line Number field. If applicable, update the Position Pool ID field on the Specific Information Page by expanding … a row will be inserted automatically on the incumbent’s Job Data page when the position is saved, and the following … must be requested for all affected rows on the employee’s Job Data page Deleting Position Pools If a Position Pool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2342-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2025-2026State Agencies Bulletin No. 2214
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures for reporting Line Number changes and to explain how chart field strings will be charged for the fiscal year 20242025
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2214-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2024-2025State Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… for State Fiscal Year 2017-18 reached $79.3 billion, $4.9 billion, or 6.6 percent above the previous year, … fiscal year on March 31 with a General Fund balance of $9.4 billion, an increase of $1.7 billion over the prior fiscal … Consumption and use taxes rose to $16.7 billion, up $499.4 million or 3.1 percent from the previous year. Business tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… take summer jobs, while already employed by Ridgewood, not only defeated the purpose of the jobs program to introduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsKings Park Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2020M-22)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/kings-park-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesMessage from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to … of the State’s All Funds receipts in SFY 2022-23. This aid supports health coverage for nearly 9.4 million New Yorkers … in programs including K-12 education, mass transit and social assistance. Critically, the financial plan used more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… tax collections are likely to fall short of the city’s forecast by $250 million annually beginning in FY 2019, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managed