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Contract Advisory No. 22
… Subject: Closing Contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) … Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) is actively closing contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … Agencies should make every effort to facilitate the closing of aged contracts, including making final payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a … the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York State Police. “School districts are struggling to … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialXII.7.D Expedite Requests – XII. Expenditures
… two business days after agencies have entered the vouchers in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In certain limited cases, an agency may request that BSE … create a payment sooner than the standard process allows. In these limited situations, the agency must be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7d-expedite-requestsCity of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
Determine whether City Bureau of Buildings officials ensured that elevators were inspected as required by code or local law, as applicable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-rochelle.pdfDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… with my office and continuing to pursue justice in this case and holding these individuals accountable.” “Any theft … institution serving our most vulnerable. The funds in this case that were allegedly diverted to the defendants could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… can submit information about their home visit using a phone app, landline phone, or fixed object placed in the home. During the audit … records for in-home services contributed to the high number of payments that did not have matches to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationFred S. Keller School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… FSK’s Board of Directors that pertain to related-party business transactions. For example, three members of FSK’s … fourmember Board of Directors had significant, material business transactions with FSK. We concluded that … Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-45) Center for Disability Services: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/27/fred-s-keller-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualGingerbread Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… served about 145 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Gingerbread based on … and properly documented. SED reimburses DoE for a portion of its payments to Gingerbread based on statutory rates. For … assertions intended to impugn the professional integrity of the auditors. Rather than making false accusations, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/gingerbread-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … clients. My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly and State Police Superintendent James for their partnership … earning income from a private business is theft, plain and simple. I am grateful to the New York State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight of Direct Placement of Children ( 2017-S-30 ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child … regarding children in direct placement is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New York State. As of March 1, 2021, CONNECTIONS reported there were 3,738 children in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Unauthorized Bank Account (Report 2024-S-12 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program (Program) was … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-new-0City of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that employees’ … entitled to receive separation payments for compensation of their earned, but unused, leave benefits (such as unused … requirements (e.g., a lump sum payment based on years of service). City officials should ensure that employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59Performance of Duty Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit within one year of the alleged incident or … incapacity. The Benefit If approved, your benefit will be 50 percent of your FAE, plus an annuity based on any voluntary contributions you may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/performance-duty-disabilityOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility If you are unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or mental incapacity, and if you have … effective, your ordinary disability benefit will be equal to the benefit that would be payable to you as a service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… however because you made post-tax contributions, a portion of your pension would be non-taxable. To begin making … you may be taxed on more than just the interest portion of your refund, and you may also be subject to a tax penalty. … questions. Tier 5 Members You must contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed $20 million to the Tribeca Venture Partners Growth Fund to invest in local companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … State Common Retirement Fund has committed $20 million to the Tribeca Venture Partners Growth Fund to invest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… 2017 data, with New York ranked fourth behind Wisconsin, South Dakota and Tennessee. DiNapoli initiated quarterly investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Reports Trump Administration Will Withdraw From Paris Agreement
… marketplace where reason still reigns. The transition to a lower carbon future is underway; it is inevitable; and … If news reports are accurate, the administration's plan to withdraw from the Paris Agreement means that the U.S. will … discussions, I witnessed firsthand the fierce commitment to proactively addressing climate change and saving our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-reports-trump-administration-will-withdraw-paris-agreementNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… (SEC) adoption of the Climate Change Disclosure Rule: “This is a significant victory for investors who are … voting and engagements with portfolio companies. “This rule is a critical step toward greater transparency and … done. Investors must be vocal in the protection of this rule and continue to advocate for further disclosure, like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-ruleNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… adopting strong labor principles in private equity at the White House Workers’ Capital Event later today. “The Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equity