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DiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … becoming a reality and companies that aren’t prepared for it could pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasState Agencies Bulletin No. 2260
… regarding the implementation of double time payments for employees mandated to work beyond 16 consecutive hours. … Revenue Service Publication 957, OSC will be reporting retroactive payments made to individuals who have filed for … Indicator checked in Modify a Person who receive the retroactive payment. Recipients of this mailing will be asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2260-double-time-payments-eligible-employees-security-services-unit-ssuDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-136
… or more years of continuous service * at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the … 09/30/2024 that was previously upward reallocated, whose salary at the time of the reallocation was equal to or … than the Job Rate of the lower graded position, and whose salary upon application of the April 2024 or October 2024 DC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-136-october-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2340
… processing of the April 2025 Security Supervisors Unit Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … to the automatic processing of the April 2025 SSPU Salary Increases. The report will be sorted by Department ID, then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2340-security-supervisors-unit-april-2025-3-salary-increaseDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor falsifying business … District Attorney Brooks Baker and Sheriff James Allard for bringing Mr. Harrian to justice and for our continued partnership to fight public corruption." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of … from the Suffolk County Police Department, then took a job with the college without notifying the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an … Education Department (SED), which oversees safety planning for schools. Alarmingly, two schools did not have … 20 years ago. “New York’s schools must be better prepared for emergencies and violent incidents. My auditors looked at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,872 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.9 … of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services $806.4 million for the Chemical Dependency Services Program, including … of the Budget $3.1 million with Frasca & Associates, LLC for secondary bond sale advisory services. $1.3 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the $181.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund. … build on the gains we have made in recent years and look for innovative opportunities that offer attractive, … to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the $1817 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Nassau County District Court. “Thanks to our joint efforts with law … health care rip-offs. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’ office and the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… said. "Thanks to our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeOpinion 93-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (authority to issue bonds to finance judgments) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§10.00, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… by the eye care providers. This audit covered the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015. Background Health … who do not meet federal and State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who … services totaling $34,625. The improper payments included $16,542 for excessive Medicare coinsurance and $18,083 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersOpinion 95-31
… Municipal Law, §207-m. You ask whether the starting salary for the new chief must be fixed at an amount equal to that which the … the purpose of section 207-m was to avert a perceived trend toward salary compression in the top ranks of police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was 9.51% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2022. The … economy, we expect a challenging investment environment for the foreseeable future.” The Fund's value reflects … found the Fund “continues to be a leader amongst its peers for management and operational transparency.” Links Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-returnState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… road and utility improvements at Alfred State College. $9.4 million with Black Horse Group LLC for renovations to … Kaye Scholer LLP for legal services. Gaming Commission $16.4 million to the City of Salamanca and Cattaraugus County … to Computer Technology Services Inc. and $7.4 million to 26 other vendors. $1.7 million for purchases to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,950 … County. $12.4 million with Transcore LP for E-Z Pass NY transponder distribution services. Department of … and Buffalo Institute for Genomics & Data Analytics (BIG) Data Center in Buffalo. $1 million to Saab North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchXVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga racetracks) for a 25-year term, pursuant to Chapters 18 and 140 of the laws of 2008. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporationsXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… paying with a Procurement Card (PCard) and requirements for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in … services less than $500.00 when a vendor accepts the PCard for payment. This facilitates a cost effective method of … and life-to-date amounts on the contract. In addition, for all single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Section Overview and Policies: According to the Standards for Internal Control … a basic internal control activity that separates key tasks and responsibilities among various employees and subunits. This separation helps to reduce the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-duties