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Overview – World Trade Center Presumption
… are permanently disabled, this law will help you qualify for a World Trade Center accidental disability presumption or help your beneficiaries become eligible for an accidental death benefit. The deadline for members to file a notice with NYSLRS of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/overviewNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment … with New York City accounting for half of the state’s construction job gains since 2010, according to a report … DiNapoli. “While the nation has yet to recover all of the construction jobs it lost during the Great Recession, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (Albany County) The charter school … leases without any process for determining the fair rental value of the buildings. The leases and contracts were … procedures. Germantown Central School District – Financial Management (Columbia County) District officials have exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Company President Lawrence Amacher Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company’s bell jar collection for his personal use, and falsifying records to hide his … the fire company’s games of chance, used to raise money for the company to aid their protection of the community. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… meant for special needs pre-schoolers at the Gingerbread Learning Center in Staten Island. They must pay back $625,000 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my staff in partnership with District Attorney Michael E. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a state-administered, … federally-funded grant to support after-school programs for middle school children. Russell was sentenced to one year in jail and must … of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a stateadministered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York John A. Sarcone III, and Acting Inspector General for U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector … owner of Pearl Transit Corp., on ten counts of wire fraud for her role in a scheme to defraud New York State of over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeOpinion 89-34
… department laborers suspected of using town vehicles for private purposes and, after such inquiry, recommend to … the highway superintendent that he censure the employees for such actions. You also ask whether the board may … board budgetary appropriations, to hire highway laborers for the maintenance and repair highways and bridges and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Bedford Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursement (2025M-43)
… to a District official, the District has never filed claims for Medicaid reimbursement. Although the District … audit period, District officials did not submit any claims for reimbursement and as a result, forfeited the … the necessity of services and submitting Medicaid claims for reimbursement for services provided to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/22/bedford-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursement-2025m-43DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… for their partnership in solving this case.” Becker, 54, pled guilty to petit larceny. She served as the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… including water-damaged ceilings and rusty, loose railings, at two of the developments. DHCR officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, … but are operated by private contractors. Brokers provide for-hire vehicles, metered taxis, and wheelchair accessible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… by the Limited Profit Housing Act, to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income … codes and State rules and regulations. A DHCR Housing Management Representative (Management Representative) is … located in New York City: 753 Classon Avenue Housing Company (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Aim High Children’s Services and the Hebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children , … the rules for receiving taxpayer reimbursements.” Both Aim High and the Hebrew Institute offer special education … Aim High Childrens Services and the Hebrew Institute for the Deaf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2409
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of how the premium overtime earnings for “Reported”, employees discussed … and nonexempt from the FLSA. An employee may deduct the premium overtime earnings on their taxes so long as the … 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria: “Reported” employees with premium overtime earnings paid in 2025 will be included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2409-reporting-premium-overtime-earningsDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public … funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State … others from such corruption. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are repeatedly asked to have faith in our leaders, and it appears that faith has been shattered … I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his hard work in pursuing this matter and working with us to fight public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… NY Broadband Program did not meet its goal to close the internet gap because of poor planning and execution,” … and supplied many communities with slow, satellite-based internet that is inadequate for today’s needs. The state is … homes or businesses with multiple devices connected to the internet that are being used at once. Although many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfOversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdf