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Comparison of PFRS Benefits
… Below is a comparison of Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) … Article 14: 3% for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. 3% until retirement unless the member’s plan … 375-h, 375-i) Articles 11 and 22: Benefit reduction is permanent, and percentage is prorated based on exact age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… sentenced to over a year in federal prison and ordered to pay full restitution after admitting she stole $459,050 in … social security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s bank account, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. … over $450,000 in retirement benefits from the deceased’s bank account. Her selfish actions were criminal, and this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from reviewing a contract, poor oversight … requirements can lead to empty promises by vendors. This is another example of why proper contract oversight is needed to protect public dollars." Legislation passed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, was … Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief after serving as … Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs a former fire chief and treasurer was arrested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $44,940 of abandoned property to the State Comptroller for three years. In addition, the county clerk’s register did … business repaired a town dump-truck and was paid $13,183 for the repair. The board member with the prohibited conflict … payment, he was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for why he did not bring this matter to the board of ethics. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (CPIDA) Board … and awarded projects and monitored the performance of the businesses that received financial benefits. Key … evaluate and approve projects and monitor the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Specifically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (2020-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Supported Employment Program achieved its intended objectives, namely, to provide vocational rehabilitation supported employment services for individuals with a disability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s46-response.pdfDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the system membership. If a member has dual membership and is eligible to receive pension benefits from both systems, but the DRO is applicable to only one membership, then the DRO must … specifically identify the appropriate system. If a DRO is drafted against one of NYSLRS’ Retirement Systems and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrsOpinion 92-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (lease … which may bind successor governing boards, and for the best price obtainable or the most beneficial terms and … governing board has a fiduciary duty to secure the best price obtainable in their judgment or most beneficial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… General Schneiderman. "Theft from our state pension system is a serious crime because it harms all of the retirees who … the Public Integrity Bureau. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Division of Criminal Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newHomeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … New York has long trailed the nation in homeownership rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDiNapoli Releases Report on Pre-Pandemic Migration Trends
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is based on the most recent data available. The Comptroller’s … Office will continue to monitor the trends as the data is updated. Policymakers can utilize this data as a resource … largest numbers of departures. “The personal income tax is the single largest state revenue source for New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-report-pre-pandemic-migration-trendsInvesting in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other programs … (as of March 31, 2025) $1.9 billion invested in 600 New York State companies (as of March 31, 2025) Over $650 million … 375-8323 Email: [email protected] New York Credit Small Business Investment Company Fund (SBIC) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state rose by 492 in the second quarter April to June 2021 compared to the same period last year a dramatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… Investigations related to these audits have resulted in 10 arrests, seven criminal convictions and the recovery of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… selected major metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and state leaders recognize New York’s housing affordability problem but need to implement cost-effective solutions more quickly.” Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesRetirees Contribute - Statewide
Workers who have retired from service in State and local government play an important role in New York State's economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/retirees-contribute-all-counties.pdfErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the four … audit report on June 30, 2017. The audit objective was to determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs for prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-may