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Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… 24, 2022 PDF Version As New York’s Chief Fiscal Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local … Funding for the contract has been reserved and agencies do not commit to greater spending than is authorized; and … billions of dollars may be spent without insight regarding how vendors are selected, and how reasonableness of contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsPlanning
… The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals … is quite another. We think you’ll find this 5 Step Plan for Retirement helpful. But it’s up to you to make it happen. 5 Step Plan for Retirement Step 1: Determine Your Retirement Needs You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside of New York City employ … periodically release research and policy reports probing how local authorities can operate more effectively and be … to shed light on these types of entities – share what we know and what we have yet to fully understand,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that a … Fund’s request that H&R Block disclose its spending on political activities. The Fund owns shares of H&R Block … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. … the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged Aetna Inc. to report the corporate funds it spends on political campaigns and … corporate political spending,” DiNapoli said. “We need to know whether Aetna is using our investment in ways that … a solicitation of authority to vote your proxy. Please DO NOT send us your proxy card, as it will not be accepted. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and get it. … Bronx residents to make the effort to track down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyLife Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
Essential information to help NYSLRS members understand their options as they plan for financial security in retirement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1709-prepare-to-retire.pdfReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, banks, insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersEDSS - Contract Reporter Exemption Request Help
… What information am I required to enter to create a new Contract Reporter Exemption Request (CRER)? The required fields will be denoted with an asterisk, and you … in the justification, or attach the Vendor Award list. Why does it say "New" in the SFS CRERID field? The system says …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-contract-reporter-exemption-request-helpXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… for all checks that remain uncashed one year after the year of issuance. All checks that remain uncashed after the … custody accounts. Notification Process For checks with a value over $20 that remain uncashed for one year after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentCollateral Loan/Pawn Brokers
… and money that customers haven’t returned to claim. For help, use our instructional Handbook with forms and instructions for reporting abandoned property. For more information, see Report Unclaimed Funds to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/collateral-loanpawn-brokersOpinion 88-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of unclaimed county prisoners' property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Seized Assets Program
… property, real property, vehicles, or other items that are suspected of being used to conduct criminal activity, are the proceeds from a criminal activity, or were purchased … it receives the requested share of any forfeitures. Assets are considered in pending status until a forfeiture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… 2015, where they remained until 2019. "Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax increases," DiNapoli said. "Overall, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… agency to monitor pre-award spending to ensure all charges are appropriate and billable once the GAD is received. The … for an existing pre-award. The following public queries are available in SFS for agency pre award monitoring: … agency's ASA to acquire the proper security roles if you are unable to view or run these queries. Grant Award Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsContact Us
… [email protected] For electronic reporting assistance, FTP login, extension requests and other reporting questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/contact-usTaxes and Interest
… such as bank accounts, utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of five years from the … involving securities, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, may be paid in the form of the original security (if … such as bank accounts utility refunds and certain court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interest