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Opinion 95-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Improper Uses (prepayment of certain employer … contributions which were previously paid) CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to issue bonds to prepay certain … which were previously prepaid) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (authority to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… a second school district at the same time before his scam was discovered by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to defraud in the … a second school district at the same time before his scam was discovered by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… 16, 2021. It is alleged that Johnson failed to notify the bank or the New York State and Local Retirement System of his … payments. The stolen funds were traced from his mother’s bank account into his bank account, where he thereafter spent … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… also contributed to the overpayments. DOH’s cost reporting instructions failed to provide clear and specific instructions for reporting some expenses, such as fines and … Revise the Medicaid Managed Care Operating Report (MMCOR) instructions to ensure adequate guidance is given for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… increases occurred as the Great Recession took a heavy toll on family finances. The MTA plans to raise fares and … 2016, the highest level since 1949. The Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North and the MTA’s bridges and tunnels are also … down long-term liabilities, or moderate future fare and toll increases. The MTA assumes that revenues will grow at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Comptroller approved 1,575 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved nearly 2.9 million payments worth nearly $9.9 billion. The office rejected 157 contracts and related transactions valued at $500 million and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsElmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… fraud and abuse. Whether using formal competitive bids, requests for proposals (RFP) or written and verbal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21DiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with collection … funded nearly $2.7 billion in other new needs in FY 2026, much of which went towards discretionary spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Estimated First Quarter Results
… DiNapoli said. “The Fund’s prudent management and diverse holdings have helped make it one of the best-funded public … Review . The review, most recently performed by Kroll LLC, found the Fund “continues to be a leader amongst its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-estimated-first-quarter-resultsState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… million with New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. for document scanning services. $1.1 million with Sovos … million to New York City for municipal waste reduction and recycling programs. $1.1 million with Moor-Clark USA, Inc. for fish food at state hatcheries. $1.1 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyOpinion 92-33
… with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) TOWN LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… three individuals who had committed serious acts of abuse or neglect against vulnerable New Yorkers off a registry, a … years old, we don't know how effectively it is operating or whether changes are needed. This isn't about … The Justice Center manages a database of claims of abuse or neglect, and it is responsible for investigating those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityTown of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
Determine whether the Town of Hamburg’s (Town’s) Finance Office credit card purchases were supported and for proper Town purposes. Determine whether the Town’s Finance Office payroll was accurate and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/hamburg-town-2023-109.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for SFY 2023-24 totals $227 billion, and DOB projects shortfalls in revenues and increases in spending, particularly in Medicaid and school aid, over the financial plan period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2023-24.pdfHow To Submit a .txt file to NYSLRS using the OSC Secure File Transfer Services Interface
This job aid shows you (a participating organization) how to use the OSC Secure File Transfer Services Interface in order to properly submit your pipe-delimited .txt files to NYSLRS for processing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/third-party-organizations/pdf/vcdp-submit-setup-file.pdfMWBE Report 2022-2023 Fiscal Year
In the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Fund recorded growth in its investments with MWBE managers. Total investments and commitments of Fund capital to MWBE partners for 2022-23 was $31.5 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2022-23.pdfEco News - April 2024
Over the last year, my office has conducted audits of the State’s air quality monitoring, the MTA’s preparedness for extreme weather events, the security of our water supply and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/eco-newsletter-2024.pdfLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
Determine whether the Lake Pleasant Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lake-pleasant-2021-202.pdfTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
Determine whether the Town of Owasco (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has multiyear financial and capital plans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/owasco-2021-70.pdfFairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2025M-75)
Determine whether the Fairview Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and completeness.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/fairview-fire-district-2025-75.pdf