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DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… for many New Yorkers to access well-paid jobs that become careers, while helping businesses and unions train the … programs, improved apprenticeship data and expanded trade opportunities. I commend Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon … which provides a proven pathway to high-paying, in-demand careers, and a skilled workforce for businesses,” said New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health (DOH): Examination of Official Station Designation (2015-BSE1-04) DOH’s designation of the official station for an employee in … regulations. As a result of an improper official station designation, DOH paid $16,089.56 and $22,033.71 in travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… by 10 percent overall in 2020, or $1.8 billion, compared to the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … tax collections fell 6 percent statewide in 2009 compared to 2008. New York City’s sales tax collections were impacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020Lakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to December 27, 2012. Background The Lakeville No. 2 Fire … and materials totaling $41,790 were rendered by and paid to a construction company with close ties to the District. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… ordinary death benefit. You may change your beneficiary designation with your retirement system. NYSLRS members can … to view or change your beneficiaries, or complete a Designation of Beneficiary form (RS5127) , and mail it to … the survivor’s benefit. Request a Non-Member Employee Designation of Beneficiary form (RS6357) from your employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… from EY-Parthenon’s statewide analysis of federal loan caps. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” of July 2025 … these changes could make colleges less accessible and affordable for tens of thousands of students who choose New … more selective and middle-income families lose access to affordable financing, based on findings from EY-Parthenon’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… 2.1 percent in Essex to 19.7 percent in Schuyler. New York City experienced a 7.3 percent decline, amounting to a $44.6 … seen in June, this represents another month where the city’s sales tax revenue dropped significantly over the same … data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyOpen Educational Resources
… Objectives To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is using Open Educational Resources (OER) … OER initiatives adequately engaged faculty in the redesign of courses using OER. Our audit covered the period from April … located throughout New York City’s five boroughs. As of the Fall 2023 semester, approximately 233,000 students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Recover overpayments as appropriate. Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… from NYSLRS. Tier 2 Members The following rules apply when borrowing against your contributions: You must be in active service and … You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 days after issuance, loans are fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions … every region of the state, covering nearly 23 percent of New York’s total land area, with 96 percent of those family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyRetirement Option Election Form for Tier 2 Members Designating Multiple Beneficiaries (RS6352-A)
For NYSLRS Tier 2 members to elect an option for how they want their monthly benefit paid at retirement and to designate multiple beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6352-a.pdfRetirement Option Election Form For Tier 1 Members Designating Multiple Beneficiaries (RS6268-A)
For NYSLRS Tier 1 members to elect an option for how they want their monthly benefit paid at retirement and to designate multiple beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6268-a.pdfRetirement Option Election Form for Tier 2 Members (RS6163-A)
For NYSLRS Tier 2 members to elect an option for how they want their monthly benefit paid at retirement and to designate one beneficiary.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6163-a.pdfRetirement Option Election Form For Tier 1 Members (RS6109-A)
For NYSLRS Tier 1 members to elect an option for how they want their monthly benefit paid at retirement and to designate one beneficiary.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6109-a.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million for the state fiscal year 2014-15, in part, because of a flaw in how it calculated premiums, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DOH overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million for the state fiscal year 201415 in part because of a flaw in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… System (PFRS). NYSLRS staff will help you get started with what you need to know to work with NYSLRS, including … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… LIRR assessed $4.9 million of the liquidated damages by withholding payment but, to date, no repairs have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… registered with the Department: Title V Facilities (Title Vs), Air State Facilities (ASFs), and Air Facility Registrations (AFRs). Title Vs are major sources of air pollution – those that directly … to demonstrate compliance with the emissions cap. Title Vs include facilities such as solid waste incineration units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stress