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DiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to unlawfully collect pension … Court Justice Barry Kron based upon his guilty plea in October to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D … larceny. Bunn has already served six months in federal prison related to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… of the State of New York Article 5 Section 1 states that “The State Comptroller shall be required: To audit all … and collection of all revenues and receipts; and To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated … the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 was 10.35 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, … state’s pension fund to withstand tough challenges. That’s why the Fund remains one of the nation’s strongest, providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… company also spent $14,000 on a holiday party, coffee and food unrelated to providing client services, and flowers for … include: contracts that were not competitively bid; food for clients and staff; unnecessary storage units; and … For example, two clients were paying more than the fair market value for their housing, and another two clients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… being particularly disadvantaged in proving their identity online. DOL acknowledged that certain groups may encounter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… can respond today via the Census Bureau’s online response form . Prior Editions August 19, 2020 August 5, 2020 July … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates … While New York State has regained more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: (1) to audit all vouchers before payment and all official … and collection of all revenues and receipts; and (3) to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… and pest infestations among other unsafe conditions at developments in Manhattan, Queens and on Staten Island. … families across the state. HPD oversees 93 Mitchell-Lama developments in the city with about 46,902 apartments. The … Corporation (HDC) performs physical inspections of the developments, and HPD relies on HDC reports to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… be awarded contracts for modernization this year. Subway cars are aging and increasingly prone to break downs. The … in 2022, up from 20 years in 2013. Replacing the oldest cars, which are over 40 years old and break down at nearly … to 2025. It is concerning that some of the replacement cars have arrived with equipment problems. Overall, MTA needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2322
… increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, Facility Security Pay, Hazardous Duty Pay, Expanded Duty Pay, … which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and NYSCOPBA, provides for an increase in … ), Next of Kin Affidavit ( AC 934-P ), and original death certificate should be submitted to the Payroll Reversal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2323
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, … Hazardous Duty Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected … Additional Pay page using the applicable Effective Date from the Effective Dates section to reflect the April 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2323-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-commandAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically … It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and grants for home repairs, and … which comprises 12 counties in the Mohawk Valley and North Country, had the lowest average with 1.2%. SONYMA last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for the general management and control of … be lost or misappropriated without detection. In addition, when the financial records and reports are not accurate, the … report must be prepared and forwarded to our office within 90 days. To the extent practicable, implementation of the CAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42DiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… state and city budgets.” Despite new regulations and the high cost of legal settlements related to the 2008 financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startWest Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… The Board did not have the necessary information it needed to help ensure that the Department’s financial … prepared a monthly or annual report for the Board or membership to review. Also, the Treasurer did not provide the Board or membership with bank statements, canceled check images and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyRochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)
… The School Board (Board) contracted with a management company (Company) to provide management services. The … Section 1 of the State Constitution and the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) authority as set forth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Proposal & Tesla Board Members
… that the Fund will vote against Elon Musk’s proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection at Tesla Inc.’s Nov. 6, 2025, Annual Meeting. “Elon Musk’s latest trillion-dollar pay … other investors to vote against Elon Musk’s proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-proposal-tesla-board-membersNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… pension fund remains one of the nation’s strongest and best funded, providing state and municipal employees with … Fund's estimated value reflects benefits of $2.89 billion paid out during the quarter. Its audited value as of the … South Dakota and Tennessee. DiNapoli initiated quarterly investment performance reporting in 2009 as part of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-results