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DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including limiting … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today called for changes to the states fiscal practices restricting backdoor spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and ordered to pay full restitution, New York State … through October 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $83,188 in Social Security benefits. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… provide housing stability. As such, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) provided funding for emergency economic relief for individuals, families, and businesses affected by … 2017 through 2023, and about $127 million CDBG COVID-19 relief aid (CDBG-CV) through the CARES Act. During the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityState Police Bulletin No. SP-240
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s Automatic processing of the 2023 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees: Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs Automatic processing of the 2023 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-240-2023-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-232
… 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of … Stip), Leave of Absence/MTS (Military Training Stipend) or Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/2022 are eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-232-2022-state-police-expertise-payOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the … of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Career and Technical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1793
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employees Retirement Plan page due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1793-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found … 2010 through February 2015, college officials created 10 senior executive positions with annual salaries averaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243
… checks, direct deposit returns, and retirement refunds, in addition to the status of direct deposit returns and … is issued to) Invoice Information Payment Amount Voucher in SFS Vendor ID Vendor Description Payroll Check Exchange … stop/reissues) Payment Status Paid (check has been created in SFS) Stopped (check has been stopped at the bank) Stale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2243-new-payroll-check-notification-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.1
… checks, direct deposit returns, and retirement refunds, in addition to the status of direct deposit returns and … is issued to) Invoice Information Payment Amount Voucher in SFS Vendor ID Vendor Description Payroll Check Exchange … stop/reissues) Payment Status Paid (check has been created in SFS) Stopped (check has been stopped at the bank) Stale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22431-new-payroll-check-notification-reportUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-345
… 220 of the Judiciary Law, and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the salaries … Pay Period 19C, paychecks dated 12/18/2024, each Judge and Justice must be placed on a Leave of Absence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-345-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-judges-and-justicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2279
… deduction. For personal insurance deductions (life, auto, home, etc.), each vendor will determine the catch-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2279-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-nys-legislative-membersDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. They employ thousands of people and contributed $2.7 billion to the state’s gross … Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, was charged with Grand Larceny. “Jill Havens allegedly betrayed the trust of … Haven’s predecessor at the hose company was convicted of grand larceny in 2019, after an investigation by DiNapoli … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000The North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the state. Access to … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… to operate over 1,700 substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment and prevention programs (Programs) across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… paid 647 non-payroll disbursements totaling approximately $2.1 million during the audit period. It is the responsibility … a thorough claims audit. For example, although the Highway Department received detailed invoices of individual … process for 12 purchases totaling $4,500 by using a credit account established with a local vendor who sold metal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Cuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… $1,300 for the Superintendent’s private personal event. Without the Superintendent’s involvement, the Manager … teacher to serve at a different private non-District event. Both of these purchases were inappropriate and not for … $1300 for the Superintendents private personal event Without the Superintendents involvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Transforming the Procurement Function
… nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. As of … ranging from office supplies and market research to rail cars and construction contracts. As of May 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-function