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DiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… a year earlier. As the city reopened and progressed from Phase 1 at the beginning of June to Phase 4 at the end of July, employment grew, reaching nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicOpinion 88-66
… Davis v Board of Education , 125 AD2d 534, 509 NYS2d 612; New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… it should entail a thorough and deliberate examination to determine that the claim is a legal obligation and a … body or official is supplied with sufficient information to make that determination. When auditing claims, the … not for a legitimate purpose include: Gifts and donations to private entities in violation of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingIT Security: Key 12 Areas of Concern – Information Technology Governance
… Area #1 – IT Policy Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness Area #3 – Computer Hardware, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-key-12-areas-concernService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… credit. As a NYSLRS member, you earn service credit for your paid public employment with a participating … You may also be able to receive additional service credit for public employment before you became a NYSLRS member or for military service. This booklet describes the types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Mount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
Determine whether the Mount Vernon City School District (District) Board and District officials procured natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mount-vernon-2019-91.pdfDivorce – State Police Plan
… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are considered marital property and can … be required to name your ex-spouse as beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable. You may be required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorceDivorce – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are marital property and can be divided … be required to name your ex-spouse as beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable. You may be required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/divorceDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… service, and time served. Colucci served 209 days in jail, paid restitution in full and completed her community service. “Public … the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… May 30, 2012. Background The Town of Pulteney is located in Steuben County and has a population of 1,285. The Town is … or that sufficient review and oversight procedures are in place. The Board also did not perform an audit of the … notification, or disaster recovery. There is no system in place for monitoring IT activity or changes in the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. … I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesIX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… peer review, award, payment, performance monitoring, and final closeout of the grant award. The UEI number for … through G5, each agency is required to register their UEI and the State’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) with the … amount being returned. The Federal Department of Education and state agencies can view relevant data online, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… MWBE subcontractors. Find Business Opportunities Become an Emerging Manager The Emerging Manager Program helps ensure that MWBEs in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full restitution after … announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the … Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement system.” Deanna Hansen’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionLakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… access to review the Department Treasurer’s records, they do not do so. The Board does not review any of the bank … prepared by the Department Treasurer or annually audit or cause to be audited any of the Treasurers’ records. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overOffice of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference
… Thank you for your interest in the Office of Operations 2025 Virtual … By attending any of the courses below, you will be added to the Office of Operations email distribution list to receive future communications related to its annual Fall … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conferenceMessage from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… continuing recovery from COVID-19 and economic growth. In this environment, State policymakers increased support for … care and other programs. At the same time, new risks to financial stability are emerging. These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough … notes: As of December 2015, there were 886 fire districts in the state. All 62 cities and many of the state's villages … approximately 1,200 fire officials across the state in the last three years on financial matters. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… of soliciting competition. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… controls over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 through … not being used to its fullest capabilities. Employee and vehicle information are not identified within the system and … providing the best total price. Establish a comprehensive vehicle fleet policy. Ensure that a needs assessment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312