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DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… a $133,860 extension of a related contract due to the criminal probe. “Mr. Dunkel diverted more than $87,000 in … grant contracts from 2006 to 2013. As a result of the criminal probe, DiNapoli’s office today rejected a $133,860 … For a copy of the criminal complaint, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftOpinion 88-53
… -- Retirement Benefits (exclusion of compensation for working vacations from calculation of final average salary) RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§302(9)(d), 431: … includable in the calculation of one year final average salary. You ask whether compensation paid to police officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… which was $7.8 billion, or 5.5%, higher than last year for the same period. All Funds spending through December was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionOpinion 90-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Neither section 150, nor any other provision of State law, however, provides for the establishment of the … election is not otherwise provided). Although there is no State statute which authorizes the creation of the office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or … professionals providing services through the Medicaid fee-for-service program to be enrolled as participating providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noXVII.1 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… to lapse pursuant to Sections 40, 99-d and 99-e of the State Finance Law. Agencies are responsible for ensuring that … to lapse pursuant to Sections 40 99d and 99e of the State Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii1-overviewDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… New York City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because of … social safety net services has shot up, with significant increases in unemployment compensation, Medicaid, and cash … and high-end real estate. The impact of any proposed tax increases remains uncertain, but care is needed to avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… November 23, 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by … significantly and is now the lowest among the sectors, at 26 percent in October 2021. The shares of small businesses in … 37,971 2,250,123 42,621 2,607,437 4,650 357,314 12.2% 15.9% Total Small Businesses 358,669 3,694,759 402,179 4,167,720 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city … recommendations, and we will continue to provide guidance for a more transparent financial account of the city’s … adequate policies and procedures, lacking formal guidance for interim financial reporting, budget transfers and fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the Program is to help control excessive industrial pollution by requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightState Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social Security Number on their employees’ … entered in the National ID field in Personal Information as follows: Workforce Administration>Personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… to ensure that New York’s hard-working taxpayers don’t get fleeced by corrupt contractors.” Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … Revenue Code §6721 imposes a penalty per infraction for every information return that is filed with a missing/incorrect taxpayer identification number (TIN). For the year 2024, the penalty amount is $310 per infraction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… in the markets and persistent inflation are cause for concern. In addition, the direction of federal tax policy … which was $8.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher costs in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… to a low-carbon economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a leader on addressing the investment challenges posed by … management quality and carbon performance. The index is designed to reflect the performance of global and … risks and opportunities related to climate change. This is in addition to the $2 billion the Fund committed to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … holder on his father’s checking account and did not report his father’s death to the New York State Local … County businesses. He also made ATM withdrawals in New Jersey, Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-279
… Year Salary Calculation Affected Employees SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL and CYF Background In any fiscal year in which February 29th falls, the biweekly salary calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-279-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2019-2020-sunyAudit Response Timeframe
… (Titus) / S.5448 (Skoufis) – Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations included within final reports for corrective action. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations included within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/audit-response-timeframe-0Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services, and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all medical care related to the terminal illness. Hospice … and physician services, medical social services, drugs for symptom control and pain relief, counseling, and physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care