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The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
Identity theft cases surged in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/increasing-threat-of-identity-theft.pdfControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (2018-N-3) 180-day response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has appropriate oversight and adequate controls over the capital improvement process at City-owned homeless shelters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-18n3-response.pdfExamination of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments 2
This is the second in a series of reports that will be issued to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) regarding our examination of NYS SSP
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-01-09b.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget, February 2019
State tax revenues in December and January fell far short of earlier projections, making the process of adopting the new State budget more difficult than in the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2019-20.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfNew York State Common Retirement Fund - Responsible Contractor Policy
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF”or the Fund) has a deep interest in the condition of workers employed on behalf of the CRF and its advisors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/resources/pdf/responsible-contractor-policy.pdfHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up) (2014-F-14)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD) to implement the recomm
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f14.pdfSmall Estates Affidavit (S.C.P.A. Section 1310)
If the account owner is deceased and there was no estate representative appointed by the courts, the surviving spouse or child of the deceased or the unreimburs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/small-estates-affidavit.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2017-2018, May 2018
This report identifies the number of late payments, the number of days to process late payments, the amount of interest paid and the reasons for the delays.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2017-18.pdfSample Section 45 Document
An example of a notice for an employee to acknowledge right to NYSLRS membership pursuant to Section 45 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/emp-reporting-section-45-sample.pdfExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SU
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-10-30.pdfOpinion 90-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity … engineering, land surveying and legal expenses incurred in connection with subdivision review so long as they are … to the average costs incurred by the town planning board in reviewing subdivision applications. TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts … “I acknowledge that this disposition was a long time in coming,” District Attorney Perfetti said. “I want to … a reminder to those who enjoy the honor of public service in that they execute their duties with the responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps. These gaps were … billion annually once federal pandemic relief is exhausted in 2025, in addition to $401 million in known budget risks, and other … services to the New York region faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2025
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … to PEF employees. Pursuant to the side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and … dated 05/25/2022. Eligibility Criteria Full-time employees in BU05 in the Department of Transportation (Department ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2025-2020-and-2021-retroactive-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-yearsCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Little Falls (City) Common Council (Council) and … operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability. Key Findings The Council and City officials did not adopt structurally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… Services (BOCES) officials ensured: Security awareness training was provided, Information technology (IT) assets were accessed for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network and financial system were … did not regularly provide formalized IT security awareness training, assess computer usage to confirm IT assets were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards that will help ensure greater … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced … Fortune 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillards have agreed to new reporting standards that will help ensure greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
… Authority has undertaken to fix the issues we identified.” In 2024, Thruway reported $1 billion in toll and related revenues, up from $804 million in 2021. E-Z Pass accounts for 95% of all tolls collected in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsTier Status – Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
Career Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members covered by Sections 75f and 75g Tier Status
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1508/tier-status