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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … the vendor should automatically trigger a determination. A previous non-responsibility finding does not necessarily ban … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Conduct a Responsibility Review … You should consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… of the West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and … (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Jan … Police, and the HUD OIG, they will be held accountable for their actions.” “The arrests today were the culmination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … funding. WIOA took effect in October 2016 and is designed to strengthen and improve the national public workforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time … goals of the Climate Act strive to improve quality of life for New Yorkers, protect the environment, and strengthen … and to notify the applicant. In addition, ORES must make a final decision and issue a final siting permit for any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… implementation of CPSS improved the payment experiences for the public and promoted time and cost savings for City agencies. The audit covered the period from July … and Payment Services, is to deliver a citywide service for the acceptance of payments and related business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsEDSS - General Help for All Transactions
… the Resubmit button to return your transaction to OSC for review. What if I get an email notification that my … Cancel the transaction (it will not be returned to OSC for audit). You can do this by selecting “Delete” on the … documentation on the “Attach” page and “Resubmit” to OSC for review. The status will return to In Progress (OSC) once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-general-help-all-transactionsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… the potential of these programs but found key areas for improvements at the Department of Labor (DOL) which oversees them. “Apprenticeship programs open doors for many New Yorkers to access well-paid jobs that become … I commend Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon and her team for their efforts in promoting New York’s apprenticeship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachAdministrative Hearings
… or retirement service credit, you are entitled to an administrative hearing. If you are denied a benefit, you will … telephone number provided on your Notice of Hearing. An administrative hearing is a formal legal proceeding with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearings2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdfThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers rose by 89 and 106 percent, respectively. There were 121 more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateVII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies receive revenue for a variety of reasons. The recording of a cash receipt is … Agency operations – receipts agencies are responsible for collecting Reimbursements of accounts receivables Agency … Accounting Operations (BSAO) staff. The chartfield coding for these transactions is established in advance by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receiptsDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) for premiums over a more than four … to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “System flaws and incorrect or incomplete … for a long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… The state Department of Health (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who … with New York City in conjunction with the Medicaid Inspector General's office and DOH to help resolve the issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… said. "While the Department of Buildings deserves credit for taking steps to address the concerns and recommendations … at work done by certified elevator inspectors who worked for companies contracted by the New York City Department of … hazard, which requires the elevator to be shut down for repair. A fourth non-DOB inspector did catch the problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… of aging infrastructure through continued funding for these priorities, thoughtful capital planning and more … three other metro areas (Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo) make up nearly another quarter of the total. The problem itself is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-240
… End of Contract Bonus Payment and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … (CSEA) (Bargaining Unit 87), provides for a one time, lump sum bonus payment in the amount of $750.00, effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-240-2017-unified-court-system-csea-end-contract-bonus-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1312
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the April 2014 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal … five years. Effective Date(s) Payments may be submitted for Institution Extra Lag paychecks dated 05/01/14 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1312-april-2014-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employees