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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … “Through our Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, our investigation expanded to … who count on their pension for a secure retirement,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Comptroller DiNapoli and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionOpinion 92-53
… all of the cities within the county, the State Comptroller is not required to approve a distribution formula adopted by … city pursuant to Tax Law, §1224(b). Therefore, the county is required, by Tax Law, §1262(d), to distribute one-half … Tax Law, §1262(c), of the new distribution formula which is outlined in county's resolution. Initially, we note that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 99-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A … Whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has to be one set of rules for everyone, and we will hold people accountable when … referred the matter to the Attorney General’s Office as part of the Comptroller and Attorney General’s Joint Task … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. The investigation was conducted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… by contract with a private company, citizens must receive the highest quality of service for the lowest possible cost. … to see if opportunities for cost savings exist. There are a number of ways to potentially lower municipal garbage … about transfer stations across the state. The NYSDEC also has general information about solid waste composition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… Yonkers, New York, Inc. (Yonkers) [pdf] ; and the City of Rochester (Rochester) and the Rochester Firefighters Two Percent … fire companies, benevolent associations and the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FFI is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… that was initiated from the Governor's Medicaid Redesign Team proposal. As a result, DOH is not fully realizing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… Purpose Describe data on the automated Correction Report. Affected Employees … Entry page by OSC staff. This new report will be run from data in the PayServ system after OSC has completed processing … to agencies, provide better internal controls, ensure data integrity, and will allow agencies to view corrections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/572-automated-correction-report-transaction-changes-time-entry-pageComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… straw donations orchestrated by George Gonzalez and Anna Mendez, who were arraigned for their roles in the false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation from service, represent significant costs for the Village. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted … or adequately supported Furthermore employees were paid for overtime that in some instances was not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Contact Us
… Comptroller’s office returns certain unclaimed property to owners – no claim required. For inquiries, see our … asked questions or contact us with the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent … or lost your Claim ID, complete our contact form . How do I start a claim? See How to Search and Claim Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 … families within required timeframes, they overpaid three childcare providers a total of $7,104. The overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 23 local governments in New York state were designated in fiscal stress for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2024, up from 14 a year ago, with increases in each … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Finds Increase in Entities Designated in Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli's Annual Report on MTA Debt Highlights Progress on Capital Investments and Debt Management
… becomes entangled in federal politics or delayed, it could force the MTA into making hard choices between increasing its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapolis-annual-report-mta-debt-highlights-progress-capital-investments-and-debtTown of Denmark – Claims Auditing (2026M-32)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Denmark (Town) Board (Board) properly audit and approve … – January 21, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense in preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-denmark-claims-auditing-2026m-32Opinion 2005-9
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (training requirement for board members) … LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected member of a component …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2341
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … Services Unit – BU05 who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained … (Earnings Code ORC). If an employee receives a payment and has worked in more than one agency but has been paid by all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2341-2024-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1992
… up-to-date. Employees who have been inactive for more than three pay periods will not receive Direct Deposit. Note: If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1992-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsOpinion 89-4
… is a director of the bank and a shareholder of less than one percent of the bank's outstanding stock. You state that there is only one other bank in the town and that one of the town councilmen is a member of that bank's … is a director of the bank and a shareholder of less than one percent of the banks outstanding stock …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Opinion 2004-7
… for properties within the villages (see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-369, p 405; 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-1159, … tax only if expressly delegated to it by the Legislature (NY Const, art. XVI, 1; see, e.g., City of New York v State of New York , 94 NY2d 577, 709 NYS2d 122; Greater Poughkeepsie Library District v Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7