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Unclaimed Property Relating to Insurance Companies
Unclaimed property subject to Article VII of the Abandoned Property Law includes: Matured endowments, Life insurance proceeds when the insured reached the limit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/insurance-companies.pdfUnclaimed Property Relating to General Corporations
Unclaimed property subject to Article V of the Abandoned Property Law includes amounts and securities due on a company’s own debt and equity issues, municipal d
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/general-corporations.pdfHousing Production in New York City
Over the last 14 years, housing supply growth in New York City outpaced that of the state, even as it lagged the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-24-2025.pdfAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be fixed immediately,” DiNapoli said. “Young children … taking action on our recommendations so all children have a safe learning environment.” The UPK program was established … different health code articles with separate regulations (i.e., certain requirements are included in one article but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… positive outcomes. Three counties did not fully implement CPS program improvement plans to reduce recurrence rates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 91-5
… which was outstanding when the coterminous village was incorporated should be treated as debt of the village for … The general provisions of law applicable to villages incorporated to be coterminous with a town, and towns created … with the State Comptroller as required of every municipal corporation by General Municipal Law, §30 (Opn No. 79-124, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5DiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… ("USPIS") announced that Gregory Bayard pled guilty to wire fraud today in White Plains federal court. The charge … Postal Inspection Service for their collaboration on this case." "As a fiduciary of an estate, Gregory Bayard's duty … 2009, the decedent's son retained an attorney and filed a motion in the Surrogate's Court to remove Bayard as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedOpinion 91-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of interest by requesting that OTB officials fill out a confirmation form listing certain outside employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… Assistant Attorney General Milton Yu and Investigative Analyst II Paul Strocko of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau, Legal Support Analyst KerryAnn Rodriguez and Supervising Analyst Brian Selfon of the Public Integrity Bureau, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingOpinion 91-35
… a negotiating unit, but not to the increase received by an immediate subordinate who is not a member of a negotiating … department may receive an increase in salary equal to that given to the sergeant of the department, but less than the … St Comp No. 86-23, p 39; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-20, p 26). It is clear from the statutory language cited above that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Virtual Currency Licensing
… According to Part 200, virtual currency is “any type of digital unit that is used as a medium of exchange or a form … Virtual currency shall be broadly construed to include digital units of exchange that have a centralized repository … applicants, DFS stated it used a website to search for tax warrants but could not document this action and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/02/virtual-currency-licensingDiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank State Senator Elijah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… of legislative changes on interest received in current and new funds of the State. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Auditors conducted … while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets. Below are the findings of some of the communities reviewed: … Therefore, taxpayers do not have assurance that the best prices were obtained. Officials did not obtain competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse communities with one of the … jobs and household income,” DiNapoli said. “Despite the neighborhood’s economic success, some challenges remain. The … include school overcrowding and a need for more affordable housing. “Comptroller DiNapoli’s thought-provoking economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesOpinion 89-25
… Contracts (for use of excess capacity of sewage treatment plant) -- Financing of (permissible means of financing … for the needs of the village or its inhabitants. This is in reference to your inquiry concerning the expansion of a … or type of capital improvement (GML, §6-c[2],[4],[8]). Where a village establishes a capital reserve fund to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25XI.18.A Executive Law Article 15-A- Participation by Minority Group Members and Women with Respect to State Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Article 15-A of the Executive Law, signed into law on July 19, 1988, authorized the creation of an Office (now … and business opportunities for minorities and women on state contracts. The mission of the DMWBD is “to promote … 313 of the law requires contracting agencies to administer rules and regulations promulgated by DMWBD for implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18a-executive-law-article-15-participation-minority-group-members-and-women-respect-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2320
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the Police Benevolent … Inc. (PBANYS) are affected. Background: Per the request from the PBANYS dated February 19, 2025, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2320-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseOpinion 2024-1
… to fund replacement of all public and privately owned lead water service lines in the City without violating Section 1 … conversations with City and State Environmental Facilities Corporation (“EFC”) officials and a review of public records, … as follows: No county, city, town, village or school district shall give or loan any money or property to or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Tuition Reimbursement and Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) through PayServ. Affected … The new earnings codes will be implemented in July of 2025 and affected employees may see payments in any check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensure