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State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook

… Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development District … (BDD) and deposited $10 million in public funds to the bank. The BDD program, administered by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), supports the establishment of bank and credit union branches in areas across New York State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-new

Borrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan

… to see the available self-service loan features. By Mail: Print a loan application from our Forms page and mail your completed and notarized application to NYSLRS. Applying by mail adds processing time to your loan, as compared to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0

Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million

… they take what they are supposed to protect. Melin took advantage of his position as treasurer of the Patterson Fire … behind bars, making sure he will no longer be able to take advantage of those who put their trust in him.” According to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-his

Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)

… included in our initial audit report, Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles ( 2020-S-31 ). … facility, respectively, under the Office of Central Maintenance Facilities, and are responsible for managing the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition of non-revenue service vehicles …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-follow

The 80/20 Housing Program

… Purpose To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agency’s … provides low-interest financing to multifamily rental developers who commit to designating at least 20 percent of a … provide real estate tax abatements, as incentives to developers. In New York City, participating Program …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-program

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually spend approximately $60 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

DiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund

… invested in Ambrell through the Hamilton Lane’s Hudson River Co-Investment Fund. “The In-State Private Equity … of Rochester technology and a talented management team has proven to be a winning formula. Trillium Group is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fund

East Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B25-5-2)

… revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s adopted 2024-25 budget were reasonable. Background Pursuant … operating surplus, we conducted a review of the District’s adopted budget for the current 2024-25 fiscal year. Key … exceeds the 4 percent statutory limitation. The 2024-25 adopted budget relies on the use of nonrecurring funding of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b25-5-2

State Police Bulletin No. SP-244

… and Leave of Absence/MLL), and who return to the payroll by 10/31/2025, may receive the payment upon return from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-244-2024-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-troopers-unit

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-297

… provides for a longevity lump sum payment based upon total number of years spent at a salary at the maximum of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-297-april-2021-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-payment

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … appropriately and effectively.” Alton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (Wayne County) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

V.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance

… The Category Code ChartField is used to identify an item/service being … use UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code) Category codes statewide. There are over 50,000 … Codes that are configured in the SFS. Where a Category Code field is used or required, it will be entered at the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-code

VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… which include, but are not limited to: Developing and implementing a complete system of internal controls … Monthly reconciliation of advance account receipts and disbursements to bank statements as described in Section 10.F - Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation of this Chapter; Advance funds should …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overview

Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits

… Benefits information and the appropriate publication for the member’s tier and retirement plan should be carefully … For assistance in enabling JavaScript for your specific browser, go to Activate JavaScript . Rev. 2/23 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-template

WSP USA Inc.

… million for the period January 11, 2022 through May 31, 2026. We examined a sample of high-risk expenses totaling … Findings The Department approved for payment 1,890 labor hours totaling $107,040 where the documentation did not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-inc

State Police Bulletin No. SP-237

… PBA Short Term Disability, PBA Critical Illness, or PBA Accident insurance will notice a change in the way their … Term Disability: Short Term Disability Critical Illness Accident Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective … NYSPBA Critical Illness Ins Deduction Code 562: NYSPBA Accident Insurance Deduction Code 545 continues to be used …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545

Emerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle

… Emerging Manager Program has compiled guidance including a Universal Definition and Life Cycle Stages to assist in … of asset class considerations. The Fund’s Emerging Manager Universal Definition includes characteristics such as: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycle

Early Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) on its … State Education Law, providers such as ECEC are reimbursed by counties through rates set by SED. SED sets the special education tuition rates based on … To determine whether the costs reported by the Early Childhood Education Center ECEC on its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual