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Opinion 88-3
… AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' … to the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Board for payment into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. Accordingly, … that subdivision pertains only to " fines " and has no application to civil penalties . In conclusion, therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3DiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, … to thank ADA Victor Mui, the State Comptroller and the New York State Police for their hard work on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsOpinion 89-23
… §72-h: A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall several times … implies the power to grant the lesser right of a revocable license to use (see 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-162, p 205), it is our opinion that the village may also grant such a license to the Division of Parole without consideration or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Opinion 96-18
… of express statutory authority ( McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; Kupferman v Katz , 19 AD2d 824, 243 NYS2d 773, affd … to the conduct of a referendum on determining Staten Islanders' interest in becoming a separate city). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State … Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed … his community’s trust and stole over $300,000 meant to protect it,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same period last year, … Year-over-year growth in collections during the first half of 2025 almost doubled that for the same period last year … tax collections totaled $119 billion in the first half of 2025 an increase of 37 $423 million compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He … a signatory or account holder, received $67,423 through an online payment platform from the account. Additionally, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and procedures) or unsupported. Empire State Development Corp. (ESD) Selected Aspects of the Minority and Women-Owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… will occur and remain undetected. Internal controls over IT seek to help ensure that computer systems and the data … in policies. Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and monitoring IT internal controls. An important way that governing boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York … Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also announced the appointment of Louis Dubin, a member of REAC since 2003, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… Tax collections in April were more than $1 billion, or 17 percent lower, than … but $86.8 million higher than the projections included in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan released earlier this … decrease, sharper than expected, was primarily in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, where a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… that any public official would choose to betray their promise to safeguard taxpayers’ money, but today Dennis Brown … restitution, of which he has already paid $125,000. Brown’s crimes were uncovered in 2018 by DiNapoli’s office, who then partnered with the State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementXII.6.H Paying an Accidental Death Benefit – XII. Expenditures
… in specific bargaining units whose survivors receive full payment pursuant to the Federal Public Safety Officers … Act of 1976 are not eligible for this accidental death payment. These accidental death benefit payments provide for … System (SFS). Business Units must create a Single Payment voucher using Vendor ID ‘0400000005’ (Statewide Death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6h-paying-accidental-death-benefitWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… PFRS (15 percent of regular salary) members Overtime which is paid by private, non-governmental entities Payments made … 125 of the Internal Revenue Code: “…by an employee who is a participant in the New York State and Local Employees’ … thereto, any salary reduction elected by an employee who is a participant in the New York State and Local Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… and details that may affect your present or future payroll processing for Section 414(h): Participation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… flexibility to local governments and school districts by: extending the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes … local government organizations gave the comptroller’s office input in the development of this legislation. Peter … a COVID-19 Financial Survival Toolkit to help New York’s residents, government entities, nonprofits and businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City, and their major public authorities during the … planned sales of $4.27 billion include $2.97 billion of new money and $1.30 billion of refundings or reofferings as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… and BOCES Business Officials An expendable trust is a trust whose resources, both principal and earnings, may be … changes will be made to the USA effective for fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2001: Trusts that benefit your … only the basis of accounting and reporting of trust funds. Account codes, accounting records, budgeting, bank accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing … provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to … The Social Services Block Grant SSBG Assistance Listing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… ESD undertakes projects intended to generate employment and economic benefits and provide financial assistance to companies locating or … rates of growth, generate higher-paying jobs for workers, and produce other positive economic and fiscal benefits. ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-follow