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Do We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… to give it back.” Unclaimed funds is more than $13 billion in lost and forgotten money dating back to the 1940s. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… Statewide, there were 33 school districts designated in fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending in 2019, up from 26 reported in both 2018 and 2017. “Some of New York’s school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Review (Westchester County) The 2021-22 budget relies on nonrecurring revenue of $55.2 million, such as fund … potentially be over budget by as much as $2 million based on the 2020-21 fiscal year overtime costs. Over the last 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in advance of Amazon’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, … and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business, in light of the significant controversies and lawsuits … success. “Jeff Bezos has been an outspoken advocate in the fight against systemic racism. I believe he deeply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for … also reminds recipients to spend their new gift cards in a timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… if the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) ensured that managing agents properly accounted for application fees received and, if applicable, returned … and placed on waiting lists when conducting lotteries for the various developments. Waiting lists contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… the New York City Police Department is monitoring video feeds from 1,000 cameras in the subway system. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were not paid in a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid … were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program in accordance with program goals and requirements. The audit covered awards in funding years 2017-19. About the Program HCR consists of … prescribed time frames to better support senior homeowners in need of assistance. Specifically, we found: Inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1564.1
… of refunds for deferred compensation contributions in a current calendar year pay check for which an employee … compensation leave. Affected Employees Active employees in Company “NYS” who, in the current year, contributed earnings to a deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15641-new-york-state-deferred-compensation-plan-nysdcp-refunds-employeesNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… Objective To determine whether participating organizations and members … for the purpose of providing health insurance benefits to State government employees, retirees, and their dependents. The Law also allows for the inclusion of other public employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… tax forms, but too much of this money remains unused when it should be fighting cancer, helping veterans, or … Remembrance and Cemetery Maintenance and Operation, and Teen Health Education. The more than $15 million sitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in compliance with governing statutes and guidelines. Our … for vendors annually, it did not prepare the required list of preferred vendors until 2013. Additionally, several … The NCPA’s Annual Reports to the State Comptroller did not list non-cash estate assets as required by statute. Thus, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesPipeline Safety Oversight
… and other situations that left businesses and residents without gas. DPS does not perform analyses of all available … of pipeline safety data, and then determine which analyses can best provide both DPS and the Operators with the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Resolution (Resolution) and indicate their participation by checking the box that says “Participates in the Employer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services … rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5DiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… she's known to provide access and opportunity for residents to take part in board meetings. Assemblywoman … Green Light Bill,a bill that provides driver's licenses for undocumented New Yorkers. She is also a national leader … Smikle, Jr. has been a political and policy consultant for almost 20 years. During his career, he founded Basil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of New York State small businesses received assistance in recent months through the federal government’s Paycheck … survey data for the week ending June 27. $38.2 billion in PPP loans were approved for New York applicants through … provide guidance to lenders about prioritizing borrowers in underserved and rural markets, those borrowers, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… Queens has more residents than at any time in its history, a record number of jobs and businesses, and … other borough. Bayside and Astoria were on StreetEasy’s list of the “hottest neighborhoods” in New York City in 2017, … Elmhurst and Woodside made the “neighborhoods to watch” list for 2018. Elementary schools in Queens were the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offState Agencies Bulletin No. 1161
… BU21 Deficit Reduction Plan Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 21 – Security Services Unit (SSU). The … SSU BU21 Deficit Reduction Plans will be processed in Administration Pay Period 5L, checks dated 06/20/2012 and … on 03/07/2012 (Institution) or 03/14/2012 (Administration) In Institution and Administration Pay Period 5L, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1161-2011-2012-and-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-non-arbitration-eligible