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DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its … (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed … The state Department of Labor DOL failure to replace its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… report also found: The current five-year capital program (calendar 2010-2014) invests $13.8 billion less than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… on behalf of an agency where the State of New York is a party, and Vendor responsibility determinations for the … who can sign agreements to which that agency is a party. The AC 1782-S form provides OSC with an original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesTravel Advisory No. 17
As a reminder the Office of the State Comptroller OSC Travel Manual states if the employees agency or another agency provides meals without charge to the employee that fact including the name of the purchasing agency must be indicated on the employees expense report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… initiatives have helped New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget generate a projected year-end surplus of $3.9 … cuts. As a result, the city has restored $73 million in FY 2024 and an average of more than $200 million annually … the PEG, with projected net savings of $2.6 billion in FY 2024, $2.3 billion in FY 2025, and an average of nearly $2.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… (McDonald/Stavisky) – Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth … Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsComptroller DiNapoli and State Fiscal Officers Urge Federal Administration to Curb Harmful Immigration Enforcement Actions
… Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer Zach B. Conine, Nevada State Treasurer Malia Cohen, California State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-state-fiscal-officers-urge-federal-administration-curb-harmful-immigrationDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… Letitia James, and the New York State Police announced today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and … of dollars from the town he was supposed to be serving. Today, we are ensuring that he will be held accountable. I … Letitia James and the New York State Police announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18-response.pdfXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Section 106 of the State Finance Law requires that moneys received by … Section 106 of the State Finance Law requires that moneys received by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the … with four types of health insurance coverage: prescription drug, medical/surgical, hospital, and mental health and … CVS Health to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period January 1, 2014 through December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… DiNapoli has noted in the past that the city lags national peers in formalizing components of its reserve … bargaining round. The city has budgeted $495 million by FY 2026 for the additional anticipated labor costs. The city’s … collectively could exceed $1.8 billion annually by FY 2026, on top of city-identified budget gaps. The city has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … brother, Denesh Melwani, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree and will pay full restitution of … N.J., entered their pleas before Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court. Mahtani’s sentencing is set for Aug. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Law allows consumers to register their mobile and landline phone numbers on a national registry to reduce unsolicited … 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. Then, in 2003, the … As of Dec. 31, 2017, more than 14 million New York phone numbers were on the registry. DiNapoli's auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to act on his proposal to create an optional investment pool to help fund retire health insurance and other post … New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public employees when they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron Brown on … State Comptroller DiNapoli has focused on ensuring that city of Buffalo residents can claim funds that are rightfully … DiNapoli and Brown held a press conference at Buffalo City Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38)
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these initiatives could be achieved. We also determined whether NYPA’s EVolve NY program met its initial ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, fueled by … years ($6.5 billion in FY 2026 and $6.4 billion in FY 2027) mostly due to savings actions the city plans to take. … FY 2025, $13.7 billion in FY 2026 and $15.5 billion in FY 2027. The city announced its FY 2024 program to eliminate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… address a variety of themes, including clean energy and green infrastructure. DiNapoli’s Sustainable Investment … the Rise Impact Fund; LEED Gold real estate investments, green bonds and private equity investments; ESG risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… renewal term, provide certification (ST-220-CA) to the contracting agency that the requisite (ST 220-TD) … in writing to waive the certification requirements. The contracting agency should request OSC's concurrence on their … in all contract packages submitted to OSC for approval. Contracting agencies should visit the Department of Taxation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentation