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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and today announced the … will not be tolerated and I will continue to partner with Attorney General Schneiderman to root out fraud of public … our state pension system will be held accountable,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Through my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… are supposed to serve is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office for partnering with my office and continuing to pursue justice in this case and … defendants could have been used for student achievement. My office will work diligently to ensure that the students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… exceeding the conditions of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included … exceeding the conditions of the contract including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a team dinner that included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… year, the State Comptroller and DOB monitor the flow of revenue and the pattern of expenditures against financial plan projections. The State Comptroller is required under Section 8 of the State Finance Law to issue monthly, quarterly, and … fiscal year the State Comptroller and DOB monitor the flow of revenue and the pattern of expenditures against financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… DiNapoli and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the … State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said, “This arrest demonstrates the hard work of our law enforcement … DiNapoli and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the … appropriation must be approved by the Board of Education and City Council before it can be used. If the fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4Accounts Payable Advisory No. 73
… and freight charges and how to enter the amounts in the voucher when applicable. The section also informs agencies of … Parcel Service (UPS)” to “Statewide Contract Vendor for Small Package Delivery.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/73-paying-sales-tax-and-freight-amountsTaxable Travel
… 2016. These included expenses for rental vehicles and fuel to conduct rent inspections throughout the New York … metropolitan area. The objective of our examination was to determine whether (i) the expenses were incurred for … were within 35 miles of his official station. According to the State Travel Manual, the employee was not in travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… DEC issued a consent order requiring construction of a new facility with a completion deadline of April 2017. If the new facility is not completed by the deadline, DEC could levy … to its customers. Key Recommendations Ensure that the new facility is constructed by or before the DEC deadline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate … corruption and partner with law enforcement to bring offenders to justice and recoup stolen public money. My … to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for their partnership with my staff to hold this official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… to the adult education program and the procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through … District officials did not seek competition for eight professional services and insurance totaling approximately … appropriate tuition rates. Monitor the procurement of professional services to ensure compliance with adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultIX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) is an all-electronic payment and … receives immediate notification of approval or rejection for all online payment requests with the exception of those … relating to the ASAP accounts under their authority. For OSC-managed grants, please e-mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Authority’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2011, to February 29, 2012. Background The Watertown Housing Authority is a municipal housing authority created to provide low-rent housing in the City of Watertown. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
City of Poughkeepsie Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight 2013M30
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30XII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… whether the individual is, or has been, on the payroll of the State at any time during the current calendar year. The State encompasses any department, board, commission, etc., that has its payroll processed by OSC. The legislature, its commissions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… in the last two decades, an increase of 53%, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Comptroller warns city funding must keep pace with demand to support critical services for older adults in the future. … older adults are living on fixed incomes and no one wants to see them priced out of their homes because of a lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program (Program) designed to support small businesses or for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations … systems that supply drinking water to more than 3,300 people to prepare and submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan to … of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Monitoring of Homeless Data (2023-S-38) The Office of Temporary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2001-9
… of municipal officers and employees in "contracts" of the municipality are prohibited (see General Municipal Law §801) … "any claim, account or demand against or agreement with a municipality, express or implied ..." (General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Opinion 2000-16
… as beneficiaries on a group life insurance policy paid for with foreign fire insurance tax monies certain persons not … however, that any such interpretation must be consistent with recent judicial interpretations of the word "family." … association that purchased a life insurance policy with insurance tax monies may permit a nonrelated beneficiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will apply to all subsequent employment in … in these plans. In your existing retirement plan, for each year of service beyond 25 years, including ERS service, you … not listed as creditable above would be classified as. What is the deadline to elect one of these plans? For members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-plan