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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1711
… Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution The agency address will be used as the return address for the 2018 Form W-2 Statements. For employees who … form W-2, OSC will mail Form W-2 to the employee’s mailing address currently listed in PayServ. If no mailing address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1711-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2018DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. … thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… educational material; purchase DOCCS-approved music, videos, e-books, and other media; and communicate with family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-followDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York … A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22000 in pension payments sent to his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2025-26 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all the recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5Cyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… Bureau of Investigation (FBI), complaints of phishing and similar cyberattacks often used to deliver ransomware … impact on the public when they target public authorities and local governments that oversee a variety of services the … on, including water systems, utilities, airports, schools, and health care facilities. In 2022, there were 2,385 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… of Education (Regulations) stipulate requirements for the referral, evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, and placement of students in special education. The New York … of these students in the 2021-22 school year. The DOE is responsible for evaluating students to determine their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluations-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34 ). About the Program … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… results, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Collections totaled close to $1.6 billion, up $276 … 2020 results State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentFocus on Identity Theft
… important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS INCREASED 200% in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal … browser location field. Don’t click on links received in unsolicited email. Resources Federal Resources Federal … General: Prosecutes individuals and businesses engaged in fraudulent trade practices and provides information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… were also to be publicly available. As the steward of New York’s natural resources and environment, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followControls Over Equipment (Follow-Up)
… Equipment costing $500 or more must be tagged and the tag numbers are recorded in the asset management system. When … policy, which resulted in inconsistent asset tagging. Key Findings H+H has made some progress in addressing the … was partially implemented, and three were not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/20/controls-over-equipment-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… DOB’s State Fiscal Year 2021 Mid-Year Update, issued Oct. 30. Tax receipts from the start of the state’s fiscal year in … withheld local assistance and other payments. As of Nov. 30, the General Fund held a balance of $13.6 billion, $368.3 … anticipates repaying before the end of the fiscal year. On Dec. 15, the state repaid $1 billion of that borrowing; the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial … office for fiscal years 2016 through 2019. The city council did not take sufficient action to acquire financial … The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… the second straight month, local sales tax collections had a tremendous boost. Strong collections in May show the … mid-July and will provide more information on the regional picture of sales tax collections during the second quarter … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… 2016. District officials also did not ensure contractors signed the acceptable use policy forms and retain the forms … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Her thefts were discovered during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County … investigation, prosecution, and conviction, especially the New York State Comptroller’s office for their forensic work.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in … County Court that she stole cash payments made to the town for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, dog licenses, hunting permits and … pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46646 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had … in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… hemp for research purposes. In response, Article 29 of New York’s Agriculture and Markets Law was enacted, launching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-follow