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Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… Objective To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the … January 1, 2016 through April 16, 2021. About the Program ESD is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of … development, marketing, and other forms of assistance. ESD offers 57 programs with over 5,000 associated projects. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to McDonald’s decision to disclose workforce … ESG and workforce issues. The Fund owned 1,674,102 shares in McDonald’s valued at $359,229,000 as of Dec. 31, 2020. … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with an estimated $247.7 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityAllegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… validating the amount retained. While the Board adopted an asset policy, it has not updated it to reflect current … District processes. The District engaged a third-party asset tracking company to account for the District’s fixed … the District’s current practices. Require the asset management company to perform the services required pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion
… infection rates may force more shutdowns and even greater economic damage. Washington must respond with more economic stimulus, including real relief for state and local … million below DOB’s projection in its FY 2021 Mid-Year Update, issued Oct. 30, but $320.1 million higher than DOB’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billionCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been fully addressed. There is limited assurance OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… jurisdiction over certain criminal and civil matters and motor vehicle and traffic violations. Key Findings The Town did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector … as authorized by the Workers' Compensation Law Participate in a county self-insurance plan as authorized by the Workers' … you develop policies and procedures to make safety and accident prevention a top priority for your local government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… but makes up a smaller share of private sector employment (4.7 percent). Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, air transportation is the largest subsector, employing 26,550 workers in 2021 (which is down 5,400 from 2019). Transit and ground passenger transportation lost the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityCredit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military service or other public employment. Military … eligible to purchase credit toward your retirement benefit for your military service. Military service is creditable … military service was before or after you joined NYSLRS. For more information, visit our Military Service Credit page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-serviceCredit for Military or Additional Service – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… or other public employment. Military Service If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to purchase … retirement plans. Because service credit is a factor in calculating a NYSLRS retirement benefit, in most cases, buying military service credit will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/credit-military-or-additional-serviceUpdate Vendor Information and Access
… to do so online 24/7 through the Vendor Self-Service Portal or manually by mailing in forms AC-3326-S or … or Update Locations We added a new feature in the Vendor Portal in SFS to make it easier for you to specify how you … your vendor locations through the Vendor Self-Service Portal, which is a portion of your vendor record that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly … nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required by the … During the audit, Parks assigned a new ADA coordinator in March 2022. Comptroller DiNapoli recommended Parks: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… and villages, depend on these funds to pay for essential services and operations, revealing the statewide impact of … U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to require online retailers to collect and remit sales tax regardless of … provision in the SFY 2019-20 Enacted Budget that requires online marketplaces, such as eBay and Etsy, to collect and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… at 5 percent per year); or Leave your contributions in your account and qualify for a retirement benefit when you … than 15 days after you leave public employment. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account … from PFRS. Any mandatory contributions you made must stay in your account. When you reach age 55 (age 63 for vested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… to jail time, probation and payment of restitution in full. “For six years, Ms. Riley treated the public’s money as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… was charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree, a class D felony. The investigation discovered that Robertson's … mother's account, failed to notify the State retirement fund of the pensioner's passing, and continued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Capital Region BOCES , Skaneateles Central School District and the … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – … today announced his office completed audits of the Capital Region BOCES Skaneateles Central School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… than $27,000 in property taxes and more than $8,000 of the dog licensing fees and other fees. She submitted monthly … and falsely claimed that she turned over portions of the dog licensing money to the county treasurer. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Pekin Fire Company President Lawrence Amacher Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company’s bell jar collection for his personal use, and falsifying records to hide his … Former Pekin Fire Company President Lawrence Amacher Jr was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1800 from the companys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-funds