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DiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with the felony crime of obtaining property valued at over $10,000 under false pretenses. “Ms. Jones allegedly sought to profit off of her mother’s death and cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli … in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of what can be accomplished when agencies work together with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsOpinion 89-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … stamped envelope with their tax payment. The mailing of receipts for taxes is governed by the provisions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Several of the amendments give the Executive great latitude in … $4.55 billion to existing appropriations at the Department of Health (DOH), the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), allocating these appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. “Deanna Hansen callously exploited her father’s … retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office and Albany County District Attorney David … is structured to benefit those who have dedicated years of their life to public service. Instead of acknowledging and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherXII.6.J Paying a Refund – XII. Expenditures
… revenue from individuals or businesses where all or part of the amount paid must be refunded to the payer. In the … using “KRA” or “CRA” batch types. With the implementation of the Statewide Financial System, refund vouchers will be … and single payment Vendor IDs beginning with “02”. A list of refund types and valid Vendor ID’s is included in Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6j-paying-refundNY-Sun Incentive Program
… Program (NY-Sun), including: confirming geographic equity of investment; ensuring the NY-Sun projects are increasing … 2016. Background The Authority was charged with oversight of NY-Sun, which was launched in 2012 by the State’s Public … Service Commission. In 2014, NY-Sun received a commitment of $1 billion to stimulate the marketplace for solar energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations of improper billing practices, there have been several investigations of Davis Ethical by oversight authorities, including the … District Attorney (NCDA) and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). In December 2011, Davis Ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … in the general fund, the County had unrestricted deficits of $109.5 million in the hospital fund and $17.2 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/16/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-6Upstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… local economies. Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to … in the company through Trillium Group, a managing partner for the In-State Program, in 2010 ($500,000) and in 2009 … within the region," said Kevin Phelps, general partner for Trillium Group. The In-State Private Equity Investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… are nearly two million senior citizens in our city, many of whom are among our most vulnerable residents,” DiNapoli said. “DFTA needs to strengthen its oversight of service providers to ensure seniors are getting the … benefits needed to stay at home and maintain their quality of life. Case managers perform intake assessments, evaluate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… appended to this publication addresses key areas of IT internal controls such as policy, training, access and contingency planning. Several of the main questions include follow-up questions that will … helpful for evaluating the answers. For example, one of the questions is, “Were all computer users provided IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentXVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… any appropriation lapse date discrepancies to your Bureau of State Accounting Operations – Budgets and Spending … NYKK0004 Appropriations Due To and Not Due To Lapse Report of this Chapter for more information. Vouchers Online Entry of Vouchers by Business Units Online certification must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Farmersville – Justice Court Operations (Cattaraugus … and accountabilities were not consistently prepared. Town of Farmersville – Town Clerk (Cattaraugus County) Auditors … were not deposited in a timely manner as required. Town of Hunter – Information Technology (Greene County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-534
… the eligibility criteria Background Section 2.3.3 (18) of the CUNY Personnel Rules and Regulations, provides for a … Lump Sum Merit Award payment distributed upon approval of the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. Award amounts may not exceed 4% of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-534-lump-sum-merit-awards-non-managerial-classified-employeesInvesting in New York
… Managed by Hamilton Lane, and other investors include TD Bank, Bank of NY Mellon, HSBC Bank, Deutsche Bank and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… were issued. Livonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (Livingston County) A board member, who resigned … superintendent’s outside employment created an appearance of impropriety. The former superintendent resigned on July … superintendent informed district administrators and staff of products and services provided by vendors that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… Harriet Tubman Residential Center in Cayuga County to CNY Realty Development Co. LLC. Approved a $140,000 contract for … Correctional Facility, Clinton County, to 2825902 Canada Inc. Department of Environmental Conservation – Land Purchase … reservoir, Niagara County, with Oakgrove Construction Inc. Approved a $9.6 million contract to pave a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… slide into fiscal black hole We are all painfully aware of the devastating health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. What is also becoming frighteningly … expansion in history to an economic freefall in a matter of weeks. Job losses have been swift and massive, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1193
… retirement plan or Were an active participant for any part of 2012 in an annuity account described in IRC Section 403(b) -applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. *IRS … join or does not contribute to the plan. Nearly all State of New York government positions provide eligibility for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1193-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2DiNapoli: Language Services Need to be Readily Accessible at NYC Public Health Clinics and Other Programs, Audit Finds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found that the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) does not consistently … services. “It’s not acceptable that the city’s Department of Health cannot tell whether it’s consistently delivering … the Fort Greene Immunization Clinic and the Office of Vital Records. Significant Documentation Discrepancies at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-language-services-need-be-readily-accessible-nyc-public-health-clinics-and-other-programs