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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/by-agencyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2313
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the change … Sum Payment (Earnings Code LLS) based on years at job rate to a Longevity Service Payment (Earnings Code LGS) based on … to the new LGS payment. Receiving an LLS payment and do not qualify for an LGS payment Employees who are currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2313-longevity-service-payment-employees-eligible-bargaining-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… Request Direct Deposit record are affected . Background Form AC 2772, Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees is … one Direct Deposit record. For employees with multiple jobs, all payroll deposits are made according to the single … paragraph (b) of subdivision (4), a state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… Request Direct Deposit record are affected . Background Form AC 2772, Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees is … one Direct Deposit record. For employees with multiple jobs, all payroll deposits are made according to the single … paragraph (b) of subdivision (4), a state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… Town and village courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts have broad … or resolution, subject to permissive referendum. (New York State Village Law Section 3-301[2][a]) The local law or … and The local share of the mandatory surcharge collected on handicapped parking violations (currently $15). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5,300 in village fees, including the "weekend loans" she took and … 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and corrupting the government in the third degree. The alleged thefts, which began in 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… inspector general worked with law enforcement officials to uncover the extent of his scheme. We thank U.S. Attorney … and the FBI for their immediate and professional approach to pursuing this wrongdoing. As U.S. Attorney Bharara states … CRF strictly forbids this conduct, and we will continue to assist federal authorities," said Thomas P. DiNapoli, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the 4.2 percent … six months of 2015, with many counties seeing a decline in their collections. “There has been a general downward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a … felony. On October 12, 2016, Eydeler admitted to stealing pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … expand its existing pre-kindergarten program. In NYC, UPK is offered in public school settings through … had protruding nails and staples. A student was injured when his hand was caught on one of the nails and required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found another $3 million in cost savings. About $1.8 million of the overpayments were … said. "Our audits routinely catch millions of dollars in overpayments and our latest audit is no exception. The … its systems to prevent these problems from happening in the future." New York's Medicaid program, administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… the requirements under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. … could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public hearings on the … of DiNapoli’s initiative to focus on educational issues in his new term. Upcoming audits will look at safety planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… special education providers, claimed nearly $1.4 million in taxpayer reimbursements for ineligible costs, according to … taxpayer dollars they spend,” DiNapoli said. “The children in our special education programs need every dollar available … during the 2013-2014 school year. It reported $11 million in costs for reimbursement in the three fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… actions that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed … expenditures during a three-year period, resulting in an accumulation of excess fund balance. For fiscal years … the school board appropriated a total of $60.8 million in fund balance to finance operations. The district, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… can increase employees’ income levels and improve their retirement security. “Employee ownership can help improve … companies that are employee owned. One of the most popular forms of employee ownership is Employee Stock Ownership Plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… was safe, had no risk, and the principal would be returned after a two-year waiting period with additional 4% interest, like a certificate of deposit. After waiting for two years, the victim requested the return … with her. An NCDA investigation commenced in November 2017 after the elderly victim reported the incident to officials. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… Thomas P. DiNapoli It is surprising how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a … Social Security information, marriage certificate, divorce decree, military discharge papers, naturalization … cards — account numbers, phone numbers and addresses. Online accounts — these can range from online bank and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivors