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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… who elected to receive reduced monthly benefits so his wife, Doris Yudenfreund, would continue to receive benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess their plans for spending federal … billion from three rounds of the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER) assistance. This aid was aimed at … Relief Program Tracker , through Jan. 31 New York’s school districts have spent roughly 40% of ESSER funds. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… to five to fifteen years in state prison. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and December 2012. Jimmie Buie … allowed her to pass on pension payments to her daughter, Sandra Buie, following Hairston's death. When Hairston died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… $55,853,628 Franchise taxes 4,055,505 4,055,505 Public service taxes 8,969,887 8,969,887 Fees and … government 8,630,835 417,814 16,700 121,052 9,186,401 Public safety 33,729,623 33,729,623 Public works … 2,954,389 2,954,389 Education - payment to school district 21,893,273 21,893,273 Debt Service: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … York or Atlanta, Georgia, where Mr. Cook lives. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his hard work and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury convicted him of 6 felonies, including grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud in the first degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… once again by the Pew Charitable Trusts who ranked it as one of the nation's most well-funded public pension plans," … funds that are not as well-funded. We know that more than one million members, retirees and their families rely on us … fund is one of the best in the nation." According to Pew, only New York (91%), South Dakota (97%), Tennessee (94%) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… Thomas P. DiNapoli on fusion voting and adopting public financing by 2022. The full op-ed is below: It takes … intimidate and discourage qualified people from seeking public office. Let’s tear down those obstacles and open the … step toward reform and created the New York State Public Campaign Financing Commission. The commission has held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… the hospital as an inpatient, even if the care takes place overnight. CMS guidance states inpatient admissions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… to take advantage of all the financial tools and guidance my office has to offer to help them strengthen their finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearVendor File Advisory No. 2
… aids Consistent Formatting: In order to ensure consistency of vendor information and allow agencies to effectively … inconsistent data in searchable fields. All USPS Postal Abbreviation standards should be used when entering vendor … . The chart below reflects some examples of improperly and properly formatted vendor information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationSUNY Bulletin No. SU-171
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues structure. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining … requested by UUP, OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and 260) and … agency shop fee (Deduction Codes 215 and 262) as follows: For employees with a base annual salary of $27,684 or less, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-171-united-university-professions-uup-dues-structure-changeContract Advisory No. 22
… status. Contracts meeting the criteria below are subject to archiving and may be closed by BOC: A minimum of one year … or “Complete” status. Agencies should make every effort to facilitate the closing of aged contracts, including making … PO Information for Canceled and Closed POs - Lapsing Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XI, Section 2.C - Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemTown of Crawford – Town Clerk (2021M-82)
… third-degree grand larceny and first-degree tampering with public records, and she agreed to pay $21,296 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-crawford-town-clerk-2021m-82Opinion 2000-21
… 189-a of the Town Law sets forth joint meeting, joint public hearing and permissive referendum requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… Affected Employees Employees in the following titles who were previously in Bargaining Unit 01, New York State Correctional Officers … 2 Effective Date Effective 8/19/2002. To be processed in checks dated 10/23/2002. Background On August 19, 2002, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2026
… is to provide information to agencies regarding a change in deduction priorities for After Tax 403(b) deductions in PayServ. Affected Employees Employees participating in both the 403(b) and Deferred Compensation programs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2026-new-deduction-priority-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-taxDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… event merits their use. DiNapoli’s report also finds: School Aid would increase by $826 million, or 3 percent, to … billion in new state-supported debt, all to be issued by public authorities except the proposed $3 billion Restore … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetVII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… order to comply with the provisions in State Finance Law (SFL) §107. For full instructions, see Chapter XIV, Section … timely completion of the annual confirmation pursuant to SFL §115(6) and annual reporting requirements pursuant to SFL §8(9). Annual Confirmation State Agencies are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmation