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… Street, Binghamton, NY 13901-4417 Tel 607.721.8306 • Fax 607.721.8313 • Email [email protected] Serving: … 1032, Buffalo, New York 14203-2510 Tel 716.847.3647 • Fax 716.847.3643 • Email [email protected] Serving: … Plaza, Glens Falls, NY 12801-4396 Tel 518.793.0057 • Fax 518.793.5797 • Email [email protected] Serving: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … collections, as was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local … amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… in Midtown and purchased another nearby building (250 Park Ave) to add to its portfolio. Twenty-one other major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… results. The program has returned nearly $300 million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs … the state,” said DiNapoli. “This $50 million commitment to Graycliff will help to keep the state pension fund strong for the more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up) (2022-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f27.pdfMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
Determine whether the school districts (Districts) used resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mental-health-training-component-of-the-new-york-state-save-act-2022-ms-1.pdfJefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… Development Agency’s (JCIDA) progress, as of July 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in October 2020. Background JCIDA is an independent public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… by the Chenango County Legislature and responsible for CCIDA’s general management and financial and operational … Board as CCIDA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for the day-today operations. CCIDA offers financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the largest … two-thirds of the state’s overtime hours in 2023. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Corrections), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2019-F-35) 30-Day Response
To determine whether the Department’s monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes perform comprehensive ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2020-sga-19f35-response.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: Review of the SFY 2015-16 Executive Budget Amendments and Revenue Consensus, March 2015
The following provides an overview of the most significant changes included in the 30-day amendments to the SFY 2015-16 Executive Budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-review-2015-16.pdfDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in … for years, even before his father’s passing — and after it, went to significant lengths to keep that money coming in. … benefits intended for his deceased father. His behavior is unacceptable, and this sentence holds him accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22)
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process Webinar Presentation
This webinar will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-the-effectiveness-of-your-claims-auditing-process-02-16-2022.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34.pdfUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up) (2019-F-19) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial report, Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f19-response.pdfDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… The return on investments increased the Fund’s value to an estimated $254.8 billion. “The state pension fund rode … unpredictable as ever. With our talented investment staff, I will continue to manage our state’s pension fund with … Actuary in September. Integral to the Fund’s strength have been the state and local governments, which consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… of probation. As part of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he faces up to fifteen years in state … 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/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… that Roger Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has … state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to steal public equipment for his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. … auditors, investigators and the Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedApplication for Transfer of Membership in Accordance with Chapter 390 (Laws of 2009) (PF5467)
For NYSLRS PFRS members who previously transferred an Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) membership to the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5467.pdf