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DiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… payments sent to his deceased father. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida pleaded … guilty to identity theft in the first degree in May. “Richard Gaines’ conviction should serve as a clear warning to … in helping to protect our pension system from fraud.” "Richard Gaines shamelessly stole tens of thousands of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysNorwich City School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-198)
… whether District officials adequately managed fund balance in the general fund. Key Findings District officials: … Maintain reasonable fund balances and reserves in accordance with adopted policies. Ensure long-term plans … whether District officials adequately managed fund balance in the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-198State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda to move our state forward, while renewing his commitment to … shared across the state. The Governor is right to focus on how to bring jobs and economic prosperity to all corners of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsTravel Advisory No. 1
… when using a proxy to create an expense report in SFS Guidance: This is a reminder that all employees who … *), or Review the information that a proxy has entered in an Expense Report in the SFS, adjust expenses as necessary, and then submit the … when using a proxy to create an expense report in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/1-requirements-proxy-expense-reportsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1584
… Purpose To inform agencies of a change in the Maine income tax withholding rate. Affected Employees Employees who live and work in the State of Maine Background The following changes have been made to the Maine income tax withholding rate, effective July 28, 2017: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1584-july-2017-maine-tax-withholding-rate-changeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1507
… the Review Paycheck page in PayServ. Background “Cashed” check box has been added to the Review Paycheck page in … September 6, 2016 will be marked as “Cashed” using this check box. These changes have been added as part of the new … reversals or exchanges. OSC Actions OSC will run a daily program to update Review Paycheck for each check cashed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1507-changes-review-paycheckState Agencies Bulletin No. 1202
… Purpose To explain changes made in PayServ prior to the SSN Decoupling conversion Affected … Payroll System Effective Date(s) The changes described in this Bulletin became available in PayServ on October 30, 2012. Implementation of the NYS … To explain changes made in PayServ prior to the SSN Decoupling conversion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/state-agencies/1202-changes-w-2-reprint-page-payservOpinion 97-26
… of assessment, belong to the fire district after the zone is abolished. This is in reply to your letter regarding the establishment of … as needed in another area of the fire district? (3) What is the appropriate procedure for disbursing unexpended moneys … Whether it is in the public interest to establish the proposed zones …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Opinion 96-6
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-- Insurance Transactions (town supervisor placing insurance through same agency through which town's insurance placed) -- Interest in Contract (arising from … supervisor would have a prohibited interest in the towns insurance contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6EDSS - Procurement Record Help
… Limited Funding, Other. What information am I required to enter to create a new Procurement Record or to amend an existing Procurement Record? The required fields … FAQs related to the Procurement Record in the Electronic Documents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-procurement-record-helpDefinitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Look up definitions for terms used in the NYSLRS Contribution Stabilization Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsOpinion 88-36
… COUNTY LAW, §650: A county sheriff is subject to the rule of strict or absolute liability for the loss of public … for loss of public funds caused by misconduct, whether intentional or negligent. COUNTY LAW, §§403, 650; PUBLIC … county, by local law, may assume liability for non-intentional acts or omissions of deputy sheriffs and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36State Agencies Bulletin No. 1581
… Purpose To inform agencies of a change in the Idaho income tax withholding rate. Affected Employees Employees who live and work in the State of Idaho Background Effective July 1, 2017, the … Gross and Low Tax amounts. The new amounts can be found in: https://tax.idaho.gov/pubs/EPB00006_07-03-2017.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1581-idaho-income-tax-withholding-rate-changeNYSLRS Ordinary Death Benefit
… or a death benefit in certain circumstances. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nyslrs-ordinary-death-benefitResources – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Stabilization Program For questions, use our help desk form (select “Employer Billing” from the dropdown) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/resourcesNew York City Contract Spending Trends
New York City spent $22.7 billion on expense contracts in FY 2023 excluding contracts for COVID-19 and asylum seekers. This compares to $10.6 billion in FY 2010.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-10-2025.pdfNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… a similar upgrade by Moody’s Investors Service, is the latest indication of that improvement. While further steps to … a similar upgrade by Moodys Investors Service is the latest indication of that improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… Police announced today. “For well over a decade, Ursula Stone took advantage of her position and the trust of Addison … Acting Superintendent Dominick L. Chiumento said. “Ms. Stone selfishly took advantage of her position to profit at … an audit of the village in 2022 and found the 55-year-old Stone had been running the financial operations of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 … many people stayed home to avoid infection. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the first … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy. Key Findings The Board did not always comply with its … for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included professional services. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143