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DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department, was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State … of the Vernon Center Fire Department was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison and ordered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000Richburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… by an elected board of fire commissioners (board) that is responsible for providing adequate oversight to ensure … member, the Chairman, completed the training more than 900 days late. Use competitive bidding for the purchase of an … offered a similar UTV for approximately $8,000 less than what the Board paid. Because the Board did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73Opinion 93-25
… to create a public street by prescription or public use. With regard to the situation presented in your letter, we do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-14-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s proposed budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The Village of Hempstead, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general and water funds as of May 31, 2005. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/01/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-14-4New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… Vincent Graber was a dedicated public servant who garnered great respect from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. … Vincent Graber was a dedicated public servant who garnered great respect from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Non-Contributory Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planContract Advisory No. 32
… Subject: Updates to Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts Guidance: Changes have been made to Appendix A, Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts. The following updates have been … References: Appendix A – Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts GFO Section, XI.2.A Thresholds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/32-updates-appendixDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … program established by municipalities and fire districts to recruit and retain active fire service volunteers. … volunteers. “The men and women who volunteer their time to protect our communities should get the benefits they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Health (DOH) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid program covers medically … for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, Medicaid-enrolled pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followTown of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lockport (Town) Building Inspector (Inspector) properly manage building permit fee collections? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 18, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A building permit is an official document issued by a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56DiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… forged signatures of officials and had village officials sign blank checks, which she then cashed. “Former … The plea resolution was conditioned on full repayment up front, and this is the only reason why a reduction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-234
… of the new SUNY Police eligibility for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PAF) and provide instruction for … employee enrollment from the New York State and Local Retirement System (ERS) to PAF. Affected Employees Employees … members of and eligible for the New York State and Local Retirement System (ERS). Chapter 561 of the Laws of 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-234-state-university-police-officer-eligibility-police-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1029
To provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2010 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1029-2010-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1117
… payment. Affected Employees Employees designated M/C in Negotiating Unit 06 who meet the eligibility criteria … below Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated 1/4/12 (Administration) and … employees working part time are entitled to a prorated amount based on the employee’s part time percentage on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1117-2011-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … and Borough Park in Brooklyn. District Attorney Brown said, "The betrayal of the public trust by this … in partnership with Queens County District Attorney Brown, this offender has been brought to justice and millions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22 percent from 2007, according to a report … still fueled by agricultural activity and the production of food,” DiNapoli said. “Farms in New York are 98 percent … has in New York state,” said Dean Norton, president of the New York Farm Bureau. “This in-depth look highlights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyWall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… rise by 8 percent to $20 billion during this year’s bonus season, according to an estimate released today by State … who work in New York City during the traditional bonus season. Bonuses paid by firms to their employees located … rise by 8 percent to $20 billion during this years bonus season according to an estimate released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012Enroll in the Vendor Self-Service Portal
… with a NYS Vendor ID* can use the Vendor Self-Service Portal on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to check the … with a NYS Vendor ID can use the Vendor SelfService Portal on the Statewide Financial System SFS to check the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/enroll-vendor-self-service-portalWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… line on compensation. The jump in profitability is good news since the industry generates a significant amount of tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016XII.6.S Paying a Vendor in a Foreign Currency – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a vendor in foreign currency using the Statewide Financial … currencies. In the event that a vendor requires checks to be paid in a foreign currency, the Business Unit must … This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a vendor in foreign currency using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6s-paying-vendor-foreign-currency