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State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… and policy development. “We’re the taxpayers’ watchdog. We look over the shoulders of local officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, pleaded guilty in connection with … theft of more than $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “Instead of safeguarding fire department funds, William Storrs abused his position as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” … former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23000 in village funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided … Rockaway in Queens and Williamsburg and Borough Park, in Brooklyn. Comptroller DiNapoli said, "Stealing from the … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… allocation to Bank of America Merrill Lynch Capital Access Funds for private equity investments and a $400 million … platform. The Fund is one of a few public pension funds in the country to establish an emerging manager program … asset class including public equity, private equity, hedge funds, real estate and opportunistic strategies. Read more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - May 2007
Recent data have revealed that the City’s economy was much stronger during 2006 than was initially reported, and that strength has continued into 2007.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2008.pdfDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient oversight to … a state-based Marketplace, known as the New York State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage. Since 2010, the Department has had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by relevant law and regulation. Our audit … to January 31, 2019. About the Program Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) is paid by petroleum businesses for certain types …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxOpinion 93-33
… matter, even though the publication contains local news articles and has circulation within the school district. … 130 NYS 761, affd 153 AD 623, 138 NYS 1136 affd 208 NY 621; see gen 24 ALR 4th 822). We express no opinion as to whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Opinion 92-56
… or public policy (see Susquehanna Valley Teachers School District v Susquehanna Valley Association , 37 NY2d 614, 376 … NYS2d 427; Syracuse Teachers Ass'n v Board of Education , 35 NY2d 743, 361 NY2d 912). As a general principle, it has … the employee (see Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 3 of the Town of Huntington , v Associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… Background The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014. The Act established a 6 percent goal for SDVOB participation in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementationInvesting in New York
… Deputy Director, Private Equity Phone: (518) 375-8323 Email: NYSCRFInvestmentproposals@osc.ny.gov New York Credit Small Business Investment Company Fund … York small businesses for working capital, equipment, or real property. For more information, visit the Pursuit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkOpinion 98-6
… county board member as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 802(1)(h), (2)(e), 803: A county … would not have a prohibited interest in a contract with a firm of which the supervisor's spouse is the sole proprietor … prior county board approval (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §§10, 23[2][f], 24[2][b]; cf . County Law, §408; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… and audit found that she paid herself thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay … the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public corruption." "This arrest once again … said Superintendent George P. Beach II. "The victims in this case were the residents who put their trust in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… regaining 50% of the jobs lost and surpassing financial plan expectations for state revenues by $5.2 billion through … in debt issuance is now planned through fiscal year 2026. This debt will quickly exceed the statutory cap, adding … of average daily disbursements. Third, carefully consider strategic infrastructure priorities. While New York has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years … of the State. Sections 151 and 50(5) of the Workers’ Compensation Law require that the Board and the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedCollege Readiness
… institutions. Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who … institutions Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessOpinion 2000-16
… (beneficiaries under group life insurance policy); (meaning of "family" as used in special acts); (use of tax … having all of the normal familial characteristics" (id. at 74 NY2d 201 at 211, 544 NYS2d 784 at 789). Thus, under … held to include, for example, adult lifetime partners (id.; see also Slattery v City of New York , supra), as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16Planning
… You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals better than … Here are five steps to help NYSLRS members develop plans to achieve their financial goals in retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planning