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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Bolivar , Circleville Fire District , … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Bolivar Circleville Fire District Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… Karam, the former long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD … Karam the former longtime superintendent of the Utica City School District UCSD was sentenced to pay the UCSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… Steven Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with falsifying … Steven Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with falsifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… but never deposited the cash into the Village’s bank account. Instead, she allegedly altered the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, … determined that Gibson used the joint account to pay for entertainment and food. Gibson also made electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the state an opportunity to accelerate universal deployment of the highest-speed … York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid … thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… including a $1,148 check from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, and various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund … Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said: “Stealing funds intended to help the needy and vulnerable is especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… today announced the arrest of Charles Alton Bump Jr. for allegedly stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York … death. I’m grateful to the Social Security Administration for their partnership in seeing that justice is served.” … perpetrators and seek prosecution to hold them accountable for their crimes.” Elizabeth Dorothy Case was a New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsXI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agency demonstrate a reasonable process has been followed to secure fair and reasonable contract terms. Typically, that process should involve competition to the maximum extent possible. Consistent with a procurement … contractor. The process shall include, but is not limited to, a clear statement of need, a description of the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… payments and bi-weekly Social Security payments in a joint account with her daughter, Schwinzer, 46, of Madisonville, … payments totaled $56,352 and were deposited into the joint account, with Schwinzer withdrawing that amount in funds. … in NYSLRS and Social Security payments from her mother’s account. The deposits were made electronically into Conklin’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localState Agencies Bulletin No. 2017
… to paycheck distribution and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the budget be late and not passed by … does not expire until the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit … for the paycheck dated the same week. This allows the funds to be received by employee banks to deposit them timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecksLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… them exceeding 20%. Sullivan County had the highest growth at 31.5%, followed by Orange County (25.5%) and Schuyler … 2020 to 2021 Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021DiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… of her office and an affront to Oneida taxpayers. I thank my investigators, District Attorney Gabor, and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… his anti-corruption initiative and created a new Division of Investigations to build on efforts which resulted in 30 arrests and the restitution of $3 million last year. The division will be headed by … prison time for former Charlton Fire District treasurer Virginia DeCapria, who embezzled public money to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeVII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… should include the steps that will be taken to prevent a shortage from happening in the future. 1. Prepare a voucher, as described in Chapter XII, Section 5 - Agency … Chapter VI, Section 5 – Project Budgets of this Guide. If unexplained overages exist for less than $250, reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDo We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… the state this month to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. DiNapoli … it back.” Unclaimed funds is more than $13 billion in lost and forgotten money dating back to the 1940s. The money comes … deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been dormant for a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one … period was over, however, their service retirement would not be effective and their beneficiary would lose the … that the state emergency was declared, for members who have died of a COVID-related illness. The EO will enable the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisAnnual Wage for New Tier 6 Employees
… purchase payments plus interest. Employer contributions for mandatory members will be calculated based on their … pay amount that a full-time employee is expected to earn for the year at the time they are hired. This should include … Location pay (geographic pay) Increased hiring rate pay For employees who are hired to work less than full-time, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-wage-new-tier-6-employees