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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan, and … accountable.” “Theft from government benefits programs is a common crime that regrettably often follows the death of … of $194,351 in Social Security funds,” Ennis said. “I thank the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysOpinion 92-51
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL … statutes did not permit reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of spouses. Opn No. 79-574, supra , still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51XII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES In accordance with Article 7, Section 109 of the State Finance Law, Business Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice … have been received. Process and Document Preparation: With the implementation of the Statewide Financial System, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Several of the amendments give the Executive great latitude in … $4.55 billion to existing appropriations at the Department of Health (DOH), the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), allocating these appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… 2030, approximately 71.5 million baby boomers will be over age 65 and will need services and surroundings that meet their age-related physical needs.” 2 In New York State, almost 27 percent of adults, or about 4 million New Yorkers, have some form of disability. 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… A former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, was … Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message that alleged criminal … any illegal financial acts, and I applaud the work of our members and our partners at the Comptroller’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly … auditors found that Harper controlled all phases of the court’s cash collection process with little oversight … The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashUnclaimed Court Funds
Under Article VI of the New York Abandoned Property Law (APL), any money paid into the courts which has remained with a County Treasurer or the Commissioner of
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/court-funds.pdfMWBE Report 2021-2022 Fiscal Year
The Fund now has approximately $31 billion invested with or committed to MWBEs, representing nearly 22 percent of all CRF investments in the hands of outside managers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2021-22.pdfRequirements and Procedures for “Abandoned Property Location Services”
If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/aplsp-requirements-and-procedures.pdfDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution … Common Retirement Fund as of March 31, 2015 was $184.5 billion. See the Annual Report to the Comptroller on … See a fact sheet about NYSLRS , visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… today announced the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money … today announced the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli's ninth annual report examining the performance … within their communities. “IDAs are an important catalyst for economic development in our state,” said DiNapoli. “But … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1669
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new warning message that will display when an employee … to view and update their payroll information, opt out of paper pay stubs, and manage their tax withholdings. … the employee’s Dept ID, Empl ID, Name, Date and Time of the NYSPO transaction. Questions Questions regarding tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1669-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-warning-message-federal-exemptionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1343
… Purpose To inform all agencies of upcoming changes to the PayServ system, inbound and … legacy cost centers to the new accounting structure (Chart of Accounts) in the Statewide Financial System. Affected … will be affected Background The State adopted a new chart of accounts in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1343-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialMenands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… if the Menands Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately … usage; we found questionable internet use on three of six users’ computers examined. Provide IT security … if the Menands Union Free School District District Board of Education Board and District officials adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78Mitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… Metro-North does not have procedures to address all types of severe weather events and did not perform an assessment of its Harlem Line related to flooding due to heavy rains. … with Metro-North procedures and plans. Specifically: 15 of 28 (54%) snow melters (used to heat the area around …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase monitoring and … DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the state Department of Taxation and Finance's oversight over the program can be … held by the deposit initiator, who must remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the state on a quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… have annual net losses and will not have sufficient funds for its operations. The audit faulted the board for not … operations around before its fiscal situation gets worse. I am glad they took our findings and recommendations … services to promote agriculture in Central New York. It is overseen by a 13-member board, consisting of appointees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State … District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in holding him accountable.” Carville … State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000