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DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014
… money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s office … Health LLC for pharmacy benefit services for the Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, and Student Health Plan. Department of … DiNapoli’s auditors also recovered nearly $103,000 from vendors owing debts to the state. Open Book New York For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-may-2014New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
New Yorkers average student loan balance rose by 39 percent from the previous year to $37600 as of June 2020 according to newly available data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … New Yorkers in September. Some of the largest increases have occurred in New York City, where enrollment was up by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020DiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food … is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all city residents, and inspects and issues permits to food … that clearly denote nutritional information for all individual food items served, including nutritional fact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of five agencies, including the Department of … literacy can help prevent personal financial crises among all generations. In a 2018 survey, the Financial Industry … law required certain agencies and authorities to provide all relevant new and updated financial literacy-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… to introduce youth to the job market, but also took slots from other SYEP applicants. DiNapoli’s audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… A state agency’s failure to adequately monitor and inspect homeless shelters allowed violations and squalid living conditions to go unchecked, according to … with filthy and unacceptable living conditions, the worst of which posed obvious and serious risks to shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations … to nearly $4.6 million by Dec. 31. Cash shortfalls occur when bills must be paid before revenue is received to pay … balances that were materially misstated, leaving the city council and the mayor’s office without reliable financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsProfessional Development - Auditors
… At the Office of the State Comptroller, we are committed to maintaining a positive image of professionalism, … financial and performance auditing. You will also get up-to-date training in technology issues, such as auditing in a … techniques. As part of our team, you will be encouraged to pursue lifelong learning and to seek professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/professional-development-auditorsBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… employer contribution, due February 1 each year. If you are considering becoming a participating employer, or if you are mandated to be a participating employer, request the cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… for her actions. My office will continue to protect the pension system from fraud.” Brady was working as a state … she submitted a request to NYSLRS for a loan against her pension in the amount of $4,055. After she received the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDirect Deposit Program
… With direct deposit, your pension payment is deposited directly … month. Our Pension Payment Calendar lists the schedule of direct deposit dates by month. Not using direct deposit yet? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… Tobacco Access Approved $9.5 million contract with the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs to monitor compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment … system or taxpayer money by calling the Comptroller’s toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to … in New York, including public funding of elections for all state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest … in New York now, including public funding of elections for all state offices: Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… the first three months of 2024 indicate that while rates are dropping, roughly one-in-nine households with children in … low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed in the summer. It is estimated the Summer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… replaced. The Social Security Administration (SSA) mails personal Social Security Statements to workers age 60 and … Get out of debt If you have heavy credit card or personal loan debt, you could be cheating yourself out of savings and … designed for members within five years of retirement eligibility. Make an appointment to visit any of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… capital projects over a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as … exacerbated by climate change. The estimated cost of all such projects totaled $632 million, $401 million (64%) of … $1.8 billion, or 9.7%, of average annual commitments for all capital projects for FY 2023 through FY 2026. The biggest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsSelected Management and Operations Practices
… vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be … of EV high-speed chargers is as much as 2 years behind schedule. Key Recommendations Develop a formal process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/04/selected-management-and-operations-practicesSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3