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DiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven … they have enough money to buy at all. New York City is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations and retailers are a vital part of its economy. Federal stimulus funding directly to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1988.2 . Purpose The purpose of this … employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at OMH. Affected Employees Employees in certain Security Supervisors Unit (SSPU BU91) titles who work at OMH are affected. Background The Memorandum of Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1988-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… (OPWDD) was arrested today on multiple charges of identity theft and grand larceny for using agency-issued … this individual to justice. We have no tolerance for abuse of the public trust." "This defendant allegedly used public … to hold the defendant accountable." George Thomas, 33, of Queens faces seven counts each of first, second and third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealSUNY Bulletin No. SU-385
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the December 2025 increase to the SUNY Preceptor Incentive … are affected. Background: Pursuant to the Memorandums of Understanding between the LISVH at Stony Brook, the Public … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the December 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-385-december-2025-increase-preceptor-incentive-program-paymentDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… John Hudson, the former officer in charge of the Village of Hoosick Falls Police Department and former chief of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, was arrested today for … John Hudson the former officer in charge of the Village of Hoosick Falls Police Department and former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 43, of Constable, was charged with grand larceny in the third … services including highway safety, not to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… employment with at least five, but less than ten, years of credited service, you may choose to: End your membership … you choose to withdraw, or you have less than five years of service and do not qualify for a retirement benefit, you … leave public employment. If you have at least five years of credited service, and you do not withdraw your membership, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-168
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary group term life insurance (Code 546) available to certain employees of the Unified Court System through AXA Equitable Life … forms or eligibility information, contact David Raabe of AXA Equitable by telephone at (732) 330-7882 or e-mail at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-168-new-deduction-code-546-axa-equitable-life-0DiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… those next in line are not passed over and that available apartments don’t sit vacant.” The NYC HPD is the largest … on senior housing, including the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments Program (SARA), the federal Section 202 Supportive … low-income seniors. SARA provides low-interest loans for building and renovating affordable housing for seniors aged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… agency procedures for employee enrollment in Tier 6 retirement. Affected Employees Employees first joining a retirement system listed above on or after April 1, 2012 … creating a new Tier 6 that applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, 2012. Due to the complexity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, The City of Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement System and Calvert Investments. As a result of the agreements, the Fund has withdrawn the board diversity … Denise L. Nappier said. “By recognizing the importance of a truly diverse pool of candidates for its Board, Monster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityOpinion 2007-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … officials) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Days Worked" (meaning of for purposes of 2 NYCRR 315) RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL … York State Retirement System relative to the calculation of time worked for elected officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7DiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… taxable sales grew by 18.1% in the first three quarters of the latest sales tax year (STY, March 2022 to February … “The decline in visitors and commuters at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a drop in sales tax … years in a row for the city,” DiNapoli said. “The return of travelers and office workers helped drive New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) … is responsible for the confinement and rehabilitation of approximately 31,000 individuals in its custody at 44 … populations are allowed limited access to two types of tablets: a law library tablet that contains access to law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsPartial Lump Sum Payment – State Police Plan
… your PLS along with your first pension payment, at the end of the month following your retirement month. Eligibility To … payment available to you is a percentage of the actuarial value of your retirement benefit at the time you retire. The … more 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25% *A percentage of the actuarial value of your retirement benefit. For More Information For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/partial-lump-sum-paymentPartial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… your PLS along with your first pension payment, at the end of the month following your retirement month. Eligibility To … available to you is a percentage of the total actuarial value of your retirement benefit at the time you retire. The … more 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25% *A percentage of the actuarial value of your retirement benefit. For More Information For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/partial-lump-sum-paymentDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire … Office and have worked many cases together in the past and value their immediate response to this complaint. Having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Town of Mooers - Highway Asset Accountability (2020M-35)
… did not maintain a complete and up-to-date inventory of Department assets. Department assets were not properly disposed of. Town officials did not adequately monitor fuel use, which resulted in 9,216 gallons of unrecorded fuel used at the highway facility, valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-highway-asset-accountability-2020m-35DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… to be shut down for repair. A fourth non-DOB inspector did catch the problem at another building. However, he … kept the elevator in service, saying his company’s policy did not require a shutdown. A DOB inspector later took the … At four of the nine sampled buildings, non-DOB inspectors did not inspect the tops of elevator cars or the elevator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlooked