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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2328
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2025-26 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of … all other advices can be released. Background: If the SFY 2025-26 budget is not passed or a budget extender bill to … created the attached reference for agencies, 2025 Payroll Deadline , containing the deadlines for passage of either the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2328-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… to commit financial crimes will be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally … a clear-cut example of an individual using their position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the … Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts purportedly for personal and sick leave accruals to which she was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego … New York State Comptroller’s Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. “With the concerted … an audit by DiNapoli’s office discovered discrepancies in the track’s books. A subsequent investigation found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston County … hid her mother’s death to try to steal from the state retirement system and line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… and child poverty rates are higher in the region than for the state as a whole, but ongoing efforts aim to … and appliances, which have helped to offset losses in leather, paper and textile production. Manufacturing accounted for 16,707 jobs in the region in 2017, now the fourth largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existGASB Statement 87, Leases
… periods are favorable compared with current market rates. Contract-based factors, such as significant economic … on an Index or Rate: payments are based on set common rates or an index, such as the Consumer Price Index. Example …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Please review our latest NYC Financial Plan Review reports for more information on fiscal cliffs. Last updated December … additional risks to published budget gaps. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 … initiatives to close the gaps may include new revenues, cost efficiencies, or other forms of savings. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planXI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Request for Approval of Installment Purchase Contracts; Schedule of Payments to Vendors; State-Supported Bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionOpinion 2004-3
… and future benefits (see Cherey v City of Long Beach , 282 NY 382), and sets the maximum period over which an object or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… most overcrowded in the city during the 2016-2017 school year, operating at 116 percent of capacity. The Flushing area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… demanding work requirements and lower than average pay, many child care workers don’t get other benefits, such as … for their children.” “The State Comptroller's report shows how integral addressing workforce challenges is to improving … due to the pandemic, the state lost 9,549 child care slots and an additional 5,333 slots in 2021, for a cumulative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The waiver also allows payment for SSO meals and snacks at higher SFSP reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Report 2015-S-33 ). Background The … (TAB) is an administrative tribunal that provides a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of New York City Transit (Transit) Rules of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… In addition, TBTA had more than $72 million in unpaid fees for the Henry Hudson Bridge from 2013 through 2015. TBTA … program, submitting only a limited number of registrations for suspension each week after the initial introductory … period. In 23 weeks in 2016, TBTA submitted 225 plates for registration suspension out of the 4,645 that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR, founded in 1834, has grown to become the largest commuter railroad in North America. The LIRR has 124 stations on ten branches … to be equipped with ERS. Under FRA regulation, as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Linda Miller pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable … root out public corruption and the misuse of public funds by maximizing the resources of each office. The criminal case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Christopher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000Former Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his … $120,000 from the BMFD, after his prosecution by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York … personal bank accounts. He used the embezzled proceeds to pay personal expenses. Garcia cover up his thefts by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000State Agencies Bulletin No. 1741.1
… represented by NYSCOPBA Background Pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Laws of 2019 which implements the negotiated 2016–2023 agreement … overtime was calculated using the factor of .00075 based on a denominator of 2000 hours. The new agreement changes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17411-new-overtime-earnings-code-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… impressive range of experience to our government relations staff," DiNapoli said. "The Office of the State Comptroller … the state on fiscal, policy and other issues. We need staff that can quickly and effectively help people and … director of the Monroe County Democratic Committee and staff director for the Democratic Caucus of the Monroe County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the impact they have on local … In 2016, 2.7 million properties in the state outside of New York City (58.3 percent) were eligible for some type of tax exemption, according to DiNapoli's report. The value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billion