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State Contract and Payment Actions in April

In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,072 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.9 billion and approved more than 20.1 million payments worth more than $12.6 billion. The Office rejected 109 contracts and related transactions valued at $337 million and more than 33,900 payments valued at nearly $28.6 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com.

DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000

Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella’s office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office.

DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated overall investment return was 33.55 percent for the state fiscal year (SFY) that ended March 31, 2021, reflecting the financial markets’ dramatic rebound from lows reached during the COVID-19 pandemic. The return on investments increased the Fund’s value to an estimated $254.8 billion.

DiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that three employees of the Syracuse City School District’s after-school Twilight Program were arrested for engaging in several schemes to defraud the program following a joint investigation. Jason Cecile, Tina DeCarlo and Nichole Murray were charged with Defrauding the Government (Penal Law §195.20(a)(i)) and Corrupting the Government in the Third Degree (Penal Law §496.03).

Savings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE

Residents can take advantage of two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses:

  • NY's 529 College Savings
  • NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE)

Comptroller DiNapoli administers the Direct Plan component of the college savings program with the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets.  

Sexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller

Introduction

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of OSC’s commitment to a discrimination-free work environment.