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DiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ … due by Feb. 1, 2023, but employers receive a discount if payment is made by Dec. 15, 2022. Report Annual Report to the … System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) is a group of PeopleSoft modules … manage projects, grants and customer contracts through ESA within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In order to … to OSC BSAO directly, however it must be attached to the contract within SFS. When the contract is submitted for OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… two NYU programs, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced … for its partnership as we continue to root out fraud in Manhattan. Those who take advantage of our students and … pool. Tappe, of Westport, Conn., pleaded guilty to one count of grand larceny. She was sentenced to serve five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… on budgets, particularly for essentials like food and housing. Since 2014, poverty rates in New York have surpassed … in poverty, or 13.9 percent, compared to 12.8 percent of all Americans. Poverty rates are higher than 13 percent in … and recipients have been on a downward trend, with the number of recipients peaking at over 578,000 per month in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeApplying for Reclassification – World Trade Center Presumption
Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/applying-reclassificationTown of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… whether the Supervisors maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports to allow the Board to properly … update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key Recommendations The Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether District officials purchased goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… and statute. Determine whether the Board properly managed a fire hall capital project. Key Findings The Treasurer made … to our audit. District officials did not competitively bid a public works contract totaling more than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mCertification for Individuals Engaged in Certain Professions (RS2414)
To certify attorneys, physicians, engineers, architects, accountants or auditors hired on or after April 1, 2008, NYSLRS employers use form RS2414 for each one.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs2414.pdf2023 Year in Review: Navigation Change—Preparing for the Future
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2023-year-in-review.pdfDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2025* May 30, 2025 June 29, 2025 April 1, 2025 August 28, 2025 September 27, 2025 July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaGrowth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows in the First Half of 2019
Local sales tax collections for the first half of 2019 totaled $8.8 billion in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2019-local-sales-tax-collections.pdfDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many of them seniors—between 2015 and 2017. Matthew Eckstein, 52, … on Feb. 8, 2022, before Judge Teresa Corrigan to charges of Grand Larceny in the First Degree (a B felony) and … on this case. “Matthew Eckstein brazenly took advantage of people who trusted him to line his own pockets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… can do now to ensure your loved ones will have the information they need in the future. The second section is … out instructions contained in a will or to administer the estate of the deceased. The executor can be named in the will … tax liabilities; Distribute assets to heirs; Prepare an accounting for the courts. Notify the Retirement System If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… millions of dollars annually," said DiNapoli. "Across New York, my audits have revealed infrastructure problems, poor … of Aging Infrastructure, was issued in February 2017. To view the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Opioid Prescriptions for … in the initial audit report. Of the initial report’s three audit recommendations, two were implemented and one was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) can take steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Survivors of human trafficking face physical, emotional and financial trauma,” DiNapoli … the use of force, fraud or coercion to make someone engage in commercial sex or other forms of forced labor. OTDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingClaims for Multiple Owners
… if: your name is not listed but are entitled to the funds; or you are the parent, custodian, guardian, … or Ownership connecting the owner(s) to the address or funds. Copy of the child's birth certificate (if under age … public. Mail to: Office of the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State Street Albany, New York 12236 See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-multiple-ownersCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal years … we conducted on-site observations and interviews at senior centers through March 7, 2017. Background The New York … number of budgeted congregate meals for each senior center based on the eligible population in the area and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderly