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Holocaust Survivors
… We are committed to continuing this Office’s support for such efforts. If you have been referred to this page as … respond to you expeditiously. You may also Contact Us for additional assistance. For Funds Held by Swiss Banks and Insurance Companies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… on Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet to publicly report what they are doing to enforce the terms of service by which … each company asking their boards to provide information on what steps they have taken to enforce service agreements. The … called on Facebook Twitter and Alphabet to publicly report what they are doing to enforce the terms of service by which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … the Justice Court (Rensselaer County) Aggregated purchases for heating oil and diesel fuel were not competitively bid as … do not include sufficient detail, such as specific plans for the recovery of previously provided financial assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Hilchey created direct withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Empl ID table to determine if an Empl ID was reserved for the person. If a reserved Empl ID is found for the Social Security Number associated with the New Hire … the Empl ID that was pre-assigned. See Bulletin No. 1204 for more information. Agency Actions Review the new Hire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservOpinion 2000 - 13
… 176-b provides that a person "shall not be eligible" for volunteer membership in more than one fire company at one … Village Law §10-1006[10]; General City Law §11-a[10]; Not-for-Profit-Corporation Law §1402[c]). By its terms, … 10 sets forth a threshold eligibility requirement for membership in a volunteer fire company. Since it provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… divided that it is questionable whether it makes sense for corporations to spend any money at all on political … agreed to these disclosures are setting a good example for their peers to follow.” The proposals filed by the Fund … and expenditures (direct and indirect) to any campaign for or against a candidate, or to influence the public for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… today announced the arrest of Charles Alton Bump Jr. for allegedly stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York … death. I’m grateful to the Social Security Administration for their partnership in seeing that justice is served.” … perpetrators and seek prosecution to hold them accountable for their crimes.” Elizabeth Dorothy Case was a New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… To accomplish our examination objectives, we selected for audit benefit payment requests and payments based on … newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained … from newly hired New York State employees who owe DOL for UI overpayments made in prior years, and $179,236 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… September 11, 2001. The sharp reduction in federal funds for transit security over the past four years has shifted … made the system much safer than before 9/11. Federal funds for transit security have declined sharply since 2009. Even … deadlines. The MTA lost the use of nearly $46 million for its capital security program because of delays, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit covered the period from January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This was the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in … declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed consumer spending for … in 2021 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, some of that growth is attributed to inflation, which was the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Management of Internal Controls
… business climate and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Background FRMC is a private, … business climate and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The FRMC Internal Revenue Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax … and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for middle-income families. There are currently 133 … Program units) have priority over external applicants for available apartments, developments are required to offer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… (Program) provides a campus-based health care alternative for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students … families. SBHCs bill Medicaid and third-party insurance for reimbursement, as appropriate. All SBHCs must provide, … 170,000 students enrolled in the Program, accounting for approximately 700,000 health care visits annually. Sixty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, persons sentenced for DWI on or after August 15, 2010 must install an Ignition … Probation and prohibit the driver from starting the car. For the period August 15, 2010 through December 31, 2014, the courts ordered the installation of 2,166 IIDs for offenders under Probation’s supervision. Key Findings Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… of the six confidential recommendations included in our initial audit report, Windows Domain Administration … controllers ultimately control access and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure that appropriate controls are in place and that policies and standards are being adhered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followSelected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… Purpose To determine whether disbursements to students from the Tuition and Fees Refund bank account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… work hours. Therefore, employees were compensated twice for the same hours which could potentially cost the district … the district’s preliminary reserve plan and found that for five of the seven reserves, totaling more than $4.3 … district failed to include a clear and detailed rationale for maintaining the reserve, the detailed objectives of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1