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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2025
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the retroactive Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) payments for 2020 and 2021 for … calendar years 2019 and 2020. Affected Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation and the Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2025-2020-and-2021-retroactive-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-yearsRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Action Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a long-promised upgrade to New York’s … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The transition to Next Generation 911 is a complex, but vital upgrade that requires close … Emergency Services should implement its recently released 911 plan, monitor counties progress in implementing the NG911 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the town’s disbursement controls. Auditors found that the 142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they … adjustments to be documented and retained. Auditors also found the board did not perform required annual audits. The … security cameras, computers, tools and equipment. Auditors found 30 assets totaling more than $104,000 did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 409
… the Payroll System upgrade. Affected Employees Teachers in Pay Basis Code 21P Overview Contract Pay is the process … agency. The contract dates of the academic year are stored in the Payroll System for each individual agency. All dates … System will divide the annual salary by the number of days in the contract and pay the employee accordingly. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/409-changes-contract-pay-page-institution-teachersCity of Buffalo – Budget Review (B26-1-5)
… To accomplish this objective, we reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget, audited financial statements and other … fund balance available to help balance the proposed 2026-27 budget. Officials included a real property tax … from impending collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. Five of the City’s eight CBAs are expired, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/05/08/city-buffalo-budget-review-b26-1-5DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportOpinion 97-5
… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, … to Village Law, §§6-622 and 22-2200, construct a private road with the costs assessed against adjoining properties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… for military service. For most members, the total amount of service credit at retirement will directly affect the amount of their pension. … may also affect the ex-spouse’s share, depending on when it was earned. The most commonly used equitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… and the New York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling … advantage of his volunteer position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the expense … Carusone and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public … resolution or charter to exercise part of the sovereign power of the governmental entity. The duties of the position … of planning boards, Town or Village Justice, County Attorney and District Attorney. Other positions that may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not fully comply with the Department’s … questionable circumstances. For example, the six eye care professionals obtained Medicaid eligibility under 34 provider … and $18,083 for services not supported by proper medical records. (This review was based on judgmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDual Employment
… allowing sufficient commute time between the end of one shift and the beginning of the next with another employer. … pension purposes. Provide pertinent time and attendance training to dually employed staff and their supervisors, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River Park Trust has established adequate controls over the … 2010 through March 26, 2014. Background The Hudson River Park Trust (Trust) is a public benefit corporation authorized under the Hudson River Park Act (Act) in 1998. The Act also created Hudson River …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is secure, operating effectively, and available to … operations. Key Findings The Unemployment Insurance System data has not yet been classified as required by … the Department of Labors Department Unemployment Insurance System is secure operating effectively and available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemSelected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis when determining whether to purchase a new vehicle. Key Recommendations Revise the All-Agency Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… October 22, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in … State and its governmental agencies, and is headed by a Chief Information Officer. ITS’s Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, … construction manager of a $25 million Niagara Falls State Park revitalization project. After five amendments, this … Complete new CM projects using the term contracts in place or under new term contracts, as practicable. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsCareer and Technical Education
… high paying jobs, no significant changes were made in the number of related programs offered. CTE programs at some high … reviewed, we found school requirements and program admission priorities (based on residence in a particular … planning with school officials and stakeholders. Revise admission program priorities and eligibility requirements to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to mismanagement, fraud, a damaged … record and report Department funds. As a result, the Board of Directors (Board) lacked reliable information that was … Furthermore, the Department has an increased risk of theft and waste of Department resources. From January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104