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Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” … former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23000 in village funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 State of the State Address
… the federal government has drastically changed since the Trump administration took office. New York is looking at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-state-state-addressDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… Median earnings for full-time working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019, an annual wage gap of $8,821, according to a new … Median earnings for fulltime working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019 an annual wage gap of $8821 according to a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its … the State. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The … requests and appeals within the time frames required by law. Grant or deny access to FOIL requests within 5 business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… the period from 2019 to 2022, found the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of nearly 400 certified providers that offer vital programs … result, OASAS doesn’t have a clear picture if patients in need of care or who should be prioritized are getting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… to 7.9%. As a result, employer tax payments grew between 26% and 160% in 2021. Until the balance in the state account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-12
… Unit 67 Background A Performance advance is an increase in salary paid to an eligible employee according to contractual … until the employee has reached the Job Rate of the grade. Performance Advances are paid to employees in an April … (Grade 800). OSC Actions The Payroll System uses the information present in the system to automatically process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-12-performance-advance-payments-rent-regulations-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1406
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the New York City resident withholding tax rates. Affected Employees Employees who are residents of the City of New York Background Recent legislation on New … Tax Tables and Methods) found on the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance website at Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1406-new-york-city-withholding-tax-changeUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-137
… for unrepresented employees in the Unified Court System, provides for increases in the amounts paid as the … (20) years of continuous service in the Unified Court System and have a performance rating of other than … (25) years of continuous service in the Unified Court System and have a performance rating of other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-137-april-2008-retroactive-judicial-longevity-bonus-jlo-adjustmentState Police Bulletin No. SP-193
… Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by the PBA of the New York State Troopers, … a change in dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates are as follows: Bargaining Unit Deduction … Code Description Amount 07 469 PBA, NYSP 07 Dues $45.35 17 205 PBA, NYSP 17-18 Dues $52.06 Agency Actions Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-193-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual … of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and municipalities … can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for more predictable pension costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… being double-parked or blocking fire hydrants, crosswalks, bike lanes, sidewalks, bus stops or parking for people with … as the maintenance and condition of city public spaces (e.g., streets and sidewalks) and residences are, by far, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsPartial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment at Retirement — For Eligible NYSLRS Members
… What is a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment? A Partial Lump Sum (PLS) distribution is a single payment equal to a percentage of the value of your pension benefit at retirement. The payment amount depends on your eligibility and the percentage … a percentage of their retirement benefit in a single payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/partial-lump-sum-paymentOpinion 99-1
… in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in … who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1SUNY Bulletin No. SU-285
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues Increase. Affected Employees SUNY … Unit 08 are affected. Effective Date(s) Effective as of paychecks dated November 13, 2019. OSC Actions OSC will … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-285-united-university-professions-uup-dues-increaseSUNY Bulletin No. SU-366
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues structure. Affected Employees: SUNY … dated October 23, 2024. OSC Actions: At the request of UUP, OSC will update the base annual salary for the … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-366-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… upcoming budget appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and Executive action put at risk the competitiveness … In 2023, there were R&D expenditures of more than $25 million at 27 institutions in New York out of 86 entities … each received between $1.3 and $1.5 billion in 2023. 25 In 2023, this funding supported work by almost 72,400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… foreclosure funds in Kings County. Our audit covers from January 1, 2010 through March 13, 2013. Background The Office … and files the Report of Sale with the County Clerk within 30 days of closing, unless the court grants an extension. … Report of Examination Period Covered: January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009 (2009M-170) Court and Trust Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countyOperational Advisory No. 28
… Subject : Guidance for Processing SFS Transactions in Production after Fiscal Year End (FYE) Processes are … down for FYE processing are entered and posted correctly in SFS. To ensure that these transactions process accurately … completely, agencies should verify that the following is in place: SFS funds should have sufficient cash balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… to bringing new resources from the State and rolling up my sleeves to fight for what we need in the Rockaway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setback