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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Exceeded Estimates for SFY 2025-26
… of the Budget (DOB) in the 30-day amendments to the SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget financial plan, according to the March State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Benefit Trust for a total of $2.2 billion. March Cash Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-exceeded-estimates-sfy-2025-26DiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns
… are being squeezed financially and that, in turn, is threatening long term shareholder value,” DiNapoli said. “The affordability crisis is very real. We are actively tackling risks around … that it does not use surveillance pricing either. The Fund is awaiting Visa’s response. Surveillance pricing is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-calls-transparency-companies-regarding-affordability-concernsUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… Objective To determine whether the Board of Elections utilized … the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology … To determine whether the Board of Elections BOE utilized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… must advise the retirement system within 45 days of the availability of the additional expert witness or the … system is unable to schedule a hearing based on the availability dates provided by the 2 applicant or other … will provide a written request for additional dates of availability. iii) The hearing officer has the discretion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual … 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In total, Medicaid made … office identified this problem, which led to national and state changes. While the state Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… identified implant overpayments totaling $894,315 (over 300 percent more than the $208,993 that Empire recovered). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsTown of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (2016M-419)
… 18, 2016. Background The Town of Somerset is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations in the general and highway funds for 2016 totaled $2 million. … Town officials improperly budgeted sales tax revenue in the refuse district. Key Recommendations Allocate sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-somerset-budgeting-sales-tax-2016m-419Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… private and sensitive information. In addition, it is very important for local governments and schools to know … and contracts will be managed to ensure shared PII is protected. How data security and privacy incidents that … expectation clarity and measurement methods. An SLA is different from a traditional written contract in that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… how your years of service affect your retirement benefits. For specific information about your retirement plan, go to … more years of service credit, you are: Eligible to apply for a non-job-related disability benefit. Eligible for an out-of-service death benefit, if you leave public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… on invoices not paid within 15 days. This interest is payable provided the small business submits its invoice … system of state government and identifies that it is seeking expedited payment as a small business. This … of this certification will identify that the business is seeking expedited payment as a small business on all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 … remain vigilant when crafting their budgets.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits … a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020XI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts from contract vendors when feasible. If early pay … Although agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts whenever feasible, they should not be used as a … evaluate proposals/bids. To encourage additional early pay discounts throughout a contract term, contracts should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… A guiding principle of cash management of State resources is that the State maximizes the investment of state funds. As … the State’s General checking account. Prior notification is required as soon as the agency has knowledge of the deposit date. For current day deposits notification is required by 9:30am. This permits these moneys to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… these requirements. Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference expenses, including among other … sufficient to enable the proper audit of the claim for reimbursement. Denial of reimbursement for expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresHiring Members with the Enhanced Report – Enhanced Reporting
… hire date is the first day the employee receives pay on your payroll for that position. If they are an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/hiring-members-enhanced-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2236.1
… Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2236 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and … are affected. Background: In accordance with Division of the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual Items B-300 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22361-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2156
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for … Maintenance Deductions), available on September 1, 2023, to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each agency. Agency Actions: Agencies are required to become familiar with IRS regulations on employer provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2156-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2236
… 2236.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for … report NBEN725 (Employees with Maintenance Deductions) to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each agency. Agency Actions: Agencies are required to become familiar with IRS regulations on employer provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2236-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1037
… for the purposes of determining tax withholdings. This is because the IRS considers the employee to have had the use … and therefore repayment of those wages in the current year is not relevant in determining taxable wages in the current … however, consider that since tax and wage information is used in determining future social security benefits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1037-taxation-recovered-salary-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 292
… This bulletin supplements Payroll Bulletin 286 in relation to the processing and taxation of educational assistance … through the Central Accounting System must be reported to the payroll system (PaySR) in order to effectuate the withholding of taxes. Taxable amounts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/292-educational-assistance-benefits-agency-time-entry