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DiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in … how the choices it makes will impact riders, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… the cognizant state agency maintains the responsibility for requesting federal reimbursement for program spending. In those instances, the state agency … has been granted which allows the use of state funds for federal program spending with the expectation that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresFinancial Condition Analysis (for Board Members)
Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action. Thi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/financial-condition-analysis-11-9-22.pdfIV.3 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… by Federal grants and miscellaneous receipts. The revenue account codes listed in this chapter have been developed and … code field can also be used in conjunction with the account code, to provide a lower level of detail for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3-overviewManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… Public Schools (NYCPS) adequately managed selected aspects of the admissions process and the student-school matching … admissions processes at NYCPS, which includes management of the algorithm. The algorithm uses preferences to match … Public Schools NYCPS adequately managed selected aspects of the admissions process and the studentschool matching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat … their own gain.” Colucci pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the 4 th Degree and Corrupting the Government in the 3 rd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of actions that must be … with an explanation to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. This step is necessary to ensure that non-residents of New … New York City withholding. Once the employee has taken this action, the agency must calculate the 2020 New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… Purpose To provide agencies information regarding changes in the … using the Social Security number as the EMPLID in PayServ to using the NYS EMPLID, a system assigned number. This conversion results in a change to the way the Automated Interface files will be processed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyReport File Transactions (File Upload) – Enhanced Reporting
… In the enhanced report file, you report employee information through transactions. There are … application to Retirement Online when you submit your report file. You can also hire a NYSLRS-eligible employee … The report file contains rows of transactions Transactions report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/report-file-transactions-file-uploadSeminars for Local Officials
… We understand that balancing your role as a local government official with your home and work lives is … responsibilities can be difficult. For that reason, OSC’s Local Official Training Unit offers seminars for municipal … OSCs Local Official Training Unit is offering a series of virtual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets. NY’s 529 College Savings … alien. Earnings on your contributions grow tax free and withdrawals are not taxed if used for qualified … a little bit of money each year, that money accumulates, and it’s a really great way to prepare for that expensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 328
… of saved queries and resource limitations, OSC’s query upgrade efforts (e.g. testing of queries, etc.) will be … as essential to be run in the first few days after the upgrade. OSC will provide instructions on prioritizing … must begin with “UG_” and conform to the new PeopleSoft 8.3 query naming standards. Refer to the final two sections of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/328-renaming-ps-queries-preparation-upgradeEstimated Invoice
… to pay a discounted prepayment amount by December 15, 2025. ( Note: Since the February 1, 2026 due date falls on a Sunday, your due date will be the next business day, February … during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025 (SFY 2024–25). To view the Fiscal Year Earnings used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/estimated-invoiceStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and easy to follow. Travelers should be made aware of the importance of providing all required information in order to ensure a timely audit and payment of their reimbursement claim. These forms can be designed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsVII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Chapter XII, Section 6.L – Replenishing an Advance Account of this Guide for further information. It is not appropriate … balance in the Modified Accrual Ledger. The Bureau of State Expenditures will reject cash advance reimbursement … charging advance account codes. After OSC’s Bureau of State Expenditures reviews and approves the payment, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a nonprofit that maintains snowmobile trails in the Adirondacks. Daley, the president of the Snowdrifters … to fraudulently secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitState Agencies Bulletin No. 930
… NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). If the agency address is correct, no further action is needed. If the agency address is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/930-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxOpinion 97-18
… needed for public use, may be sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the board of supervisors, to the highest bidder after … use, the board, by resolution adopted by a two-thirds vote, may sell or convey the property. Pursuant to County … needed for public use, may be sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the board of supervisors, to the highest bidder after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Red Flags for Fraud
Red flags are warnings that something could be or is wrong.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/red_flags_fraud.pdfSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of OSC’s … paid or unpaid interns, or non-employees [1] working in the workplace who engage in such harassing conduct, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policy