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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1333
… 2014 Tool Allowance Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the Operational Services Unit (BU03) of the Department of … by the State to provide a personal tool inventory for use in the performance of their jobs shall receive an annual allowance. In addition, a memorandum dated 07/16/14 from the Governor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1333-2014-tool-allowance-paymentDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… Authority (MTA) has been slow to reverse the deterioration in service and its financial plan entails considerable risk, … challenges facing the MTA. "Our regional transit system is in crisis. Service has deteriorated on the city's subways and … has fallen notwithstanding the largest job expansion in New York City's history," DiNapoli said. "Despite an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesStatement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… savings that will balance the city’s budget this year, and in the future, as substantial budget volatility is expected … services — can undermine the progress the city has made in public safety, health, education and trash management. … add $3 billion for managing the influx of asylum seekers in Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027 — part of the $10 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-updateOpinion 91-47
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing of an objection to … charged by a Surrogate's Court. Such objections are made in a proceeding other than probate and the fee is properly … for a fee of $60 with respect to an "objection or answer in any action or proceeding other than probate." Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-47DiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code are implemented, according to a report issued today … deductions under the proposed changes to the federal tax code. Changes to the standard deduction and personal exemptions could result in higher tax bills for some New Yorkers and only modest savings for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Addiction Support Services … type (e.g., residential, inpatient, opioid treatment). In 2019, OASAS issued guidance—referred to as Local Service … and re-evaluate it following any incidents. Further, in 2013, the State created the New York State Evacuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023
… payments to providers. The audit covered the period from April 2023 through September 2023, and certain claims going … managed care coverage should have been suspended. As a result of the audit, more than $2.8 million of the improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2023-through-september-30-2023Oversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … eligibility requirements and made $81,198 in Program award payments on behalf of 20 recipients who did not meet … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-57
… Affected Employees Longevity-eligible employees in BU67 with an Increment Code of 0510, 0610 or 0710 … October 2012. The Longevity Lump Sum payments will be in the amount of $1,250 or $2,500 based on the eligibility … payment cycle. Effective Date(s) Payment will be processed in a separate check dated October 24, 2012 (Administration). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-57-october-2012-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves about 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools. Ensuring the safety of those students, … New York State’s Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) requires public school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresCortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… Failed to address deficiencies identified in previous audits and will pay at least $428,800 to several accounting … timeframe. Address deficiencies identified in previous audits to ensure the accuracy of the accounting records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162State Agencies Bulletin No. 1661
… Purpose To notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals Affected … dated August 8, 2018 (Administration/SUNY) Background In accordance with the Division of the Budget Policy and … 2018 to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each agency. This report is now available. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1661-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… by your retirement system. (Return to Top) How much will my beneficiary receive? If you are a member of NYSLRS, NYSTRS … will be paid to your beneficiary. (Return to Top) Who is my beneficiary for this benefit? If you are a member of … Benefit Program. (Return to Top) Does divorce affect my beneficiary designation? If you are divorced, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesOpinion 92-36
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of … County Law to impose a surcharge on a part-county basis in order to finance the implementation of an enhanced 911 emergency telephone system in an area encompassing less than the entire county. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… office to repair Broome County's finances." As of Dec.31, 2013, the county's general fund had $10.1 million in … 0.1 percent of gross expenditures. Additionally, as of Dec. 31, 2016, the county's combined unassigned and assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressState Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees: Members … the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: 04210 NYS Senate … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2391
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 20C. Affected Employees: Members … the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: 04210 NYS Senate … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2391-2025-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureSherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… the Board of Education’s (Board) minimum qualifications for the position, was not provided the District’s policies … approximately $1,325,105 should not have been approved for payment because the claims lacked support that the … authorized, approved by the purchasing agent or approved for payment. 204 claims totaling more than $1.3 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an … The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Licensing … data; and investigates complaints against nurses in accordance with its policies and procedures in a timely manner. The audit covered the period April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-follow