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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1945
… is to notify agencies of several process changes to Workers’ Compensation Leave in PayServ, including entering Job Action … due to assault-related Workers’ Compensation injuries, and removing Teachers from Workers’ Compensation leave at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1945-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that was intended for special needs students between ages three and five. … Island Child Development Center (ICDC), a private not-for-profit company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the state’s affordable housing crisis, according to an audit released … in our state, particularly those that can help bolster affordable housing. HCR must work more efficiently to ensure … federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the states affordable housing crisis according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingMonitoring of Select Programs
… Contrary to its own program instructions, NYSOFA did not make allocation adjustments for those AAAs that did not spend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… According to the Act, PANYNJ was required to identify key stations in its Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) system and make those stations accessible and usable by people with disabilities by … identified are the following: Four of the 13 PATH stations were not accessible to persons in wheelchairs. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… 9.7 percent of all local government revenue, according to a comprehensive report on local sales tax released today by State Comptroller … along with many towns and villages, depend on these funds to pay for essential services and operations, revealing the … 97 percent of all local government revenue according to a comprehensive report on local sales tax released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… Transportation (Department) is monitoring and evaluating traffic flow at intersections and whether the Department took action to improve safe traffic and pedestrian flow at intersections. The audit … efficient movement of pedestrians, goods, and vehicular traffic on the streets, highways, bridges, and waterways of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… Maldonado and supervised by First Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Levy. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of the idea and allowed him to use a city truck to make the trips during business hours. According to the felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… set reasonable sizes for Mitchell Lama waiting lists and make the rates public to avoid collecting fees from people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… are smart, some are practical and many are way overdue. I submitted testimony to the commission because New Yorkers … funds and limits spending. This provides citizens, who do not have access to established political fundraising … our state finally opens up the political process. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openMonitoring of Homeless Data
… homeless shelter costs as ranging from $2–2.2 billion for the calendar years within our audit scope. Twice a year, … System (HMIS) Data Standards, which establish guidelines for the type of information organizations must collect on … to assist in resource management and ensure equity in the application of resources for homeless individuals at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or … The state Office of Children and Family Services OCFS is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… Subject Summary of Tax Related Changes for 2020 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2020 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees Employees meeting the … of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2020 and other tax related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020City of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B25-1-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2026. Background Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD … The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/21/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b25-1-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.2
… for the employee in the PayServ General Deduction Data panel, using deduction code 509. For the Effective Date, … as the Goal Amount and verify the current goal balance is blank. The deduction will automatically stop when the Goal … from DOL, insert a new row into the General Deduction Data panel to end the 509 deduction. The Effective Date and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23682-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… General Jose Maldonado and First Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Levy. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonPreston Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-87)
… Objective Did the Preston Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial activities? Audit Period January … 2022 – June 3, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The board of fire commissioners is responsible for managing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/preston-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-87June 2002: Advance Refunding Bonds
… Issued To: School District and BOCES Business Officials Purpose of … refunding bonds this year because the state is changing how it calculates and pays building aid. Building aid, rather … revenues and expenditures equal to the bond proceeds (See Form ST-3): Revenue Account V980-5791 Proceeds of Refunding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-advance-refunding-bonds