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DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… , Noise in New York City Neighborhoods , released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report maps noise … said. "This report gathers data that could be used by state and city agencies to focus noise control efforts more … on noise provide useful information that enables city and state agencies to improve the quality of life for residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… and available for visitors. The Division has issued two online manuals to assist cemeteries in meeting these and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… Purpose The objective of our performance audit was to determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) had … and practices to identify and prohibit electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card transactions at prohibited locations, and … Determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance had sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Princetown No. 5 Fire District , Town of Scio, Town of Sheridan and the Snyder Fire District . “In today’s fiscal … the cash necessary to finance these projects. Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (Chautauqua County) The board did … Princetown No 5 Fire District Town of Scio Town of Sheridan and the Snyder Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … §§8017, 8021; SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, §106-a: A county clerk is entitled to a fee for recording a satisfaction of mortgage where the county department of social services is the mortgagee but the satisfaction of the mortgage is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… aid for a capital project. As a result, as of Jan. 31, 2024, five component school districts had not received … County) The city’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and supporting documents are in compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1XI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… documentation that must be submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller's (OSC) Bureau of Contracts to satisfy Tax Law § 5-a, which was added to the Tax Law under Part N of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2004, and amended under Part L of Chapter 62 of the Laws of 2006. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationFinal Average Earnings
… Tier 6 Final Average Earnings Now Highest 3 Years A new law improves the pension … NYSLRS Tier 6 members. When you retire, your final average earnings (FAE) will be based on the average of your three highest consecutive years of earnings, the same as other members. These improvements apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… that make payments outside of the State’s joint custody account. The IRS requires the annual reporting of certain … outside the Statewide Financial System from a sole custody account, the Business Unit is required to ensure it complies … Unit can journal voucher the funds from the sole custody account to the joint custody account. The Business Unit must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… the new law, over one-third of the net tax reductions in calendar year 2027 will be for those with incomes over … in scope. New deductions for seniors, tip income, overtime pay, and interest on new car loans are in effect only for tax … of the jobs in New York are in occupations, such as wait staff, bartenders, personal care workers, delivery drivers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.1
… by employees if the employee has received sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard. The DOL makes … to initiate the 509, Unemployment Insurance deduction. The notice will include the employee’s name, social security … Deduction code 433, Unemployment Insurance Owed. The notice will include the employee’s Empl ID, the total amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23681-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368
… as determined by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller is … sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard. The DOL makes determinations as to whether a NYS employee has … insurance benefits from an employee’s wages, the DOL will notify the employee and provide them with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2368-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-and-newDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… A review of six Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Many of the problems were tied to MTA’s failure to follow its own … latest approved capital program, with an original budget of $29.57 billion. After previous additions, the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area. "Students who frequently miss school are often … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismState Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… may have been eligible for a one-time lump sum payment. Payroll Bulletin 2129.2 (CSEA), Payroll Bulletin 2148.1 (M/C), and Payroll Bulletin 2165 (PEF) outline the payment effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2374
… 361 of the Laws of 2022, which implemented the 2021-2026 Agreements between the State of New York and CSEA provides for payment of the 2025 - 2026 Longevity Payment effective October 2025 as a one-time, … eligible for the October 2025 CSEA LLS payment during 2025-2026: Leave of Absence/Preferred List on 09/30/2025 An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2374-october-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-145
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2025 DC 37 RRSU LLS payment and provide instructions for … State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of the 2025-2026 Longevity Payment effective October 2025 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-145-october-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdfNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdfPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-008.1
… Primary Jobs or who have multiple Jobs marked Primary. Mail Drop In 9.2, Mail Drop will be maintained on the Employment Data page on the Job record. Agencies must enter Mail Drop on this page. Mail Drop will appear on the Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0081-what-changing-payserv-version-92