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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2060
… may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN … identified with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other … issued by the SSA. If the information reported in PayServ does not match the information on the Social Security card, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1768
… is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … must reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a … responsible for the inaccuracy of an employee’s job record in the NYS Payroll System. OSC Actions OSC has created a file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1768-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… Numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a penalty per infraction for every … issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN Deceased Agency Actions: … SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other SSN ”: Send a notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to … annual contribution amount will increase to $23,500 for calendar year 2025. An additional deferment is available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2378
… ensure this requirement is met prior to the generation of 2025 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, OSC and agency … the employee’s status becomes “Deceased” effective the day before the Effective Date on the Work Location Page. The Date of Death field on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2378-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1698
… for reimbursement of employees’ qualified moving expenses and to provide instructions for required documentation … reasonable costs of moving expenses. The Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law on December 22, 2017 suspends … now be included in an employee’s federal taxable gross and applicable taxes must be withheld. NOTE: Moving expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1698-new-payroll-process-and-new-time-entry-codes-payment-moving-expenseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-345
… Purpose To inform agencies of the procedure to pay honoraria to independent contractors who are nonresident aliens. Affected Employees Independent … To inform agencies of the procedure to pay honoraria to independent contractors who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-345-payment-nonresident-alien-independent-contractors-providingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… George Junior Republic Union Free School District – Website Transparency (Tompkins County) Although school … not accurately calculate separation payments or benefits for five of the 10 employees reviewed. Officials made … for services provided by six professional service providers that were paid a total of $895,668. The district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… financial and capital plans. Their budgeting practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance … over three fiscal years is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not allowed by statute and a circumvention of the 4% surplus fund statutory limit. As a result, district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletins 456 and 908 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to identify … outstanding payroll checks that have not been negotiated and provide procedures for agencies to resolve the … affected. Background Section 102 of the State Finance Law and Section 1315 of the Abandoned Property Law clarifies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), … helping households obtain food, would increase costs to state governments, limit eligibility and reduce the value of future benefits according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… at 5 percent per year); or Leave your contributions in your account and qualify for a retirement benefit when you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… to begin receiving your vested retirement benefit at your early retirement age or when you reach age 55. Your early retirement age is the age at which you would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfNew York State Business Owners - EPI
As a previous analysis from the Office of the State Comptroller demonstrated, even as many small businesses shuttered their doors or struggled through the pandemic period, entrepreneurs continued to identify and pursue new opportunities and create new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-business-owners.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, August 2023
While May marked the end of the public health emergency in the United States, New York City continues to face the residual effects of the pandemic and the many unanticipated consequences on its finances, operations and economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2024.pdfCUNY Bulletin No. CU-545
… skilled trade title who were on active payroll as of the day of ratification, January 7, 2016. The $1,000 Ratification … who have retired from active service will be paid on the same schedule as active employees. For purpose of lump sum … Checks If the agency has made an effort to deliver the check to the employee but the check has been returned and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-545-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-paymentsBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… Determine whether the Belleville-Henderson Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingTown of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… for Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts. Key Findings Daily tally and gate summary sheets for entrance fees were … Provide training to employees on how to complete daily tally sheets and ensure that sheets are completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have increased transparency on state spending and was supported unanimously in both the State Senate and Assembly: “I am very disappointed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislation